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Stock is the foundation of many restorative dishes. In folk medicine that recognizes the healing value of food, this is old news.| Grainews
This morning, I finally did it. (Missed Part 1? Read that first.) The cucumbers that had been haunting my kitchen like green ghosts of good intentions are now… in jars. Six of them, to be exact. Six neat jars that look deceptively innocent on the counter, as if they didn’t cause me The post The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2 appeared first on In a DC Minute.| In a DC Minute
There are moments in life that test you. For some, it’s climbing a mountain or running a marathon. For me? It’s staring down three dozen cucumbers on my kitchen counter and realizing I have officially run out of excuses. I’ve always been terrified of canning. In my mind, it’s this mystical, slightly The post The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1 appeared first on In a DC Minute.| In a DC Minute
Make delicious summer meals that keep the house cool at the same time. Here are some tips and recipes from Getty Stewart to avoid sweating in a hot kitchen. The post Cool cooking: Eat well this summer without heating up the house appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorFarmit Manitoba & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
All pain links back to our nerves, but our nerves themselves can also become irritated due to inflammation, immune system activation, physical or emotional trauma and/or fatigue. The post When pain literally gets on your nerves appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsColumns & Production Tips - Grainews
Stock is the foundation of many restorative dishes. In folk medicine that recognizes the healing value of food, this is old news.| Grainews
There’s something deeply satisfying about pulling a fresh loaf of scratch-made bread from the oven. It’s warm, comforting, and nourishing. For busy homestead moms, the idea of baking bread from scratch might sound like a luxury reserved for slower days. But here’s the secret: with the right recipes and a few time-saving tips, you can... The post Scratch Bread Recipes for Busy Homestead Moms appeared first on Boots & Hooves Homestead.| Boots & Hooves Homestead
Farmers on the Prairies are worried about crime rates and safety, but an effective approach to meaningfully reduce rural crime remains out of reach so far.| Manitoba Co-operator
Manitoba-laid eggs provide good, locally produced nutrition while supporting local farmers and the Canadian agriculture industry. The post What I learned about Manitoba eggs appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorFarmit Manitoba & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
In this post, I’m sharing a topic very near and dear to my heart — that is mother culture and how we can cultivate this habit as busy modern homestead mothers.| Boots & Hooves Homestead
Are you dreaming of building a traditional kitchen full of from scratch cooking, but also simple for life as a busy mom. In this post, I’m sharing the tips and resources that I’ve used to build up our traditional kitchen.| Boots & Hooves Homestead
When people want some influence and agency to try something new, and are faced with “This is the way the grandparents always did it,” enthusiasm and creativity can be dampened.| Grainews
Think of your nervous system as a complex biological electrical circuit — one that benefits from being grounded.| Grainews
Canadian farmers work long hours during seeding; these sandwich and wrap ideas are easy field meals that work as hard as they do.| Manitoba Co-operator
When two family members are unable to have effective communication, they often turn to someone else to hear them out. Many times, alas, this is Mom.| Grainews
At the beginning of April, John Deere announced it was teaming up with Dovetail Workwear to develop a line of dedicated work clothing designed specifically for women. The post John Deere partners in women’s clothing line appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsColumns & Production Tips - Grainews
Tension is a precursor to conditions such as anxiety, pain, sleep issues and many other health complaints — and is an important early symptom to acknowledge and for which to seek support.| Grainews
Consider how cash management, diversification, risk management and investments could reduce unnecessary struggles faced by your farm.| Grainews
On the Prairies, the month is a hopeful time for food lovers: we’re perusing seed catalogues, planning our gardens and dreaming about salads made from the season’s first greens.| Grainews
Hand-pulled Shanghai noodles redolent of wok hei, the near-mystical “wok energy” or caramelized smokiness that has been called the breath of a wok, are a revivifying dish of comfort — soul food for hard times.| Grainews
When a person goes through a major change in life, they experience a downward trend of negative emotions — often expressed as anger or sadness — before they can fully accept that change.| Grainews
Looking back at the legacy of one antique Aultman Taylor 30-60 tractor in Manitoba.| Manitoba Co-operator
Want to grow a giant pumpkin? A two-time winner for the heaviest pumpkin at the Roland Pumpkin Fair has tips to grow your gourds to massive sizes.| Manitoba Co-operator
The eruption of trade wars and tariffs has me looking harder than ever at what we eat and where it comes from, like every other Canadian.| Grainews
The skills that farmers require to successfully navigate the retirement and transition process are not necessarily the same skills that built the business.| Grainews
My hands knead and stretch and shape, fold and pleat. They evaluate texture and assess degree of doneness. In the kitchen, my hands are my first tools.| Grainews
It was too hot in September 2024 in Grass Valley to be wearing my red crocheted holiday elf toque with the white pompom, but gift-giving was on my mind.| Grainews
Strengthen your farm marriage with Gottman’s 7 principles, conflict resolution, and communication tips for lasting harmony.| Elaine Froese | Canada’s Farm Whisperer | Your go-to expert for farm famili...
February is Heart Month and a good time to work on the state of your union: marriage, spousal relationships and couple care. John Gottman is a highly| Grainews
Elaine writes: It’s a new year and time for a fresh start in getting your important farm details in order. Alyssa Brown, CPA, from Olds, Alta., is part of Ensuring the farm is financially organized could be a key to a successful and sustainable operation.| Grainews
Joint pain and pain related to arthritis are common occurrences heading into our colder months here in Canada. With extreme and frequent changes in| Grainews
Patricia Morgan is a dynamic force for change and my good friend. She’s authored a new award-winning book, Return to Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate| Grainews
Learn how to prepare your chicken coop for winter with these essential tips. Keep your chickens warm, healthy, and safe all season long!| Boots & Hooves Homestead
Twenty years ago, at coaching school, I embraced a Beanie Baby bull as the metaphor for the “bull in the middle of the farm kitchen” which no one wants to| Grainews
Carpal tunnel is a condition that can affect anyone, anytime, though it’s especially common in those who work with their hands and do manual labour. The| Grainews
Wild fish was part of my childhood on Vancouver Island. We picked oysters and mussels, dug clams, scooped up spawning grunions, and cast hooks for salmon.| Grainews
Recently in one of our amazing membership coaching calls a farmer sighed loudly about his transition frustration and said, “It is what it is.” This| Grainews
A common complaint that comes along with the farm lifestyle and career is back pain. Non-specific low back pain — meaning the pain has begun with no clear| Grainews
One of the key fears of aging farm founders is the conflict they anticipate when the farming heir has access to millions of dollars of land, and the| Grainews
I hope you are reading this on your phone while waiting in the field, which would mean #plant2024 conditions are perfect to go. The type of “common| Grainews
Have you been told you have fallen arches or flat feet? A common misconception is that our foot posture is unchangeable or uncontrollable. Just like any| Grainews
If you’re gearing up for spring planting or tending to livestock, you know there are many daily tasks to complete, and your mind may be saying “The work| Grainews
Join me with my guest Chrissy from The Hope Homestead as we discuss our homesteading journeys. From why we got started, the journey along the way, and the goals and dreams we have for the future. The post The Hope Homestead – Health Journey to Homesteading appeared first on Roots and Refuge.| Roots and Refuge
In today’s episode, I’m dispelling some of the perceptions, or rather misperceptions, of this homesteading life. I reflect on what I thought homesteading was going to look like when I first started researching, to how I view it now. Most importantly, I share about the challenge of valuing the things that transition from romantic to familiar. The post Perceptions and Misperceptions appeared first on Roots and Refuge.| Roots and Refuge
Imagine this is the day you’re hopping out of bed with a new spring in your step as you anticipate the life-changing transaction taking place this| Grainews
