Whether you are a student off to a post-secondary school or at home in high school with a regular meal rotation for the family, you may want a few ideas for meals. Making nutritious, easy, fast and inexpensive meals is a balancing act. It all starts with careful shopping. There are several grocery store apps […] Read more
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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
Nothing beats in-season tomatoes at their flavourful best
Every week in summer brings new flavours from the garden, and tomatoes in season have the best flavour. They’re at their best at room temperature, so unless you are going to keep them for more than three days. leave them on the counter. If refrigerated, bring to room temperature before eating fresh. When refrigerating, place […] Read more
Fresh late-summer flavours make kitchen time a delight
Summer always goes by too fast. The colours of the landscape are starting to change and the evenings are cool and refreshing, with the night sky filled with bright stars. As this season comes close to a finish, it is one of the greatest times for our palettes. Each year we wait, and then the […] Read more
Creation of Prairie breadbasket required luck, research
It required luck, determination, disappointment and research for Canadian prairie farmers to develop their reputation as consistent producers of high-quality wheat ideal for bread making. In the late 1800s, Canadian homesteaders often brought bags of seeds with them for planting. Unfortunately, these seeds usually were not suited to the harsh prairie climate, early frosts, plant […] Read more
Eat like a Parisian with lighter meals and fresh ingredients
The Summer Olympics in Paris were dazzling and captured our imagination. There were so many memorable moments, but perhaps the highlight was the performance by Celine Dion at the Eiffel Tower. I doubt there was a dry eye in the audience while watching her first performance in over five years. These events inspired me to […] Read more
Easy-to-eat finger food and refreshing drinks hit the spot
Oh the sweet summertime. The flowers are surrounding us with colour and scent, and as the season rolls along, we are enjoying the many fresh fruits and vegetables that are in season. The flavours are at their peak, and we have been waiting all year for these tastes. Some of my best food experiences have […] Read more
Food shortages, waste, high prices are recent concerns
During the first four years of 2020, food was a frequent news maker. Consumers had many challenges feeding their families, whether it was supply chain issues, high food costs or the alarming rates of food waste. As well, food security became a commonly used term in the 2020s. The 1996 World Food Summit defined food […] Read more
These beverages and snacks enhance hot summer days
Enjoy the dog days of summer with a few new ideas for beverages and snacking. Serving a flight of iced coffees is a fun way to spend a hot afternoon on the deck. Use your imagination or research ideas. The trick is to use very little sweetener and a fat reduced milk. The other option […] Read more
Growing and cooking vegetables can be both nourishing and fun
It is the season for farmers markets and community supported agriculture boxes delivered to your door or available for pickup from market gardens. I love vegetables, and I am always searching out new recipes. One good source of inspiration is Renee Kohl man’s cookbook, Vegetables — a Love Story. There are so many interesting recipes […] Read more
