May is a month of renewal. The trees have fresh green leaves, the grass is lush and the flowers are blooming as we embrace the spring season. The birds are happily chirping and love to let us know that morning has arrived as they start singing very early beside my window. What an amazing alarm […] Read more
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Versatile milk a nutritious addition to kitchen’s inventory
Milk, the source of all dairy products, is white because of the casein it contains. Casein is the protein found in cow’s milk, which is about 80 per cent protein. Fat-reduced milk is considered a low calorie source of quality protein. One glass of milk provides 30 per cent of our daily calcium, a nutrient […] Read more
The 1990s saw end of The Western Producer’s Ducie era
For 60 years the Ducie sisters contributed significantly to the women’s section of The Western Producer. Rose and Emmie were raised, along with their brother, Harold, on a farm northeast of Dundurn, Sask. They were strongly influenced by their feminist mother, Emma Ducie, who participated in volunteer work, took an interest in politics and was […] Read more
Spring brings variety of fresh and sweet treats
Spring is upon us, The tulips are poking through, so let the flavours of the season begin! After a long winter, there is something so satisfying about those first fresh tastes. Fresh perennial onion greens are our first garden offering. Sometimes referred to as walking onions, they are just like a store-bought green onion. This […] Read more
There are many options for a nutritious Pacific salmon meal
When traveling in the Yukon and Alaska last summer, Pacific salmon was one of the foods I enjoyed most, especially salmon tacos and salmon chowder. Sheet Pan Salmon Add potatoes and fresh asparagus to make a quick and easy salmon dinner. Add extra fillets for a planned second-day meal of tacos. Serves four. 2 lb. […] Read more
Eggs provide options for people who watch cholesterol
No matter what colour of eggs you buy, you get the same nutrients. One large egg contains 6.5 grams of protein, all nine essential amino acids, and 14 key nutrients that help maintain healthy bones, teeth, skin and eyes. And an egg has only 80 calories. Foods lower in saturated fats, like eggs, fish and […] Read more
Dog-eared and loved, old recipes are ties that bind
We never had a traditional pantry on the farm, a place with deep shelves for storing dry goods or baking needs such as chocolate chips, walnuts, raisins and icing sugar. In those long-ago days, such items were too expensive to keep on hand. Today, almost every new house has a pantry. I love these spaces […] Read more
Easter meal can be easily multiplied when entertaining
Easter meal planning can be a chore for many home cooks. This meal plan can be made for two people or multiplied for any number of guests. The cheesecake is large but can be frozen for up to three months. Lamb Chops with Mint Gremolata This can be made with loin chops but rib chops […] Read more
Vegetables found in the root cellar can yield tasty dishes
Root cellars and cold rooms are not as common as they once were, but many families still maintain them. Now is a good time to take stock and decide what needs to be used before spoilage occurs. In addition to checking vegetables and apples, take a look at the dates on your canning. Ideally it […] Read more
There are many ways to green up a St. Patrick’s Day menu
This is St. Patrick’s Day season, which means it’s time to incorporate refreshing shades of green in our menus. As winter meanders along, we start to crave some colour, so here are some green food suggestions. Kiwi bread As I was restocking the house with food, the grocery stores and Costco all had large containers […] Read more
