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Let’s Cook: Tried and true truckers, others

Which do you consider the source of higher, deeper, truer joy: the blessing which comes from having a friend, or from being a friend? When it comes to our recent lifestyle of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are blessed to have a sundry of friends. As I sit and work at the computer, I ...

Food Safety and COVID-19: Tips for Keeping You Safe

You may have heard with the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that you should be washing your food with detergent, dish soap or even bleach to prevent you from getting the virus. Don’t do that! Here some facts you need to know about food safety and the coronavirus. The Food and Drug ...

PrairieFare: Food storage questions abound in COVID-19 pandemic

“We’re eating out of the freezer,” one of my Facebook friends said. “What do you think of this really, really old pizza we bought from a kid who was fundraising?” A picture of an ice-covered, dried out, grayish pizza sitting on a pan accompanied his Facebook post. He’s a funny ...

No bread flour? No problem

LONDON (AP) — Are you struggling to find bread flour and fresh yeast at the moment? If so, you’re not alone. With millions of people across the globe stuck at home due to lockdown measures imposed during the coronavirus pandemic, many people are choosing to make their own bread, rather ...

PrairieFare: Enjoy more family meals during the coronavirus pandemic

“We’re going to gain 10,000 pounds if you keep cooking and baking like this,” my husband said as he glanced in my direction. Did I mention he tends to exaggerate a little? “How many pieces of banana cake have you had?” I asked. “This is my second piece,” he replied without ...

What to do when your income drops

An abrupt reduction in family income, such as if your employer closes during the COVID-19 outbreak, can be a traumatic experience psychologically and financially. But there are ways you and your family can minimize the hardship. – First, don’t panic. Give yourself time to get over the ...