If I had to choose a few good things about the upcoming winter season, it would be the freshness and calm as the snowflakes gently fall, and a sabbatical from the yard and field work that consumes so much time in the growing season. As we shift indoors, there are many ways to fill our […] Read more
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Hearty lentils are perfect for meals on cold winter days
The term pulse refers to the dried edible seeds of certain plants in the legume family. In Canada, the four main types are dry peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. All pulses are very high in fibre and protein, low in fat, inexpensive and shelf-stable. Pulses come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colours and […] Read more
Fruitcake plays major role in many Christmas traditions
For many, a fruit-filled cake is part of their Christmas tradition, to be enjoyed at the end of the meal or given as a gift. A fruitcake is a mixture of raisins, currants, glazed or dried fruits, nuts, and just enough rich batter to hold the mixture together. The moisture from the fruit permeates the […] Read more
Coping with sugar on Halloween an ongoing challenge
Halloween this year coincides with a full moon, which will set an especially spooky mood. Some of my most vivid childhood memories are from trick or treating on a dark, starlit night, and as an adult sharing the excitement in my own children’s lives as they let their imaginations run wild and are transformed by […] Read more
Enjoying pears starts with knowing when they are ripe
Some people don’t enjoy pears because they’re either hard, starchy and under-ripe, or over-ripe and mushy. This happens because pears ripen better off the tree so they are picked green. They also ripen from the inside out. Learning how to tell when a pear is ripe is the secret to enjoying them. The test is […] Read more
It is a good time to focus on cooking with fall vegetables
As the growing season comes to a close, our vegetable choices change. Eggplants, squashes, peppers and root vegetables move into the spotlight. When choosing an eggplant at the farmers market, pick one that is bright, shiny and heavy-feeling. They will be available well into fall. Peppers both sweet and spicy are harvested in late summer […] Read more
Thanksgiving, Halloween celebrations will be different
How we celebrate Thanksgiving and Halloween is going to change radically this year. Large Thanksgiving family gatherings with an abundance of food and fellowship, and family Halloween outings for trick or treating aren’t advisable given the second wave of COVID-19 now rolling through the country. That provides opportunities for creating new traditions and remodeling old […] Read more
Garden bounty puts finishing touch on harvest meals
The gardening season is nearing an end but there is still lots of fresh produce to be enjoyed in a variety ways. Roasting or grilling vegetables gives them a depth of flavour. Enjoy these vegetables as a side dish or added to soups, stews or casseroles. All of our tomatoes are in boxes, covered with […] Read more
Tomatoes are tasty, versatile — and oh yes, healthy too
Tomato season is my favourite season. Plucking a warm ripe tomato fresh from the vine and biting into it with juice running down my arm softens the sadness of summer’s end. For years three fellow home economists and I made many jars of salsa during tomato season. Later, I made big batches of tomato sauce […] Read more
Rediscovering home baking revives timeless traditions
Summer has gone by so quickly. Farmers are in the fields, kids are at school in some form or another, and commerce is slowly making a comeback. Throughout these uncertain times, the one thing that has remained constant is the daily job of nourishing ourselves with food. The change, however, is that we have gone […] Read more
