May 1, 2017
Celebrating the humble dandelion, a wonder food not a weed While those who yearn for pristine green lawns may beg to differ, the dandelion is one of nature’s finest designs. From top to bottom, this hearty plant offers up plenty of delicious and healthy benefits. The cheery yellow tops can be collected when in full flower and turned into a…
March 1, 2017
Siblings launch Heatherdale Wholesome Goods line of organic products PEI’s organic food scene has scored a major win with the recent entry of Heatherdale Wholesome Goods to the local market. Heatherdale joins a growing number of Island farmers and producers providing consumers with organically-grown food products. This new kid on the block is unique in its product line. While shoppers…
February 28, 2017
A frugal foodie with a hungry teenager I am a sole-support, single mother who feeds a growing 13-year-old boy on a budget. I am a frugal foodie. I also understand how important it is for my son Ivan to have healthy food options as he grows (and grows, and grows…). Food can be delicious without breaking the bank. Here are…
January 1, 2017
YouTube Milestone for Mi’kmaq Mama Mi’kmaq Mama, owned by Cheyenne Joseph and located in New Brunswick, celebrated a milestone this weekend with one of her cooking videos on YouTube reaching over a million views. Her Homemade White Bread (from scratch, no machine) video seems to have sparked a wide interest in first-time bakers. Originally Joseph’s videos began as a way…
December 1, 2016
Kid-focussed food skills program gets big boost from Maple Leaf Foods. Many lament that today’s youth have no kitchen skills, but Chris Sallie is doing more than just complaining about the situation. A Red Seal chef with a big heart and firmly-held beliefs about levelling the playing field, Sallie spearheaded the creation of the Island Food Skills Initiative (IFSI) in…
December 1, 2016
Bone broth packs a nutritious, delicious punch while reducing food waste. From the trendiest restaurants in Manhattan, to the wellness ads on your social media feed, the glory of bone broth is making itself known. Once the lot of home economists, bone broth is now on the radar for its savory flavor, versatility and health benefits. Simple to make, easy…
November 1, 2016
“Isaiah’s first words were ‘hot’ and ‘cook’, you know, besides ‘Mama’ and ‘Papa’,” explains my friend, Douglas Keefe, as we claim the last two seats at Seoul Food on a cloudy Friday lunch hour. For the past few weeks, I’d been seeing pictures of beautifully plated food dishes popping up in my Facebook feed tagged ‘Father Son Cooking Adventures’,…