from Grandma’s Cookies This is a popular type of shortbread cookie, formed into individual cookies rather than a cake cut into wedges. It makes wonderful Christmas cookies, easily cut out for custom shapes for decorating with icing and sprinkles. Homemade shortbread is quite simple to make and far superior in texture and flavour than store-bought! […]
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From Impossible Burgers to lab-made sushi, two witty, plugged-in food scientists explore leading-edge AgTech for the answer to feeding a settlement on Mars — and 9 billion Earthlings too. Feeding a Martian is one of the greatest challenges in the history of agriculture. If we can figure out how to sustain ourselves on Mars, we
The Middle East and the Prairie West meet–deliciously–in this cookbook of over 100 recipes developed by Canada’s foremost expert in Arab cuisine. Habeeb Salloum spent his childhood on the Saskatchewan prairies, the son of Syrian homesteaders who thrived during the depression and drought of the 1930s by growing the dryland crops of their homeland. In
As we inch closer to the possibility of human colonization of Mars, the question of how we will feed ourselves on the Red Planet becomes a topic for discussion. Dinner On Mars: The Technologies That Will Feed the Red Planet and Transform Agriculture on Earth by Evan D. G. Fraser and Lenore Newman is a
from Dinner on Mars I asked author Evan Fraser for his favourite recipe and he tells us, “All my fav recipes are old (e.g. from family cookbooks that go back a few generations). Salad, cell-sashimi and an algae shake is what we’ll eat on Mars! Not really recipe fodder – but if you want a
Cookbooks have always been a gateway to explore diverse culinary traditions and flavors from around the world. Bison Delights, a cookbook authored by the late Habeeb Salloum, is no exception. This delightful collection of bison recipes promises to take readers on an exciting gastronomic journey through the rich tapestry of flavors and cultures. Before delving
from Bison Delights This recipe follows the method for making ouzi in Damascus, the oldest continuously inhabited city on earth today. The Byzantine Emperor Justinian called Damascus “the light of the Orient.” The writer Maurice Barrès is reported to have said, “Damascus is not a mere area of land; it is the place of the
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from Diabetes Meals French Onion Soup is ready in 15 minutes and is true comfort food. An even faster way to make this soup is to use 1 package of dried onion soup mix. This package will replace the bouillon mix and the two onions. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 3 packets (each 0.2 oz/4.5 g)
When it comes to picture books that both entertain and educate, Julia, Child by Kyo Maclear stands out as a true gem. This beautifully illustrated and heartwarming story takes readers on a delightful culinary adventure, celebrating the joy of cooking, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of a child’s imagination. https://kyomaclearkids.com/ Julia, Child introduces us to
November is Diabetes Month in Canada! With diabetes prevalent in my family, I am always looking for helpful solutions to meal planning. I recently stumbled upon the Diabetes Meals for Good Health Cookbook by Karen Graham and Dr. Mansur Shomali. This comprehensive cookbook offers a treasure trove of delicious recipes and expert advice to help
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