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Prairie Fare: Oatmeal Jam Squares

By Julie Garden-Robinson January 29, 2016

When I was young, my mom used to save the water from cooked vegetables and put it in soup. She also saved water from boiled potatoes if she was making bread the next day. The potato water contained starch to feed the yeast, so the bread turned out better with potato water, she said. We

Country Crossroads, News

How much do you know about digestion?

By Julie Garden-Robinson March 29, 2012

How much do you know about food and digestion? Try this quiz to find out: 1. What substance in our mouth helps mix and start the breakdown of food? 2. What action in the mouth helps break apart your food? 3. How many muscles are in the esophagus? 4. Two-part question: What part of the

Country Crossroads, News, Oilseeds, Recipe Swap

Recipe Swap, March 1, 2012

By Lorraine Stevenson March 14, 2012

“Myth information” When it comes to food, we all have our likes, dislikes, preferences and prejudices. Many of us also live (and eat) by our “food myths.” These can be simple “dietary must-dos” like, “you must take minerals and supplements to stay healthy” or, “you must avoid carbs if you want to lose weight.” Some

Cereals, News

Take advantage of the the good times while they last: Bonnett

By Alex Binkley March 14, 2012

With farm incomes better than they’ve been in a long time, farmers need to take advantage of market opportunities without stretching themselves too thinly, says Ron Bonnett, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. That means doing everything from telling Canadians about the importance of the agri-food industry to the national economy to making sure

News

Food-Ware Fashion Expands Into Vegetables

November 3, 2011

mumbai/reuters/sta ff/ Indian animal rights activists asked pop star Lady Gaga to pose in a lettuce dress and embrace vegetarianism during a recent visit to India to be part of the star-studded unveiling of the country s first Formula 1 race. Lady Gaga, who famously wore a meat dress at the 2010 MTV Video Music

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Healthy School-Day Snack Ideas

By Julie Garden-Robinson September 22, 2011

Snacks are an important part of children s nutritional needs because often they cannot eat enough at meals to satisfy all their needs. The word snack sometimes has a bad connotation, but well-chosen snacks can add variety to our diet and keep kids fuelled for school. Think of snacks as mini-meals that can fill nutrition

Country Crossroads, Poultry

Make The Grade

By Egg Farmers Of Canada September 8, 2011

As children start a new school year, parents start getting back into morning routines. Adding eggs into school-day breakfasts can help kids make the grade. Research has shown that children who eat a nutritious breakfast that is high in protein perform better at school. They need proper nourishment to give them the energy they need

Country Crossroads, Oilseeds

Recipe Swap – for Aug. 25, 2011

August 25, 2011

HereareacoupleofcookierecipesandayummysnackingcakeforSeptember’slunchboxes. ZUCCHINI SNACK CAKE Barb Galbraith of Oakvillesent us this recipe in response to our call for zucchini-based recipes. Thank you, Barb. 3 large eggs 1/4 c. honey (liquid) 1-1/4 c. brown sugar 3/4 c. canola oil 1/2 c. plain yogurt 1/2 tsp. grated orange rind 2 c. flour (white or whole wheat or mixture)

Crops

4-H Reports – for Mar. 31, 2011

March 31, 2011

TheCo-operatorwill publish 4-H reports once a month. Reports can be submitted by the third week of the month by email to news@fbcpub lishing.com, by regular mail to 4-H Reports, c/oManitoba Co-operator,1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1 or by fax to 204-954-1422. BINSCARTH HOMETTES “Fuelling the champions of tomorrow” is the purpose of “Project Pitstop,”

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Recipe Swap – for Mar. 3, 2011

By Lorraine Stevenson March 3, 2011

Sendyourrecipesorreciperequeststo: ManitobaCo-operatorRecipe Swap Box 1794, Carman, Man. R0G 0J0 or email [email protected] The beginning of March marks the start of Nutrition Month, an annual campaign by Dietitians of Canada encouraging Canadians to eat healthier and enjoy a wider array of foods. This year’s theme is a carry-over from last year’s highly successful Celebrate Food… From

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