The ultimate summer taste is a bite into a fresh strawberry, so juicy and sweet. Each year we wait for the strawberry season, the thrill of picking fruit right off the vine or from your grocery store or farmers market. The boost of fibre and vitamin C make this berry a powerhouse. Strawberries are so […] Read more
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Recipe ideas for outdoor dining on a charcuterie board
Outdoor dining can be one of the most enjoyable experiences of summer, whether under the shade of a sprawling tree, on the dock, at the beach or in your own backyard. We can feel our bodies relax while we admire the vast panorama from earth to sky. Some of my fondest childhood memories are sitting […] Read more
Delicious food is a great way to recognize Father’s Day
As Father’s Day approaches, the old saying, “a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach,” comes to mind. Preparing delicious food is a great way to show appreciation to those special people in your life. Let’s prepare a menu that will warm their hearts and satisfy their stomachs. Roasted potato salad A delicious […] Read more
Special recipes help make Mother’s Day complete
As a child, I loved giving my mom handmade gifts I had made at school and carefully brought home to present on Sunday morning for Mother’s Day. I was lucky enough to grow up with two grandmothers and a great grandmother nearby and I have some precious memories. I once collected what we call “stink […] Read more
Bread and batter: satisfying food trend worth revisiting
Spring can remind us of fresh starts. That might mean reintroducing things that have been put on a back burner. For example, being home more has allowed us more time to plan and prepare our food. Many of us have dug out old recipes and old appliances and revamped expired trends that deserve a second […] Read more
Spring is excellent time to return lemons to the kitchen
Spring signals a time for a refreshing change in ingredients in our menus. For me, spring often means using lemon. Whether it is their bright happy colour in the kitchen, their vitamin C content for immunity or their “pucker-up taste” in our palette, lemons are a welcome addition to recipes. That good salad This recipe […] Read more
Column’s 25th anniversary remembered with recipes
It has been 25 years since TEAM Resources pulled up to the writer’s desk for this column. Myself, Alma Copeland and Betty Ann Deobald had attended the Canadian Home Economics conference in Saskatoon in 1992 and came away driven to find a way to share information with families and individuals on everyday essentials like food, […] Read more
Valentine’s Day does not have to be boring during a pandemic
Before long we will have all experienced a pandemic first. First birthday, first Christmas and now a first Valentine’s Day season without social gatherings to feed our spirits. In winter, these little social perks are important. One thing that is often done during Valentine’s Day is dining out, and sharing with special people in our […] Read more
Slower pace gives families time to enjoy food together
As we begin our journey through 2021, given the past years’ experience, I think that I have been reminded of the quote, “when one door closes, another one opens.” We have had to stay home, slow down and find comfort in our immediate surroundings. Our world as we knew it was fast–paced and for many, […] Read more
Making Christmas special this year starts with the food
What are we to expect of the holiday season of 2020? Only time will tell. What we can do is take time to enjoy the things that we have control over, such as menus that spark warm memories, home decor that brings peace and time to pamper ourselves and others who make our lives complete. […] Read more
