Prairie Fare: Consider food gifts for those on your list
“What would you like for Christmas?” I asked my husband as we shopped one evening. “I just need some new undershirts,” my husband replied. He grabbed a package from a rack and handed it to me.NDSU Extension Service, 12/14/2012
Prairie Fare: Try rosemary to boost flavor, memory
“Mom, something smells heavenly!” my 14-year-old daughter exclaimed. “Wow, what’s for dinner, Mom? When is it time to eat?” my 17-year-old son asked a little while later. “Be patient. You’ll see,” I said.NDSU Extension Service, 12/07/2012
Prairie Fare: Try holiday strategies to save money
“What does this advertisement mean, anyway? It says ‘the more you buy, the more you save,’ ” my college roommate remarked.INFORUM, 11/29/2012
Prairie Fare: Choose appliances that save energy, water
A good craftsman never blames his tools, my husband teased. Note to other husbands or significant others: Dont say that. Ever.NDSU Extension Service, 11/23/2012
Prairie Fare: Try some Thanksgiving Day trivia
As I noticed an advertisement for a Thanksgiving buffet at a local restaurant, I was tempted. Who can resist golden roasted turkey with stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes and rich gravy, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, assorted salads, breads and pumpkin pie?INFORUM, 11/16/2012
Prairie Fare: What do you do if your freezer goes out?
“My freezer went out. What food can I save?” my caller asked. She wasn’t sure how long her appliance had been out of commission.INFORUM, 11/09/2012
Prairie Fare: Don’t pass up pumpkin on your plate
“I want to make the recipe from your column, but where am I supposed to get some pumpkin?” someone asked me a couple of years ago. “What do you mean?” I asked. I thought she was teasing me.INFORUM, 11/02/2012
Prairie Fare: Smart snacking can fill nutritional gaps
About midmorning, I sometimes find myself a little low in energy, so I rob my lunch bag. I eat the yogurt, crackers or piece of fruit. Sometimes I eat all of the ready-to-eat foods. By lunchtime, much to my disappointment, sometimes I have one thing left to eat. That’s a pretty sad lunch.INFORUM, 10/25/2012
Prairie Fare: Apples promote good health, fight cancer
“That apple tree is amazing. Look at this apple!” my older daughter exclaimed as she held up a large, bright red apple. She had just come inside after using our apple picker to pluck some of the brightest red fruits high in the tree in our backyard.NDSU Extension Service, 10/18/2012
Prairie Fare: Canning tomatoes easier than most think
“Could you freeze the rest of the tomatoes tomorrow?” I asked my husband. I had filled a large box and a 5-gallon pail with large, ripe tomatoes. I also was packing to leave for a conference the next day.INFORUM, 10/12/2012
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