There’s nothing like the first rhubarb crisp to herald the arrival of spring and the bounty of fresh local produce that will grace our tables for the next six months. But just how much do you know about this harbinger of spring? Challenge yourself and others with this rhubarb quiz and find out. 1) Is
Rhubarb marks the beginning of the bounty
Prairie Fare: Rhubarb Juice Concentrate, Field Hand French Toast Fingers with Stewed Rhubarb, Classic Stewed Rhubarb
Enjoy whole grains more often
Gate to Plate: Beef ’n Barley Soup , Saskatoon and wheatberry salad and No-bake granola bar
For most of us, getting Canada’s Food Guide’s recommended six to seven servings of grains per day is fairly easy. It’s making sure that at least half of those servings are from whole grains that’s challenging. According to research quoted by dietitians, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Diabetes Association and the Alzheimer’s Society, making
Enjoy eggs year round
Gate to Plate: Ham, egg and cheese English muffins, Easy pickled eggs, and Dillicious egg salad
Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods available to us. Whether you gather them directly from the chicken coop, or buy them at the local grocery store, they’re an affordable source of high-quality protein and 14 different vitamins and minerals. Brown or white, large or small, they make a great addition to a healthy
Ramp up your chili recipe and celebrate World Chili Day
Gate to Plate: Classic Beef ’n Beans Chili, Pork and Green Bean Chili, and Really Good Veggie Chili
February 25 may not be a national holiday, but it’s World Chili Day and definitely worthy of celebration. It’s a perfect excuse to enjoy a steamy hot bowl of your favourite chili. It’s also an excellent opportunity to experiment by either tweaking your family recipe or trying a new recipe altogether. To ramp up any
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