Proper steak preparation is key when firing up the grill this summer, but make sure not to forget the fresh vegetables
I always look forward to barbecue season and a melt in your mouth barbecued steak. I’ve learned that it pays to plan ahead for a good barbecued steak, making sure the steaks are out of the freezer the night before and putting them in a marinade the next morning. This is the marinade I use […] Read moreFarm Living
Plenty of ways to cook rhubarb
Lilacs and rhubarb have nothing in common except they are both ready for picking at the same time. On one sunny day earlier this year, I went out to my rhubarb patch, pulled several stalks and then cut lots of lilacs to take indoors with the rhubarb. Rhubarb was a staple in every early Canadian […] Read more
Canning about more than just preserving fruit
A stash of old sealers helps preserve memories of an art that has been passed from grandmother to mother to daughter
It was a weathered old wooden box with a slant lid. To get to it, we had to cut a trail as far as we could go with the lawn mower, then resort to the scythe, and finally the hatchet. Before we could open the lid, the lower limbs of a gnarled maple tree had […] Read more
Sisters use Instagram to share farm support message
Two sisters from Rivers, Man., are showing they are a force to be reckoned with in farming and fashion. But more importantly, they are increasing awareness on topics such as mental health and the agri-food industry, while empowering women and creating a positive space via their Instagram platform @thetulepps. “One of our goals with The […] Read more
Stalking is illegal and must be left to police to manage
Q: It seems that one of our neighbours has developed a crush on my wife. I guess in a way that is to be expected. My wife is very attractive and she has held her age better than most of us have. She looks much younger than she is. We were not really aware of […] Read more
Beetle threatens Saskatchewan’s lily
The tiger lily is the province’s official flower and a prized feature of many Prairie gardens — and it’s under attack
Is Saskatchewan’s provincial flower — the prairie lily — under attack? It could be, depending on the proliferation of an invasive foreign insect known as the red lily beetle. The bright-red beetle has been spotted in various locations across the province this year and can pose a significant threat to cultivated and native lily species, […] Read more
CFIA investigates mystery seeds arriving in mailboxes
Canadian officials are continuing to investigate the origins and contents of mysterious, unsolicited seed packages that have been showing up unexpectedly in mailboxes across the country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency began receiving reports last month of small packages containing unidentified seeds. The unsolicited seed packages have been arriving in the mail and have been […] Read more
Enjoying the summer bounty with these fresh flavours
One of the eating joys of summer is the abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs. This summer many people have become more interested in gardening and are looking for interesting ways to enjoy the fruits of their labours. Basil Tomato Pizza The mayo mixed with the garlic and basil makes a wonderful flavour combination […] Read more
Fresh Flavour Farm a year-round operation
NOBLEFORD, Alta. — At first, Andy Katoch’s reasons for starting a vegetable operation were selfish, he admits. He and his family are vegetarian and he sought quality year-round food supplies to meet their needs. But now his aquaponic operation in this southern Alberta town is supplying many with vegetables and serving as an example of […] Read more
ADD diagnosis in children not dire life sentence
Q: Dear Mr. Andrews: The bottom line from the notes we got from the school last year focusing on our 13-year-old son is that his teachers and school administrators believe that he is struggling with attention deficit disorder. To me this is devastating. It is like we are closing the doors to any kind of […] Read more
