Iron is an essential mineral that our bodies use to make hemoglobin, which is used to carry oxygen to all parts of the body through the red blood cells.
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Pemmican to bannock: a symbol of First Nations resilience
The bison were sacred animals for the Indigenous people, providing them with the necessities of life: food, clothing, shelter, tools and toys.
Versatile Chinese barbecue pork has a variety of uses
Chinese barbecue pork, or char siu, is a delicious, authentic Cantonese roasted meat that has a salty/sweet flavour along with a hint of spice
Simple, fresh food can help take the work out of summer
Whether camping, relaxing in the backyard or enjoying time at the lake, spring and summer gatherings with family and friends mean simple, fresh food.
Two recipes that are now part of the Canadian Prairie food culture
Cabbage rolls and pierogies have become part of the Canadian Prairie food culture.
Electric pressure cooker makes tasty meals in no time flat
This winter I have been making use of our multi-function electric pressure cooker, or as it is more often referred to, an Instant Pot.
Fruity Christmas traditions make for lasting memories
Christmas desserts in my childhood home always had two fruity treats — Christmas pudding and mince tarts. The warm, fruity pudding was a must as far as my dad was concerned. He could hardly wait to get the main course over so we could enjoy the Christmas pudding with lots of rich vanilla sauce. Both […] Read more
Nutrition can be on the menu when the guys get together
When guys get together to watch a game, go hunting, have a meeting or hang out, hearty and hopefully healthy foods are needed. For ease of serving and convenience, use tin foil pie plates rather than paper plates, as they are sturdier, have a higher rim and can be washed for reuse if desired. Slow […] Read more
Missing an ingredient? There’s often a substitute for that
Have you ever gone to make a recipe, only to discover that you don’t have some of the ingredients? It’s also possible that some of the people you’re cooking for may choose not to eat certain foods due to food allergies or a diet choice and are looking for an alternative food. One of the […] Read more
Little potatoes may be small but pack a big flavour punch
During the harvest of our garden potatoes when I was a child, it was my job to dig into the holes to make sure all the potatoes were out, including the small runt ones. These small potatoes were a treat that my mother would boil and add to a basic white sauce. Baby carrots and […] Read more
