With all their convenience, meal kits still don’t resolve the age-old issue of doing the dishes once you’ve finished eating.

Comment: Meal kits set the table for a new food retailing boom

Instead of takeout, consumers can choose a meal kit that allows them to whip up an appealing dish in minutes

Meal kits are sweeping across North America. It’s the perfect trend for consumers who want to be empowered by cooking but still need convenience. For example, Walmart has just partnered with Gobble to deliver meal kits. In the battle over the future of food consumption in the U.S., Walmart wants a fighting chance against the

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One day at a time

Small changes and goals can all add up to a healthier year in 2018

After the feasting and indulgence of the holiday season, it’s understandable that eating better and exercising more are two of the most common resolutions people make at this time of year. But vague, large-scale goals like these often lead to disappointing results with only 58 per cent of people sticking to them by end of


A good way to minimize food waste this Christmas is concentrating on a few family favourites that always go over well.

Cut food waste this holiday season

Prairie Fare: The first step is minimizing leftovers with proper planning and meal preparation


As I peered in our refrigerator the other day, I noticed some small containers with dabs of leftovers that had just reached their “time to toss” phase. I always feel guilty when we throw away food in our home. To help use any extra servings, I eat left­overs almost every day at work. Unfortunately, sometimes

We're throwing out more food than ever before, wasting time, money and effort while contributing to the waste stream.

How much food do you toss?

Here are eight tips to help you avoid food waste

A few years ago, I found a container of frosting in my cupboard that required a ladder to retrieve. I had completely forgotten that I had it. When I opened the container, the frosting had the consistency and colour of a tire. The rich brown chocolate was now black. That container ended up in the


VIDEO: Dinner is served: Manitoba’s fall supper tradition

VIDEO: Dinner is served: Manitoba’s fall supper tradition

The community of Carman has been feeding both body and spirit for generations

Fall suppers have wrapped up for 2016, but the appetite for the tradition remains strong in many rural Manitoba communities. One example is Carman United Church which has served fall suppers to tens of thousands of people over the decades, and come every October, volunteers of all ages help plan, cook and serve a meal that feeds

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Love, and the secret to good barbeque

The Jacksons: From the July 30 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator

There is nothing better than the smell of charred meat!” Brady Jackson sat down in a chair downwind from the barbecue and inhaled deeply. His wife Amanda sat down next to him. “That does smell amazing,” she agreed. “It’s all in the coals,” said Andrew, who was standing over the barbecue, holding a stopwatch. “Hickory-infused


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Breaking bread, sharing food

Small Farms Manitoba potlucks connect small-scale producers during cold winter months

Every winter for the past few years Kalynn Spain and some of her producer friends have taken turns hosting potlucks. Spain found these informal meals were a great way to share stories from the summer and support each other in decisions about the spring. “These potlucks were really helpful for me personally,” she said, “because

Annual food safety reminder

Many of us have fond memories of family picnics and outdoor cooking from childhood. All you needed was a blanket and some food and you could set up a picnic on your lawn, at a park or even in the living room in the winter. Today, grills are prominent features on most patios and decks.


School Lunches Are Not Cool (Enough)

Tests of more than 700 preschoolers’ packed lunches found that fewer than two per cent of the meats, vegetables and dairy products were cool enough to be safe, according to a U.S. study. One in six U.S. residents gets food poisoning every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), but

Plan For Safe Potlucks

Potluck meals are popular entertaining activities and may help trim food costs for the host. The host and the guests hope to remember the potluck for being fun and delicious, not as a cause for foodborne illness. Keep the potluck meal safe by following safe food-handling practices. Whenever possible, prepare your dish on the same