Farm girl. Farm wife. Farmer's daughter. Agriculture advocate. Ag marketer. Ag volunteer.
"There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate." When you're craving chocolate and short on time, try these easy to make chocolate cream cheese cupcakes. This is one of my stand-by recipes. I often make these for my family, share these with my co-workers or bring these to various events. Buy... Continue Reading →
Last week I joined my fellow farm writers and communicators for the annual Manitoba Farm Writers and Broadcasters Association (MFWBA) tour. We visited the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment (NCLE) near Glenlea, Man. We went on a field tour where we learned about Whole-systems field-based research and the Watershed systems research program. This was followed... Continue Reading →
This past weekend my mom's extended family ventured north to Bear Country (yes, that's what the area is called and yes, I saw a mama bear and her cub!). We stayed in cabins north of Grand Beach, Manitoba, which is on the east shore of Lake Winnipeg. It's a tradition to have watermelon and roll... Continue Reading →
Well-used cookbooks can be found in the kitchens of most farm women. Communities, churches and schools often use cookbooks as a fundraiser. These cookbooks are home to appealing appetizers, delectable desserts and everything in between. And you can tell the difference between a good and bad cookbook. The really good ones have been put through... Continue Reading →
This week I had the privilege of attending the Manitoba Food Processors Association (MFPA) Annual General Meeting and Tradeshow. This is one of my favorite events to attend partly because of the excellent food served. And not just any food... Manitoba-made food products. We enjoyed locally grown potatoes and asparagus, Manitoba certified Angus beef, and more.... Continue Reading →
This past December I boarded a plane and flew around the world to New Zealand and Australia. I spent most of my time on an organized tour in New Zealand. As I travelled across both the north and south islands, I was able to take in some of the country's agriculture. In January I shared my observations... Continue Reading →
Through social media such as blogging and Twitter, I've had the opportunity to meet people I wouldn't have otherwise met. These are people who I share a common thread with - agriculture. Through social media, I recently connected with Shannon Latham, vice-president of Latham Hi-Tech Seeds in Alexander, Iowa. Shannon invited me to write a guest... Continue Reading →
Who doesn't love a good recipe? Therefore I've decided to occasionally share one of my favourite recipes, or recipes that come with an interesting story, on this blog. I'll also try to post photos of the baking/cooking process and/or the final product. Awhile ago federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz stopped by the Manitoba Rural Adaptation... Continue Reading →
Rural Route Ramblings 