Home canning has and continues to undergo constant changes. While it’s nice to romanticize about putting up food just like Grandma did, keeping up with the times and following canning processes based on scientific research will lead to much better and safer results. The most reliable and trusted source for current home canning standards in
The latest in home canning
Grandma was wrong — you shouldn’t be boiling your lids, and beware of pressure cookers
Freezing your bounty of fruits and vegetables
Prairie Fare: As gardens hit high gear, it’s time to preserve some of the excess for the coming winter
Freezing is an easy, convenient and affordable way to preserve fruits and vegetables. In fact, when fresh produce is frozen shortly after being harvested, it can contain more nutrients than fresh vegetables that have been shipped long distances or stored in warehouses or on retail shelves. If you have a garden, a neighbour with surplus
It’s fruit-picking time
Prairie Fare: Make the most of Manitoba’s short season
We are fortunate to have an incredible variety of fruit here on the Prairies. We have apples, cherries, chokecherries, crabapples, currants, gooseberries, grapes, haskaps or honeyberries, melons, pears, plums, raspberries, saskatoons, strawberries and many more. It’s enough to make one’s mouth water. Our beautiful, jewel-coloured fruit is high in antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients making it
Food for farmers in the field
Prairie Fare: Chickpea Salad Sandwich or Wrap or how about Crunchy Oats & Honey Bars
Feeding farmers on the field and feeding them well is no easy task. You want to provide nourishing, tasty food that’s quick and easy to prepare, transport and eat. You also want to offer variety and make sure hot food stays hot and cold food stays cold. That’s a tall order, especially when you’re likely
Get grilling!
It’s time to dust off the barbecue and start enjoying delicious summer treats
At long last, it’s time to fire up the grill and enjoy delicious barbecued food. Whether you used your barbecue throughout the winter or are just bringing it out of hibernation, now’s the time to show it a little TLC and prepare it for grilling season. A clean grill not only looks great, it also
Put wheat and barley and other grains in your diet
The crops produced on Prairie farms don’t need processing to be eaten
Isn’t it ironic that we live in the Grain Belt of Canada and produce some of the world’s finest grains, but we rarely eat those grains until they’re processed? For the longest time, I didn’t even know you could cook raw wheat kernels just as they are. The only thing I ever ate out of
Healthy snacks to satisfy your hunger cravings
Prairie Fare: There are a wide variety of healthy — and delicious — foods to choose from
Snacking can be an excellent way to meet daily nutrient needs, satisfy hunger and boost energy levels. Unfortunately, it can also lead to overeating, weight gain, fatigue and chronic health concerns. To avoid these potential dangers and maximize the benefits of snacking it’s important to think about snacking as part of your overall healthy eating
Plan ahead for healthy and affordable eating
Prairie Fare: Don’t plan on just winging it in the kitchen — having a strategy will help you
One of the best ways to save money and stay on top of healthy eating goals is to make a meal plan. Whether you jot notes on the family calendar, create detailed lists or use an online planning tool, taking time to plan what you want to make and eat can help you save money,
One day at a time
Small changes and goals can all add up to a healthier year in 2018
After the feasting and indulgence of the holiday season, it’s understandable that eating better and exercising more are two of the most common resolutions people make at this time of year. But vague, large-scale goals like these often lead to disappointing results with only 58 per cent of people sticking to them by end of
Gifts from the kitchen
Prairie Fare: Giving gifts from the kitchen is a fun way to share a little of yourself with others this holiday season
If you prefer the kitchen to the mall, you still have plenty of time to make homemade edible gifts for the people on your list. Your recipients will appreciate a tasty treat and be touched by the sentiment and creativity you put into their gift. And you get to reminisce about each recipient while you’re
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