Public-relations people around the world are always thinking up “clever” ideas to “help” magazine and newspaper writers—although the main reason is that such articles will help the promoters sell the products they’re hired to hawk. This year the PR folks who are hardest at work know that the end-of-year holidays are imminent, so the pitches…
Average Canadian Family Paid 43% of Income on Taxes in 2021: Study
The average Canadian family spent over 40 percent of its income on taxes in 2021—more than food, housing, and clothing combined—according to a new study by the Fraser Institute. Published on Sept. 21, the study [pdf] found that while the average Canadian family earned an income of $99,030 in 2021, a total of $42,547 was used…
5-Ingredient Protein Bars (No-Bake!)
If you’ve ever stashed up on store-bought protein bars, you know it can quickly empty your wallet. The price of high quality pre/post workout energy in the form of a bar…it adds up fast. Not to mention, many pre-packaged energy bars are loaded with ingredients that leave you scratching your head in doubt. You’re about…
Early Pumpkins
Q: We started seeing pumpkins for sale at the end of August. That is two months too early as far as I am concerned. I want to buy a couple so I can use them for pies and pumpkin bread at Thanksgiving. How long can these early pumpkins be stored? Is there a good way…
I Finally Cracked the Code to My Mom’s Cheddar Swirl Bread
My mom’s cheddar swirl bread has been a staple in our home for as long as I can remember. She would bake loaf after loaf using a vintage Mirro dough bucket and a worn recipe card as her guide. That stained and faded card contained no instructions, and the ingredients were mere approximations — there’s…
Looking for a Low-Calorie Snack? Make These Banana Bites
These bite-size frosty morsels of frozen banana, peanut butter and vegan chocolate make a perfect low-calorie snack or easy dessert. These banana bites store well in the freezer, so make some ahead and keep them on hand for those moments when you crave something sweet. Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites Serves 24 Active Time: 30…
Moderation Is Best When It Comes to Vitamin C Intake
During the cold and flu seasons, many people choose to buy vitamin C supplements in order to decrease their chances of getting sick. Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is one of the many water-soluble nutrients that are found naturally in fruits and vegetables, and it is an antioxidant that is well-known to be capable of…
Too Much Zucchini? Turn It Into Pizza
At my local farmers market the other day, I was watching the stand of a farmer friend as he made the rounds. I chatted with shoppers, handled their money as if I were the farmer, and silently took credit for all the amazing produce I didn’t grow. One of my customers bought a pile of…
Don’t Be Scared; Be Prepared
If there is one thing most people take for granted, it is food. U.S. supermarkets are always well stocked, and we don’t think much about how all that food gets there. When pushed to consider it, I wager most of us assume there are huge warehouses somewhere filled with enough food to feed the nation…
Pumpkin Pancakes, the Cozy Weather Breakfast of Our Dreams
Adding pumpkin purée is one of the easiest ways to take classic pancakes up a notch. It adds a lovely, autumnal orange hue and keeps the pancakes very moist. And complementing its flavor with brown sugar and warm spices (like cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg) makes these tall, fluffy buttermilk pancakes a breakfast worth waking up…
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