Wonders can be performed in the kitchen by checking out the pantry, whether it’s carrot cake, cheese cake or biscuits
A family recipe I hadn’t used for years was a carrot loaf that contained maraschino cherries. Recently, I came across this Christmas carrot cake made with glazed cherries or mixed fruit, which I tried and will definitely make again. Cousin Bev and I compared the recipes and the only differences between the one I made […] Read moreFarm Living
Outside assistance can help son who is in over his head
Q: When my husband died three years ago the least of my problems at the time seemed to be the farm. Our youngest son was pegged to take it over. Charlie had worked it out so that all four of our children got their fair share of the estate while maintaining the integrity of the […] Read more
Agribition releases top 50 industry leaders list
Canadian Western Agribition is celebrating Canada’s Ag Day today with the release of the winners of its campaign to find the top 50 industry leaders. The list is based on nominations submitted from across the country. The nominations were whittled down to the top 10 finalists in five categories by a panel of judges, including […] Read more
#CdnAgDay 2021
Today is #CdnAgDay, a day to celebrate the contributions of producers from across the country. Today we’ll share the stories of some of the farm families that make #cdnag great every day. Through their hard work and dedication, the producers featured below – and all farm families – make Canada stronger by providing an abundant […] Read more
Survey puts modern spin on hunting
Alberta landowners’ views and attitudes toward hunters are being gauged through a survey by the Alberta Conservation Association. Whether owners of private land allow hunting or don’t allow hunting, the ACA wants to learn the reasons, with a view toward improving the experience for both landowners and hunters. “We know from past surveys … that […] Read more
Career change both challenging and rewarding
On the Farm: Beef and grain producers Jocelyn and Jesse Velestuk switched gears in 2016 and became full-time farmers
Saskatchewan grain and cattle producer Jocelyn Velestuk describes her first six years in farming as a whirlwind of activity. “It’s been a wild ride,” says Velestuk, who farms with her husband and his parents near Broadview, Sask. “There’s always lots going on. There are times when we’re going flat out and there are times when […] 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
High-end dining finds a home on small-town main street
My monthly column showcases prairie culinary destinations worth visiting, once it is safe to do so. While every destination is unique, each one serves flavourful food using the best ingredients available and shares the spirit of supporting local. If you have suggestions of unique, delicious food spots or butcheries and an interest in supporting local, […] Read more
Talking about bipolar disorder is absolutely necessary
Q: I always knew that my husband had a bit of a problem, but I did not understand how significant it was. We recently spent time with our community’s psychiatrist and he said my husband is probably struggling with a bipolar disorder. That threw both of us, my husband and me, for a loop. The […] Read more
Cattle call – photo essay
Photo essay | Members of the MacMillan Colony near Cayley, Alta., sorted cattle Feb. 3 as calving continues. | Mike Sturk photos
Members of the MacMillan Colony near Cayley, Alta., sorted cattle Feb. 3 as calving continues. | Mike Sturk photos
