It’s peak of the season at farmers markets and home gardens across the country but what do you do with the armfuls of fresh vegetables? Are you tired of the same old recipes? Want to try something new? I have spent the past couple of weeks testing recipes and looking for new ways to use […] Read more
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Sour cherries are the best; they may even be a sleep aid
Sour cherries make the best pies. They are a tarter cousin of the British Columbia cherry and they hold up well in recipes calling for a cherry sauce. They have a pleasantly sweet and intense flavour. The breeding of dwarf sour cherries began at the University of Saskatchewan in the 1940s by Les Kerr. Since […] Read more
Cooks have many options when preparing pork at home
Here are a few fun facts about pork. It is the world’s most widely consumed meat. So many cultures eat pork, including tacos in Mexico, souvlaki in Greece, salami and porchetta in Italy, jamon Iberico in Spain, satays in Indonesia, tourtiere in Canada and stir-fries in China. Each market hog represents 371 servings of pork. […] Read more
Great outdoors not the same without campfire cooking
We are more than ready for relaxing outdoors this summer. Canadians are fortunate to have wide open spaces to safely spend a pandemic summer. With luck, this will be our last pandemic summer for some time. Starry nights, campfires, sleeping out and nature walks are calling. Complement this with nice food and we are happy […] Read more
Quick and easy meals are crucial during seeding season
As we shift into seeding season on the farm, it’s nice to have a few ideas for meals that take less effort. It may be a meal with only a few ingredients, uses only one pot or pan to make cleanup faster or one that is quick to put together and can sit in a […] Read more
Lamb: excellent source of protein with health benefits
Lamb is commonly included as a meat in Mediterranean diets, which have been shown to have several health benefits including to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Grass-fed lamb is a significant source of omega-3 fats associated with decreased risk of inflammation. In addition to being an excellent source of protein lamb is also […] Read more
Pi Day should be more than a mathematical celebration
Pi Day is celebrated annually by math nerds on March 14. Pi, Greek letter π, is the symbol used in mathematics to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to […] Read more
Meal kits have increased in popularity during pandemic
One of the hottest food trends of 2020 was the meal kit. The kits have been on the scene for six or seven years but in 2020 they really took off. One company alone has more than 2,000 employees across Canada. The social media followers range from 80,000 to more than two million people on […] Read more
Baking a cake can be therapeutic, relaxing — and tasty
Cakes are comfort food at its sweetest. They have the power to transport us to past birthdays, weddings, engagements, babies and vacations with just one bite. The best cakes can be whipped up in a flash and others are a labour of love. Making a cake has the added benefit of being therapeutic and relaxing. […] Read more
Start the new year in style with these tasty meal ideas
Make the first meal of the year a tasty one and make it a family affair. Each person can be in charge of one item. Fresh, dried and home-canned fruits add a bright note to the meal. Coffee is a must but perhaps try the rich, hot chocolate recipe for a change. After a lazy […] Read more
