What About Food?
Who doesn’t love precooked meals? And what could be better than for you to prepare them in the first place?
Who doesn’t love precooked meals? And what could be better than for you to prepare them in the first place?
Low-bush cranberries and lemon are two flavours that shout out “Spring!” at this time of year. The swans are flying overhead…
What do you wear to an outfitters ball? The two terms seem to be in contradiction to each other.
Yukon dining on the wild side Read More »
So, is this a boy bush or a girl bush?
Beautiful bushes with nary a berry Read More »
Raspberries, blueberries, crowberries and cranberries: being on Yukon time means planning your weekends around where to pick once the – dare I say it? –
Last year we had an early spring and I found the first prairie crocus blooming on April 1st. Most years the crocus blooms near the
Yukon Wildflowers that Bloom in April Read More »
It struck me a couple days ago that I have gotten out of the habit of baking, and was missing having nibbly bites about for
I extracted a small tub of raspberries from the freezer yesterday, comforted to see it near overflowing with the season’s harvest. Though saskatoons and blueberries
For me, the summer of 2016 has been the best berry year ever. My berry season starts with wild strawberries and they were bigger than
I recently discovered a great trick for keeping strawberries fresher for longer: wash them in a one part vinegar to 10-parts water solution, then leave
What am I doing? It is -45 C and I am starting to feel trapped. I haven’t left the house – unless you count visits
Kinnikinnick’s Latin name, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, comes from arctos and ursi meaning bear and staphylos and uva meaning bunch of grapes. Amazing: the taste of those
At the beginning of January I set myself the task, for 2016, of clearing the cupboard of experimental aquavits, infused spirits and liqueurs. A task
Raspberry Ultimatum Read More »
In the past two years the herd of Porcupine Caribou in Old Crow herd has gradually changed its natural migration route.
Berry Picking in Old Crow Read More »
Gin is the quintessential summer spirit, especially for those of us who live above the 49th parallel. Rum, tequila, and bourbon more properly belong to
Bitter Lessons and Sweet Memories Read More »
In spring, while we wait for the snow to melt, we check on the chives to see if there will be enough for a taste.
With the beauty of the fall colours comes an increase in the ever-present danger of frost. For some, this is evidence of a balance between
To Frost or Not To Frost Read More »
With visions of Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Milkshakes — in fact, with strawberries of any shape and size — I got bamboozled into our strawberry escapade
Strawberry Fields Forthcoming Read More »
Rhubarb is the earliest crop to be harvested in the Yukon and is now fresh and plentiful. Grab it from your garden or find a
Rhubarb and Strawberry Fare Read More »
The Seniors Association, up on College Drive, not only has a fabulous greenhouse going, they have a complete gardening management system all set up and
Seniors Who Are Growing and Giving Read More »
Well, we are nearing the end of summer and, while no one wants summer to end, there are benefits at this time of year …
A ‘Berry’ Wonderful Time of Year Read More »
Picking in the blueberry patch; what could be sweeter? Along waterways and creeks, hillsides and rocky patches, these little blue beauties are worth the hike.
Bottoms-up in the Blueberry Patch Read More »
The bright-red colour and tart flavour of Yukon cranberries complements Christmas feasts beautifully. For a change, try baking cranberry sauce ahead of the big day.
Cranberries Colour Christmas Read More »
Wild raspberries are yours for the picking in a ditch or river bank near you. Take advantage of our warm summer weather and gather plump,
Cooking on the Wild Side of Summer Read More »
For the Thanksgiving table, nothing could be finer than Yukon cranberries prepared with the zing of oranges. This is a very simple, very delicious way
Conserving Cranberries Read More »
It’s time to bring fresh flavour into our long winter season! Bursting with colour and flavour, wild cranberries (Vaccinium vitis-idaea), or lingonberries, are one of
Cranberries For Health Read More »