Apple Pie
By Getty Stewart, Professional Home Economist Thanks to Fruit Share I’ve had the chance to pick a large variety of prairie apples. They’re so delicious and perfect for making pie. I …
What is a teen clinic?
By Kendra Monk, PHEc “Hello! My name is Kendra, and I am a teen clinic counsellor. Have you ever been to a teen clinic before?” This is often how I …
Mandatory Home Economics Food and Nutrition Education: A Case for Manitoba
By Darren Fife, IPHE There is no question that food preparation skills are an important part of healthy eating. Unfortunately, in recent decades we’ve moved from home-cooked meals to prepacked …
Outdoor safety for do-it-yourself projects
Updated April 2020 The weather is warm, the birds are out and it’s a great time to take on some outdoor projects. Before you build that new deck, shed, tree …
Don’t get caught in the dark – label your electrical panel
Can you read the labels on your electrical panel? It’s important to understand which circuit breakers control which areas of your home. This information is useful when doing electrical work …
Tips for Using Common Food Bank Finds
Stretching food budgets and using foods donated from food banks comes second nature to many responsible for feeding children and adults in community organizations. But even the best of us …
Accurate Nutrition Information
Updated in July 2015 by the Manitoba Association of Home Economists This is the information age. Consumers are constantly bombarded with information from television, radio, newspapers, magazines and the Internet. …
Electrical safety in the kitchen
Updated April 2020 The saying “too many cooks in the kitchen” may ring true with more people currently staying at home. Grocery stores are experiencing an increased demand for baking …
Protect your home from Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is “the silent killer” — colourless, odourless and tasteless gas you won’t be able to detect on your own. If you have a carbon monoxide detector, a beep …
Boating, fishing or swimming this summer? Know the deadly risks around dams
Near a generating station the water may seem calm. But below the surface are powerful currents that can drag you to the bottom. And that’s just one of the dangers …
