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Apples are healthy foods and are at their best when you eat the whole fruit fresh.
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Enjoy more apples this season

Prairie Fare: Apples are more than just tasty snacks, they’re good for your health

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We didn’t get any apples on our apple tree this year,” my 19-year-old daughter lamented. “Not even one.” My neighbours cut down their aging apple tree last year, so that probably had something to do with our fruitless tree. According to NDSU Extension information written by our horticulture specialists, “many tree fruit cultivars cannot set
Bowl of fresh salsa dip isolated on white background
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My favourite salsa recipes

It’s the perfect way to preserve extra tomatoes from the garden

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Some people love this time of year because of the changing colour of leaves, the rumble of the combine or the kids going back to school. I love it because of the fresh garden tomatoes and homemade salsa. If you’ve never made your own fresh salsa, stop everything and make a batch right now; you’re
Almost any vegetable can be successfully pickled to preserve it for later.
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In a pickle over a side dish?

Prairie Fare: Pickles can be made from almost any vegetable or many fruits

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Please enjoy these fresh pickles. Your food will be out shortly,” the server said as she placed a plate of cucumber slices in front of us. They were sprinkled with dill weed and had a nice crunch. I was in a restaurant in another state, and the somewhat sweet yet vinegary flavour and crisp texture
Using the appropriate time, temperature and equipment is key to safe home canning.
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Ovens are for baking, not canning

Prairie Fare: To avoid foodborne illnesses, use research-tested recipes and follow them carefully

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In the past few weeks, I fielded questions for some of our extension agents while they took well-earned annual leave. I learned a lot about what people do as they harvest their bountiful garden produce. As the questions reached my office, I also began exploring the internet to see what was being shared by some
Healthy foods are the best snack choices and sometimes the easiest too.
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Make snack attacks count

Prairie Fare: Keep your snacks simple and healthful for best results

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Make sure your seatbelts are buckled and all carry-ons are properly stowed,” the flight attendant said. I pushed my purse under the seat with my foot, cinched my seatbelt and settled in by the window. Then I realized that my reading materials also were properly stowed in the overhead bin, which was closed. I had
Onions can add to almost any dish.
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Onions offer layers of goodness

Onions can be eaten raw or cooked, and they are available in a wide range of sizes and colours

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As I examined the maturing produce in our garden, I decided not to harvest any onions. Although the stems were sturdy and green, the onion bulbs were fairly small. Young onions are tasty, but I gave them the opportunity to grow. Whenever I look at onions growing in our garden, I remember “the year of
For a unique flavour, place shucked corn directly on the grill.
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Enjoying Manitoba’s sweet corn season

There’s nothing quite like fresh locally grown corn on the cob

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Do you remember a time when corn on the cob was only available for a limited time each year? When sweet corn had to be cooked just hours after being picked? When corn on the cob was served for breakfast, lunch and dinner for two weeks straight? I always loved corn season, but by the
Gazpacho is a nutritious soup that’s served cold.
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Gazpacho is a refreshing change in hot weather

Tomatoes, an ingredient in gazpacho, are rich in nutrients and low in calories

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We’re going to have cold soup,” I said to my older daughter and husband. We were in our kitchen talking about the upcoming evening meal. “Gross,” my daughter remarked. She likes soup but expects it to be hot. I gathered tomatoes, red and green peppers, celery, an onion, a lemon and a cucumber, along with
A picnic is a great way to spend time with friends and family.
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Make some memories with picnics

Prairie Fare: Summer is picnic season and we should all enjoy this tradition

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I remember the picnics of my youth. I looked forward to visiting a picnic site at a lake or park. Preparing all the food, loading the food in coolers and packing the lawn chairs in the trunk was part of the adventure. As a little girl, I thought that picnics required blankets, so I usually
Zucchini doesn’t always get the respect it deserves, considering what a prolific nutritional powerhouse it is.
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Be creative with zucchini

Prairie Fare: You can make a lot of different menu items with zucchini

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Mom, there’s a cucumber,” my daughter noted. “Here’s another one and another one.” I was a little surprised at her comment because I hadn’t planted any cucumbers. I had planted the prolific cousin of the cucumber. You definitely can see the family resemblance when they are hiding under some foliage. “They’re zucchini,” I said. “And

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