Interfacing, Lining and Underlining
There are a number of interfacings, underlinings and linings on the market that can help give the garment you sew a more professional appearance. Knowing what to use and how …
Safe Preserving of Fruits, Tomatoes, Salsa, Pickles and Relishes
Equipment, ingredients, time and temperature are crucial factors in safe preservation of food. For food safety, use good quality ingredients and modern recipes, equipment and processing techniques. The level of …
Removing White Film from Glasses
Question: I’ve noticed my glasses have come out of the dishwasher lately with a foggy white film on them. Is there anything I can do to remove this and prevent it …
Fat Free: The Real Definition
Canada’s Guidelines for Healthy Living continues to educate people on choosing nutritious foods The following information should help you when those FAT-FREE labels jump out at you in the aisles …
Barbecued Pork Tenderloin with Soy-Mustard Sauce
Lean pork tenderloin grills to perfection in short order for an easy meal. If the grill is not handy, simply roast it in the oven. Serve with couscous and steamed …
What is MSG?
Monosodium glutamate is a salt that is made from glutamate acid. Glutamate acid or glutamate, is one of the most common amino acids found in nature. It is a major …
Are Plastic Bowls and Plastic Wraps Microwave Safe?
Do we need to worry about chemicals, particularly plasticizers, migrating from plastic to the hot food in the microwave? Plasticizers, the ingredients in plastic wraps that make them clingy and …
How to Marinate Safely
Marinating or soaking meat, poultry, fish and game in a seasoned liquid, called a marinade, enhances the flavor of the food and often makes it more tender. However, unless proper …
Getting Ready for Baby
Getting ready to welcome a new baby into your life is an exciting time, thank goodness you have nine months to prepare! Purchasing and borrowing all of the equipment, clothing …
Nuts and Seeds
Are you a lover of nuts, but have been avoiding them because you think they are too high in fat? Well, there’s good and bad news. They are high in fat, but …
