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Recipe Swap – for Aug. 11, 2011

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APPLE RASPBERRY CLAFOUTIS (PRONOUNCED KLA-FOO-TEE) Here’s a recipe found in another well-thumbed cookbook found at the yardsale. The cover was missing on this cookbook full of fruit desserts, but I gather its origins are the Okanagan, seeing references to Penticton and Osoyoos. A traditional clafoutis is a baked French dessert made with cherries so this
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More Questions For Reena – for Aug. 11, 2011

Hi Reena, I bought my regular fabric softener but with a different scent. I find the new scent is overpowering. I tried mixing it with my usual scent but even that is too strong. Can you suggest anything other than throwing out an almost full container of softener? –Thanks,Phyllis Hi Phyllis, If you want to
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Short Or Tall Variety, Lavatera Is Versatile

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Like many gardeners, I take the “old standbys” for granted and sometimes neglect to even include them in my planting plans in the spring. Later I regret my decision and last summer Mother Nature came to my rescue. I had not planted any lavatera in my garden, but a few self-seeded volunteers appeared in the
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Don’t Overwork Flooded Septic Systems

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Septic systems that have been flooded should be treated very carefully, cautions Tom Scherer, the North Dakota State University Extension Service’s agricultural engineer who specializes in water quality and irrigation. “After the water recedes, don’t be in a hurry to start using them right away,” he says. “The drain field especially needs time to dry
Cereals, Country Crossroads

Producer Cars In The Horse-Powered Era

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It’s a showpiece of Prairie ingenuity – and proof that farmers’ interest in producer cars dates back more than a century. While going through a circa 1906 edition of the Canadian Thresherman and Farmermagazine, Manitoba Agricultural Museum director Alex Campbell found an ad for a “portable elevator” built by the Carberry Wood and Iron Works
Country Crossroads, Other livestock

From Ewes To You

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When Ste. Anne sheep producer Solange Dusablon set out to earn farm income selling wool and wool products produced from their flock, she knew she’d need to charge top dollar for hand-spun, hand-knit knitwear to make any money – and that it was highly unlikely anyone would pay hundreds for a pretty sweater. So she
Beef cattle, Country Crossroads

Recipe Swap – for Aug. 4, 2011

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It’s been said the August long weekend is the most relaxing holiday of the year. It probably earns that reputation because it’s the easiest holiday for the cook of the household – no big dinner to plan or prepare. Just have something to barbecue, something cold to drink, somewhere to relax and you’re done. The
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Scenery, History And Horticulture

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If you’re interested in short day trips, try one in western Manitoba, north of Russell – a trip filled with scenery, history and horticulture. The scenery is provided by the valleys of the Assiniboine and Shell rivers. For a beautiful view of the Assiniboine Valley, the 1,300-metre-long Shellmouth Dam and the 65-km-long Lake of the
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Paint Rather Than Buy

If your décor is in need of a change but you c an’t afford to buy all new furniture, consider painting your wooden pieces to create a whole new look. Saving money usually means you have to put in a little elbow grease but it can be worth your time in the end. Painting furniture
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Clean Or Replace Flooded Energy-Related Items

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Deciding what to save and what to throw out after a home has been flooded can be daunting. That’s especially true for energy-related items such as insulation, household appliances, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, says Carl Pedersen, North Dakota State University Extension Service energy educator. Whether something can be salvaged will depend on

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