Savour sweet and healthy strawberries
Simple recipes that are easy to prepare and make ahead of time allow us to enjoy our food when it is convenient during the summer. At our house, we wait eagerly for the strawberry season and a bite of...
View ArticleHealthy chickpeas pack a protein punch
Chickpeas, like most other pulses, are a good source of cholesterol-lowering fibre. In addition, their high fibre content prevents blood sugar levels from rising too rapidly after a meal, making them a...
View ArticleA healthy way to start your day
By the time Nicole Davis reached high school, she had decided that happiness could best be found by moving away from the Prairies. After working in the big city and travelling around the world, she...
View ArticleHomemade master mixes a valuable time-saver
When preparing meals for the field or school lunches, master mixes are convenient. The large batch measuring and mixing of the dry ingredients and fat make the ingredients ready for quick preparation...
View ArticleDesserts with savoury twist tease the taste buds
Savoury flavours in desserts are not a new fad. The Europeans traditionally serve a cheese course at the end of a meal. Aged Parmesan with a good quality balsamic is delightful. Prosciutto- wrapped...
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New reader contest: Let’s get crafty!
Unique, homemade gifts can be fun to make and more personal and meaningful for the recipient. Western Producer readers are invited to enter our Creative Gifts for the Holidays contest to win a great...
View ArticleA new twist on traditional Thanksgiving dishes
Create your own traditions this year with these new ideas for Thanksgiving dishes. Green Beans and Shitake Mushrooms You can substitute cremini mushrooms or dried shitakes for fresh ones. The stems of...
View ArticleOcean is awash with offerings for nutritious dishes
Most of us don’t live near the ocean but that is no longer a reason to not use seaweed or sea vegetables in our meals. There are several foragers on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts that have...
View ArticleEasy to make comfort food
Nothing beats the aroma of fresh baked bread wafting through the house. Bread machines may be convenient but it isn’t difficult to make breads from scratch either. The four main ingredients are flour,...
View ArticleMake-your-own mixtures spice up meal times
Combinations of spices and herbs enhance the flavour of foods but commercially prepared mixes often contain large amounts of salt, MSG, flavour enhancers and preservatives. By creating your own spice...
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