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The Soaring Pig: Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce

Rhubarb is not popular in my home, and the same can be said for many homes. Outside strawberry/rhubarb pies and rhubarb cobbler, there is not much you can do with it.
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Food for Thought Column: 5 tips for your next barbecue

(NC) Get out on your deck and enjoy a delicious meal with friends and family and your grill favourites. John Thomson, Canada’s national barbecue champion, shares his tips and tricks to make sure your next feast is easy, fun and delicious. […]

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Survivors of Attempted Suicide group offering much-needed support

The world got pretty dark for Morinville resident Wesley Jones, so dark in fact that he attempted to take his own life two summers ago. But sitting across from him in a local coffee shop to talk about the experience and the road of life since, one can hardly imagine it. Jones sits upright, bright and positive about his direction and his mission. That mission is to find people the support that was not there when he needed it most. […]

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Food for Thought Column: DIY – Infused olive oils at a fraction of the price of gourmet shops

(NC) Herb-infused olive oil is a simple and tasty way to add flavour to any dish. Extremely versatile, it can be used for cooking, salad dressings and marinades as well as a condiment to coat your food with delicious notes of herbs, citrus, garlic or spices. […]

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Food for Thought: Quick tips for fun and easy breakfasts

(NC) Most parents have sleepless nights, hectic mornings and laundry that doesn’t get folded. Cutting corners where you can means spending more time with family. But, serving quick, nutritious, home-cooked meals will improve your family’s health and your budget. […]

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Food for Thought: Healthy dinner in a flash

(NC) Getting a healthy dinner on the table doesn’t have to be intimidating or time-consuming. Here, Tori Wesszer, registered dietitian and blogger at Fraiche Nutrition, shares one of her go-to meals that’s sure to become a weeknight favourite. […]

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Food for Thought Column: 7 simple swaps to incorporate plant-based eating into your diet

(NC) As one of the top food trends, everyone is talking about the power of plant-based eating—but putting it into practice can seem daunting. Choosing a plant-based diet isn’t necessarily an overnight switch, nor does it have to mean a complete diet overhaul. We’ve simplified the pressures of doing the plant-based diet “right” with swaps to introduce plant-based eating into your daily routine. […]