Great Home Cooking Inspired Swan Valley Farm Family’s Cookbook

RECIPE SWAP 3,000 copies in print today. Another on the way. It was at an August long weekend reunion that this large Swan Valley-area farm family started talking about creating a cookbook. The Hogg family had a wealth of recipes to share, with a mother who was indisputably the best of the best among home

Wake Up The Family With Sweetheart Toast

How about this toast for breakfast to greet each family member on Valentine’s Day? Materials: – 2/3 c. milk – Yellow food colour – Red food colour – White bread – Honey – 2 thin paintbrushes – Wide brush for honey – 2 glasses – A toaster oven works best Directions: Pour 1/3 cup of


Get In The Spirit By Baking

Nothing will put one in the Christmas spirit quite like the sweet smell of cookies baking in the oven, permeating every corner of the house. A German Honey Spice cookie recipe is a favourite part and tradition of our family’s celebration, and is a legacy from my mother-in-law that I have passed on to my

Send Recipes Or Recipe Requests To: – for Nov. 26, 2009

RECIPE SWAP You don’t often sit down to a plate of scones nowadays. They’re a simple treat from simpler days when more of us baked from scratch. I made scones last week using a favourite recipe – see below – and started to wonder about the origin of the word. One theory is that the


Bread Baking Then And Now

Bought bread was nonexistent in our home when I was a child. My mother baked all the bread we ate and the delicious golden loaves were cooked in her wood range. The aroma of fresh bread, buns and cinnamon rolls, which were ready for us when we came home from school, will remain forever in

You Really Can Save Money On Groceries

Whether they’re on a tight budget or not, most people enjoy saving money on food. Here’s some tips to help you: In the fresh produce aisle, select fruits and vegetables that are in season. Apples, bananas and carrots are usually a good buy anytime of the year. Think twice before grabbing the bag of prewashed


Good For The Brain As Well As The Body

When our stomachs are running on empty, we may feel tired and unable to focus on our tasks. Our brain doesn’t function well, either. Refuelling your body and brain with nourishing food has many benefits for people of all ages. Parents should remember the role of breakfast in school performance. Eating “something” is better than

Ancient Grains Return

“There’s been quite a bit of interest in ancient grains recently due to allergies to wheat and celiac disease. There’s so many people who have allergies or sensitivities to gluten.” – ANNETTE ALLEN, MAFRI When old-timers talk about old wheat varieties, they might mention Red Fife or Thatcher. But wheat breeding goes way back to


Saving Dough On Bake Day

With 52 years’ experience as a homemaker, I have come across several ways to cut costs in the kitchen. Granted, when it comes to saving money, the time it takes always has to be weighed against the amount you save, but there is the added bonus of homemade goodness as well as the assurance of

Recipe Swap – for Feb. 26, 2009

SWEDISH LIMPA BREAD 1/2 c. light-brown sugar, packed 1/4 c. molasses 1/4 c. butter or margarine 1 tbsp. salt 1 tsp. anise or caraway seed 2 tbsp. grated orange peel 1 c. boiling water 1 c. cold water 1/2 c. warm water 2 pkg. active dry yeast 4-1/2 c. white flour 4 c. rye flour