from Arab Cooking on a Prairie Homestead It is thought that the sesame plant originated in Africa, and, at the dawn of civilization, spread through the Middle East to India and China. It was grown as a food crop by the Sumerians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, Romans and Arabs, who all used its seeds for food, […]
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In the 1920s, Habeeb Salloum’s parents left behind the orchards and vineyards of French-occupied Syria to seek a new life on the windswept, drought-stricken Canadian prairies. With recollections that show the grit and improvisation of early Syrian pioneers, Arab Cooking on a Prairie Homestead demonstrates Salloum’s love of traditional Arab cuisine. By growing “exotic” crops brought from
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If you’re looking to grow fresh, organic sprouts and microgreens at home, Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds is a top-tier resource. This Canadian, family-run business offers a wide selection of certified organic, non-GMO seeds, along with sprouting kits, equipment, and educational materials. Lisa Mumm shares the story of her family’s organic farm, which began in the 1970s
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from Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds Is there anything a good pesto can’t do? From veggie dips and breakfast sandwiches to classic pastas and rice dishes, this sprout-based pesto is bursting with possibilities. Ingredients 2 cups fresh basil 1 cup Broccoli Brassica Blend sprouts or Spring Salad Mix sprouts 1/2 cup raw walnuts (or try cashews or hemp seeds)
Everything you need to grow 30 cups of fresh organic sprouts. Fresh greens are only days away! Includes Organic Broccoli Brassica Blend (100 g), Organic Sandwich Booster (60), two 1-litre glass sprouting jars, two sprouting lids, sprouting tray and rack. Growing instructions can be found on the product page. Coming from organic family farms in Saskatchewan
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Heading to Newfoundland this summer? Win this handy beer guide and tuck it in your suitcase to find the best beer The Rock has to offer. Just follow us and like at https://www.instagram.com/p/DKMfcKYgRlM/ …easy! $20 L:1/person, Canada only. Ends Sat May 31/25. Breakwater Books
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We continue our cross-country culinary journey to Newfoundland this week. If you’re someone who believes a good meal can carry stories, memories, and even a bit of heritage, then Me Mudder’s Mudder’s Recipes: Hand-Me Downs from the Kitchens of Newfoundland and Labrador by Jennifer Leigh Hill will feel like home. This cookbook isn’t just a
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from Me Mudder’s Mudder’s Recipes Matt Collinsis not only the CEO of his company Rocked Clothing, but he is also a well-known photographer, videographer, and cinematographer. Born and raised in Corner Brook, he started his clothing company in 2017 after having moved to St. John’s. In describing his clothing line, he wrote the following: “We
The latest in a series of cookbooks that highlight the foods of Newfoundland and Labrador, this book differs from the typical cookbook because the recipes have been sourced from people living in the province. Each contributor was asked to submit a family recipe for a dish that s/he ‘grew up’ with, and as such evoked
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Since we’re in Newfoundland this week on our culinary journey, we also wanted to introduce you to Dawn Baker’s My Island Garden: Ornamental Gardening in Atlantic Canada, a heartfelt, informative, and visually stunning celebration of east coast gardening. Written and illustrated by Baker herself, this book is a vibrant blend of personal gardening memoir and
