We are in the midst of autumn, so it’s time to enjoy the colours and experiences that nature offers this time of year. We can bask in the glow of the beautiful northern lights shooting blue and green into the dark starlit sky, marvel at the gold and crimson leaves falling to the ground, watch […] Read more
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Recipes help make the most of garden fresh vegetables
Garden fresh vegetables are a once-a-year treat in our northern climate. Make the most of them by trying a few new recipes. The new Canada’s Food Guide recommends that half your plate, as judged visually, should be vegetables and fruits. The guide also recommends cooking at home, sharing food with others, being mindful of your […] Read more
No shortage of ways to make tasty use of apple harvest
Our apple trees are bountiful once again, so I have tried a couple of new recipes to make use of the excess apples. One of our granddaughters bought a jar of apple pie in a jar jam at a market a few years ago. She loved it and I have been wanting to make her […] Read more
It’s a good idea to make the most out of melon season
Melons begin to ripen in mid-August. Most people eat them simply sliced and as a snack or dessert. However, they deserve more credit. They are a good source of fibre and fill you up quickly. Melons have high nutritional value. They are a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamins of the B group, […] Read more
Everything is just peachy in the kitchen at this time of year
When I sit outside, there is a golden hue to the landscape, and an occasional leaf is falling. The evening air is refreshing and crisp as the melodic sound of the crickets rock us to sleep, while the chatting of Canada geese overhead wake us for a new day. These seasonal rhythms awake in me […] Read more
Summer at its best: barbecue on the coals
For the past 10 or more years, I have been using my little Weber barbecue with natural charcoal and I totally forget that most everyone else is using gas or propane. What it lacks in convenience it makes up for in flavour. So, I when I ask friends to go out and check the barbecue […] Read more
Eggplants a mainstay of Mediterranean cooking
Eggplant, also called aubergine, originated in India where it continues to grow wild. As trade routes opened, eggplant was introduced to Europe by the Arabs and transported to Africa by the Persians. The Spaniards carried it with them to the New World and, by the early 1800s, both white and purple varieties could be found […] Read more
Freshly picked finger foods help add to the beach fun
Summer is about escaping from our regular schedules. We all need to get away from the daily grind to renew and refresh. Some people enjoy a stay-cation, relaxing in their own surroundings, others choose short trips to explore their community or province, and still others prefer to pack up the family and go farther away […] Read more
Saskatoon berries spark fond summertime memories
A favourite childhood memory for many of us who grew up on the Prairies is foraging for saskatoon berries. I have given little thought to the differences between wild foraged and cultivated types. Like any other fruit or berry, each type will have its own particular characteristics. I asked Elaine Bouvier of Bouvier’s Berry Basket […] Read more
Make-ahead food for leisurely summer entertaining
Whether at the cabin, entertaining on the back deck or for busy farm seasons, food prepared ahead of time frees up the cook to enjoy the fun or help with the work. Barbecue slow cooker beef dip Beef roast is browned on the barbecue and then cooked in a flavourful broth. The sliced meat is […] Read more
