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Let’s get jammin’

Prairie Fare: Jam and jelly recipes to get your taste buds going

By Getty Stewart July 28, 2017

Making your own jams and jellies is an easy and delicious way to capture the great tastes of our Prairie fruits. Luckily for us, today, jam making is easier than ever. What was a never-ending chore and means of survival for our grandmothers is now a hobby for us. We have the luxury of preserving

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Gardening provides more than healthful food

It’s an undertaking that also provides stress relief and physical activity

By Julie Garden-Robinson July 7, 2017

She weeded the garden in her Sunday clothes without getting dirty,” my husband announced to some of our friends. They looked at me to see what I was wearing. I think they glanced to see whether I had the “telltale dirty knees” of a gardener. My clothes and knees were clean. Why was I gardening

The distinction between fruit and vegetable isn't always clear — or important.

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Are rhubarb and tomatoes fruits or vegetables?

Whether produce is a fruit or veggie often depends on your perspective and how you use it

By Julie Garden-Robinson June 23, 2017

For roll call, please say your favourite vegetable,” our club officer announced. I was at a meeting of PEO, which is a philanthropic educational organization for women. We in Chapter V are getting to know each other a little better every month by answering questions for roll call. The officer stated green beans as her

Dairy products have plenty of benefits but there’s plenty of misinformation about them being bandied about.

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Is milk good for you?

Don't listen to detractors, milk has many health benefits

By Julie Garden-Robinson June 16, 2017

I recently visited a dairy farm and especially admired the 24-hour-old calves. They already were up walking around one day after birth. We humans take about a year to do that. A Brown Swiss calf with long eyelashes and I bonded. It licked my hand with its rough tongue and I was carried back to

Sleep is dependent on many factors, including good dietary choices.

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Does sleep evade you on some nights?

One out of three people experiences sleep issues at least on occasion

By Julie Garden-Robinson June 9, 2017

I opened the hotel room door and glanced around the room. I rolled my suitcase in and parked it by the window. Then I took some things out of the suitcase to bring to the bathroom. On the way, I noticed an empty water bottle lying on the floor. Oh, the maid missed it, I

Having a meal together as a family provides countless benefits to children and adults alike.

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Reap the benefits of family mealtimes

Prairie Fare: Regular family meals can strengthen relationships and help children do better in school

By Julie Garden-Robinson June 2, 2017

Should we go see a hawk?” my son asked after we finished eating dinner with the rest of our family. He was about 11 at the time. “Sure. Maybe we will see Spock on the way,” I replied. Back then, my son and I had to be a little devious about using words that rhymed

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Grow your own herbal tea garden

Prairie Fare: Apple and rhubarb herbal tea blend

By Getty Stewart May 26, 2017

This summer, consider growing your own herbal tea garden. Not only will you enjoy amazing flavours as you harvest your herbs, but you’ll enjoy lovely foliage and flowers in your garden all summer long. Luckily for us, tea herbs are easy to grow and require relatively little care. Most thrive in full sun in average,

Asparagus is packed with nutrition, tasty and low in calories.

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Eat your asparagus

Asparagus is a nutritional star that is high in fibre, several vitamins and minerals

By Julie Garden-Robinson May 19, 2017

I opened the refrigerator and noted the large bunch of dark-green asparagus. I had purchased two bunches of asparagus recently and used one of them. We rinsed and trimmed the ends of the first bunch of asparagus, then we drizzled it with olive oil and grilled it on a perforated grilling pan. It cooked quickly

Don't believe everything you see or hear. Asking a few questions and having a bit of healthy skepticism can let you make better decisions.

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The truth behind nutrition and health headlines

Asking questions is a great start when it comes to sorting fact from fiction

By Julie Garden-Robinson May 12, 2017

“An intern was asking how many cans of pop you drink a day,” one of our program assistants commented a few years ago.“She said you carry around a can of soda all day,” the program assistant continued with a laugh.She knew the truth and was teasing me. “It’s the same can!” I replied. “After I

Canola oil is one of the better oil choices for any kitchen.

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Time for an oil change?

Oils are generally more healthful than solid fats, but they can become rancid more quickly

By Julie Garden-Robinson May 5, 2017

Have you ever been startled by the unpleasant aroma of a previously opened container of oil or solid shortening? I have a recipe that works best with a particular type of solid shortening. I hadn’t made the recipe for several months, so I reached into the cupboard and pulled out the container. When I opened

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Let’s get jammin’

Gardening provides more than healthful food

Are rhubarb and tomatoes fruits or vegetables?

Is milk good for you?

Does sleep evade you on some nights?

Reap the benefits of family mealtimes

Grow your own herbal tea garden

Eat your asparagus

The truth behind nutrition and health headlines

Time for an oil change?

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