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Onions offer layers of goodness

Onions can be eaten raw or cooked, and they are available in a wide range of sizes and colours

By Julie Garden-Robinson September 5, 2017

As I examined the maturing produce in our garden, I decided not to harvest any onions. Although the stems were sturdy and green, the onion bulbs were fairly small. Young onions are tasty, but I gave them the opportunity to grow. Whenever I look at onions growing in our garden, I remember “the year of

For a unique flavour, place shucked corn directly on the grill.

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Enjoying Manitoba’s sweet corn season

There’s nothing quite like fresh locally grown corn on the cob

By Getty Stewart August 25, 2017

Do you remember a time when corn on the cob was only available for a limited time each year? When sweet corn had to be cooked just hours after being picked? When corn on the cob was served for breakfast, lunch and dinner for two weeks straight? I always loved corn season, but by the

Gazpacho is a nutritious soup that’s served cold.

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Gazpacho is a refreshing change in hot weather

Tomatoes, an ingredient in gazpacho, are rich in nutrients and low in calories

By Julie Garden-Robinson August 18, 2017

We’re going to have cold soup,” I said to my older daughter and husband. We were in our kitchen talking about the upcoming evening meal. “Gross,” my daughter remarked. She likes soup but expects it to be hot. I gathered tomatoes, red and green peppers, celery, an onion, a lemon and a cucumber, along with

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

By Julie Garden-Robinson August 11, 2017

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

By Julie Garden-Robinson August 8, 2017

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

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

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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Watermelon packs a lot of nutritional benefits

Prairie Fare: Pork and Watermelon Kebobs

By Julie Garden-Robinson July 24, 2017

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

Photo of gloved woman hand holding weed and tool removing it from soil

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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

You can dress up the old favourite beef burgers in a new way, or try something completely different too.

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More burgers more often

Summertime is burger time and the variety can be almost endless

By Getty Stewart June 30, 2017

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

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

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Onions offer layers of goodness

Enjoying Manitoba’s sweet corn season

Gazpacho is a refreshing change in hot weather

Make some memories with picnics

Be creative with zucchini

Let’s get jammin’

Watermelon packs a lot of nutritional benefits

Gardening provides more than healthful food

More burgers more often

Are rhubarb and tomatoes fruits or vegetables?

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