We might see men and women dressed in blaze-orange coats, vests, caps and overalls at this time of year. The bright clothing is for safety and not necessarily a fashion statement. Fall is hunting season after all. When I was a kid, I saw many people in orange clothing around my hometown in the fall.
Go wild for wild game
Wild game meat is a healthy alternative and part of an important hunting tradition
What kind of hand soap do you buy?
Antimicrobial products are more sales pitch than actual need
My eyes combed the store shelves in pursuit of the next item on my shopping list. I noted blue, orange, gold, green and clear liquid in plastic containers. I was beckoned by appealing descriptions on the front of the packages, including apple, cranberry, citrus and cucumber. I started picking up the bottles and reading more
How about some apple nachos?
Prairie Fare: There are many uses for the fruit from the old apple tree in the yard
I plan to make apple nachos for dessert,” I said to my 18-year-old daughter, who was taking a break from college food that evening. She looked at me for a couple of seconds. I think she was deciding whether she heard me correctly. She likes nachos, but I think I threw her for a loop
Grocery Shopping 101
Teach your new student how to properly shop for groceries
As I entered the grocery store parking lot with my 21-year-old son driving, I had a flashback of when he was young enough to ride in the child seat of a grocery chart. On that day 20 years ago, I had just purchased groceries for the week, and I parked the cart right outside the
Family mealtimes matter
Sitting down for a meal together can improve nutrition, strengthen relationships and decrease stress
Mom was going to make tater tot hot dish,” my husband said with a grin. I looked at him with narrowed eyes and raised eyebrows. I really exaggerated my expression for effect. He usually knows “the look” indicates he needs to stop talking. Our three kids laughed at our interaction. Actually, I was teasing him,
Cut your food waste with a few helpful tips
Too often perfectly safe food is being thrown away, as much as 90 billion pounds a year
Did you eat the potatoes I gave you?” I asked my son. He has been living in an apartment for a couple of months now. I had given him some large baking potatoes. I thought they would be the basis of an easy meal. Just scrub, poke a few holes and bake. I bought him
Be inspired by zucchini
Prairie Fare: Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes
I remember bringing home a zucchini in my purse. Someone had handed it to me at a gathering, and my purse became a makeshift grocery bag. When I pulled the zucchini out of my purse, my daughter, who was preschool age at the time, looked at me in amazement. I think she wondered if I
Bake onion rings for a healthy taste
Onions provide flavour, vitamins and minerals without adding a lot of calories
I always will remember the “year of the onions” from my childhood. I helped plant rows and rows of onion sets. I think we must have got a good deal on them. Usually our onions did not grow to be monster sized, but when harvest time arrived this particular year, we filled the back of
How to stay cool and hydrated in the heat
Extreme heat can have dire health consequences for every organ of your body
I figure my distant ancestors spent most of their time in cold climates with little exposure to the sun. They probably slogged through snowdrifts to reach their recreational icebergs, where they could dip their toes in freezing water. When the sun came out, they probably retreated to cold, dark caves. Therefore, I think I have
Ten tips for eating more vegetables
Prairie Fare: Simply Grilled Veggies
This is a good year for flowers in my neighbourhood. Pots and baskets are brimming with pink, purple, yellow and crimson petals. I can’t resist flowers or watching things grow. Here’s where I note that “Garden” is my middle name, or my “first” last name, anyway. Have you taken the opportunity to admire the blooming
Cyber-Savvy Farmer
