Unique, homemade gifts can be fun to make and more personal and meaningful for the recipient. Western Producer readers are invited to enter our Creative Gifts for the Holidays contest to win a great prize. Homemade Vanilla Extract Natural vanilla extract is superior to artificial extracts and a good gift for any cook. 3 vanilla […] Read more
Stories by Bshec
After a physical game, re-energize with ribs and dessert
Winter seems to be such a busy time at our house with hockey playoffs, team tournaments, school parties and other activities. It seems as though there are times when we are living out of suitcases, or getting part of a night’s sleep curled up on a team bus. Even my wardrobe revolves around whether the […] Read more
Creamy dollop turns delicious into dreamy
Flavoured whipped cream can be used to top beverages or baked items. Add the flavouring, sugar and cornstarch after the cream has formed soft peaks. The cream will not whip to maximum volume if it is added before the cream starts to whip. 1 c. whipping cream 250 mL 1–2 tbsp. icing sugar, 15–30 mL […] Read more
Organize important papers to make life easier
We are moving toward a paperless society but there is still a need to maintain a number of important papers, numbers and files. A bit of yearly organization can keep this information safe and accessible. January is a good time to gather the information and to do an update. Identify what needs to be kept […] Read more
