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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
Editorial, Opinion

Editorial: Changing times, changing tastes

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It’s not unusual for grownup kids to call ahead before coming home to give the resident cook time to prepare their special requests, usually for the likes of apple pie that fill the house with delicious aromas and the heart with warmth. But this time, the request was unusual. “If you’re bored this weekend, could
Jar of wild berry jam on white wooden background from top view
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Let’s get jammin’

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

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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
Watermelon packs a lot of nutritional benefits
Country Crossroads

Watermelon packs a lot of nutritional benefits

Prairie Fare: Pork and Watermelon Kebobs

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The other day I was at my desk at work, talking to my computer screen, but I wasn’t just being the “absent-minded professor.” I actually had an audience in a room across the state. Grilling fruits and vegetables was the topic of my webinar. I mentioned grilling watermelon to the audience because I had read
You can dress up the old favourite beef burgers in a new way, or try something completely different too.
Country Crossroads

More burgers more often

Summertime is burger time and the variety can be almost endless

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When the days are long and the sun shines bright, burgers with fresh seasonal veggies and endless salads are the way to go. And with so many variations available, it’s easy to enjoy a different burger every week. But, if your family is like mine, they may be hesitant to try new burger recipes for
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

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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

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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
Opinion

Canadian Federation of Agriculture supports food policy

The federal effort will spark conversations 
on the importance of food and agriculture

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The Canadian Federation of Agriculture is pleased to see a clear commitment by the federal government toward developing a food policy for Canada, as this addresses a long-standing priority for farm groups. Consultations on creating a national policy for food will spark important conversations among Canadians. These conversations will help inform an overarching vision and
Woman in supermarket shopping groceries
Opinion

Multinationals face new pressures in grocery stores

Consumers increasingly want fresh, unprocessed food. The middle of the store now sees less traffic and that’s clearly affecting sales for most grocery products

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Skippy peanut butter and Dad’s chocolate chip cookies are gone from the Canadian marketplace. If you feel sad about seeing these iconic brands go, brace yourselves. It’s just the beginning. Within days, two major U.S.-based food multinationals pulled well-known brands from the Canadian market. Mondelez International discontinued the iconic Dad’s cookies and Hormel Foods pulled

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