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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
Sleep is dependent on many factors, including good dietary choices.
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Does sleep evade you on some nights?

One out of three people experiences sleep issues at least on occasion

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I opened the hotel room door and glanced around the room. I rolled my suitcase in and parked it by the window. Then I took some things out of the suitcase to bring to the bathroom. On the way, I noticed an empty water bottle lying on the floor. Oh, the maid missed it, I
Having a meal together as a family provides countless benefits to children and adults alike.
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Reap the benefits of family mealtimes

Prairie Fare: Regular family meals can strengthen relationships and help children do better in school

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Should we go see a hawk?” my son asked after we finished eating dinner with the rest of our family. He was about 11 at the time. “Sure. Maybe we will see Spock on the way,” I replied. Back then, my son and I had to be a little devious about using words that rhymed
Sampling various herbal tea flavours.
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Grow your own herbal tea garden

Prairie Fare: Apple and rhubarb herbal tea blend

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This summer, consider growing your own herbal tea garden. Not only will you enjoy amazing flavours as you harvest your herbs, but you’ll enjoy lovely foliage and flowers in your garden all summer long. Luckily for us, tea herbs are easy to grow and require relatively little care. Most thrive in full sun in average,
Asparagus is packed with nutrition, tasty and low in calories.
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Eat your asparagus

Asparagus is a nutritional star that is high in fibre, several vitamins and minerals

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I opened the refrigerator and noted the large bunch of dark-green asparagus. I had purchased two bunches of asparagus recently and used one of them. We rinsed and trimmed the ends of the first bunch of asparagus, then we drizzled it with olive oil and grilled it on a perforated grilling pan. It cooked quickly
Don't believe everything you see or hear. Asking a few questions and having a bit of healthy skepticism can let you make better decisions.
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The truth behind nutrition and health headlines

Asking questions is a great start when it comes to sorting fact from fiction

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“An intern was asking how many cans of pop you drink a day,” one of our program assistants commented a few years ago.“She said you carry around a can of soda all day,” the program assistant continued with a laugh.She knew the truth and was teasing me. “It’s the same can!” I replied. “After I
Canola oil is one of the better oil choices for any kitchen.
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Time for an oil change?

Oils are generally more healthful than solid fats, but they can become rancid more quickly

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Have you ever been startled by the unpleasant aroma of a previously opened container of oil or solid shortening? I have a recipe that works best with a particular type of solid shortening. I hadn’t made the recipe for several months, so I reached into the cupboard and pulled out the container. When I opened
Chickweed.
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Eat your weeds

Prairie Fare: Some of those pesky plant pests are good for you

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Chances are you have a few dandelions, chickweed, purslane, lamb’s quarters or even stinging nettle growing in your yard. Keeping up with these vigorous growers is a constant chore. To make the task a little more fun this year, why not try eating them? That’s right, eat your garden weeds. Eating weeds is not as
A formal table setting may include a lineup of utensils and glasses.
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Table etiquette 101

Prairie Fare: It’s a rare thing in this busy era, but try to have a dining experience now and then

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Mom, just because they put it on your plate doesn’t mean you have to eat it,” my 12-year-old commented as we sat at a table at a culinary college in another state. Every time I finished a slice of fresh bread, one of the attentive culinary students placed another slice on my plate. I finally
We're throwing out more food than ever before, wasting time, money and effort while contributing to the waste stream.
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How much food do you toss?

Here are eight tips to help you avoid food waste

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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

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