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The rhubarb plant is a staple of many farm gardens — and summer menus.
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Make the most of rhubarb season

This tart seasonal favourite doesn’t have to be confined to desserts

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Mom, how did they figure out we could eat rhubarb, anyway?” my older daughter asked me. I had cut some stalks of rhubarb and was disposing of the large green leaves. A wilted leaf caught her attention and soon she had it draped over her head like a large green scarf. Of course, she snapped
Follow a few basic food safety rules for an incident-free outdoor eating season.
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Keep it safe this summer with food

Don’t let foodborne illness spoil your outdoor cooking and dining experiences

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The other day, I wiped off and arranged the outdoor furniture on our patio after the furniture finally came out of storage. Then I sat down at the table to enjoy the warm breeze and admire the flowers I just planted. After a long, cold winter and spring, I was beginning to wonder whether warm
Planning ahead is one of the keys for preparing nutritious meals for the busy seasons on the farm.
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Food for farmers in the field

Prairie Fare: Chickpea Salad Sandwich or Wrap or how about Crunchy Oats & Honey Bars

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Feeding farmers on the field and feeding them well is no easy task. You want to provide nourishing, tasty food that’s quick and easy to prepare, transport and eat. You also want to offer variety and make sure hot food stays hot and cold food stays cold. That’s a tall order, especially when you’re likely
young boy eating vegetables reluctantly
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From picky to healthy eater

Avoid the temptations of grocery store marketing strategies

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I suppose this is going to be a column,” my son said as I pushed a grocery cart and he added items to it. We had paused in the produce aisle and he added bananas, oranges, strawberries, broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, onions, potatoes, several types of peppers and other colourful produce items. He examined the items
Herbs add flavour and few, if any, calories to a meal.
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Add some new flavours to your menu

More herbs can help keep recipes flavourful while reducing fat and salt

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Do you know what’s in the sauce?” I asked the server. “Do you not like it?” he asked. I need to adjust my facial expression, I thought to myself. “Oh, I like it a lot. I’m just wondering what the ingredients are,” I responded with a smile. “I am not sure, but I will check
Fresh fruit and vegetables are healthy, but take precautions to avoid foodborne illness.
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Staying safe with food

Food safety scares underline 
the need for proper food 
handling for fresh produce

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A recent scare around romaine lettuce here in the U.S. (Canadian readers can rest assured they were unaffected, though the CFIA says it’s monitoring the situation) has many wondering just how safe those leafy greens really are. “Can I eat the romaine lettuce in my refrigerator?” one recent caller asked me. “No, we need to
The only limit to what you can put in these salads is your imagination.
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Lunch in a jar

Make a nutritious and well-balanced salad ahead of time and enjoy it with just a few quick shakes to mix it

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Every now and then I get a little envious of the creativity of my co-workers’ lunches. I have noted a couple of people making “salads in a jar” on occasion. All they need to do is gently shake the glass quart jar to mix the ingredients, grab a fork and enjoy their healthful creation. Maybe
A well-maintained barbecue looks — and works — a whole lot better.
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Get grilling!

It’s time to dust off the barbecue and start enjoying delicious summer treats

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At long last, it’s time to fire up the grill and enjoy delicious barbecued food. Whether you used your barbecue throughout the winter or are just bringing it out of hibernation, now’s the time to show it a little TLC and prepare it for grilling season. A clean grill not only looks great, it also
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in North America, with the 
majority of the population consuming it daily.
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Coffee time

If you are a coffee drinker, 
you are not alone; nearly two out 
of three people have coffee daily

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Do you start your day with a cup of coffee or two? Many people do. I remember the “egg coffee” that accompanied the traditional Scandinavian church dinners in my hometown. A raw egg was added to the coffee grounds before the coffee was cooked in a big pot on the stove. As a kid, I
A homemade chlorine-based sanitizer can effectively and economically sanitize surfaces in your kitchen.
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Cleaning up

It’s spring cleaning time for your 
kitchen too, and studies show there’s
 plenty of lurking bacteria

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The calendar insists it’s spring, despite the snow and ice that continue to keep the daffodils and tulips hidden below ground. The birds probably are wondering if they missed summer. Spring puts me in a cleaning mood, even when snow still is blanketing the ground. In the kitchen, spring cleaning usually means scrubbing surfaces and

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