Perhaps because I live alone, I find myself not making proper meals. I graze, and at the end of the day I wonder what I actually ate. These situations provide just one example of the many benefits of having food in jars. Aside from the obvious that it is ready to eat, it also controls […] Read more
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Everyone should have a house meal in their back pocket
The idea of a house meal is nothing short of brilliant. Having one or two recipes in your back pocket that you can prepare on a moment’s notice or if you are feeling less than inspired to be creative is what every home cook needs. A house meal is simple enough that there are only […] Read more
Arrival of spring provides an opportunity to freshen up
It is a time of transition. Furnaces are taking a long awaited break and prairie folk are stretching out of a long winter hibernation, ready to renew and energize. We all know how to do housework, even if many of us procrastinate until we are forced to do it. Make a small start by sweeping […] Read more
Colour the dinner table green for St. Patrick’s Day
There are so many beautiful shades of green — especially when it comes to food. Sometimes we need a theme to freshen things up in the kitchen and in our menus. Have some fun as St. Patrick’s Day approaches by incorporating green into your food. Along with the more common produce such as lettuce, cucumber […] Read more
Soups offer warmth and comfort for cold winter days
Winter and hot soups just seem to be a natural union. Hearty soups loaded with fresh ingredients and flavourful seasoning give a comforting warmth on cold winter days. Mexican tortilla chicken soup This is an intensely flavoured soup; adjust the peppers and seasoning to your personal taste. 2 tbsp. canola oil 30 mL 6-8 boneless, […] Read more
Incorporating citrus helps bring winter dishes to life
The tart flavour of citrus brightens winter dishes as much as it refreshes in the hot summer. Winter is when citrus fruits are at their sweetest and juiciest. It is the time to squeeze fresh juice for breakfast or make a variety of recipes using oranges, grapefruit, limes and lemons. Before squeezing for juice, wash […] Read more
Lentils offer nutritious, delicious ways to improve diet
I recently attended a lecture on global nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan. The report we heard was described as a “shining light” on feeding the world, considering that levels of malnutrition are still unacceptably high. There are hungry children everywhere in the world, including Canada, and what shocked me was that there are also […] Read more
Heat up the kitchen with soups and warm spices
As I sit at the table in my cozy kitchen and my cat stretches out on the hardwood floor in front of the dishwasher and heat vent, we are locked in a polar vortex of frigid Arctic weather. I’m in the mood for comfort food. Slow cooking. Braising. Making a pot of soup. Filling the […] Read more
Implementing new Canada’s Food Guide at breakfast
Three key ideas promoted in the recently released new Canada’s Food Guide are the reduction in the use of processed foods, the increased consumption of whole grain foods and being mindful of what, when, where, why and how we eat. Breakfast is a perfect example of how to implement these ideas. Boxed breakfast cereals are […] Read more
Winter is a great time to try recipes inspired by restaurants
As winter saunters along, I have truly learned to appreciate its beauty. There is nothing that compares to the sparkling white landscape with the most beautiful sunrises and sunsets in the distance. The starlit nights and the moon shining over the snow-covered fields are mesmerizing. We just need to take notice of the natural artwork […] Read more
