Three Sisters Salad Corn, beans, and squash; the three sisters are better grown together. They are ancient crops that formed the base of many Indigenous peoples’ diets. In legends, they are portrayed as three unique sisters who depend on one another. The corn grows tall for the beans to climb, and the squash provides protection…
What Jenn’s Lovin Thrifted, handmade and upcycled gifts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Dyck (@jeniferdyck) This year, during the season of giving, I’m putting extra focus on sourcing gifts that might not be brand new but are definitely hand-picked. From vintage or unique finds to gently used toys and puzzles,…
What Jenn’s Lovin All the Quilts View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Dyck (@jeniferdyck) Over the last few years I’ve reignited my love for quilting and textiles. It’s the time of year I pull out all the extra quilts and sprinkle them about my home for everyone to use and enjoy….
What Jenn’s Lovin Digital Calendars Are you team paper or digital? I wasn’t aware that there’s such a divide. I’m team digital planner all the way! Without my various overlapping digital calendars I’d be lost and so would my family. Gone are the days of carrying multiple coloured pens and an agenda. Tell me, which…
What Jenn’s Lovin Making the Most of Seasonal Vegetables Did you plant a garden this year and now are unsure how to save your harvest? Or maybe you want to pick up a few extras on your next grocery store stop or farmers market visit while local items are freshest and often most economical. Here’s…
What Jenn’s Lovin Get invited back for more! Many folks will be visiting cottage country this summer. If you are one of the lucky guests to get an invite here are a few tips to help you get invited back year after year. Are you a cottage owner? What tips would you add to the…
The weather has heated up and what better time than now to get your grill on! Canadians love to grill – from veggies, steaks, fish and seafood, kebabs, pizza, burgers, and even desserts – the possibilities are endless. Here are some of our favourite recipes for inspiration. Appetizer Sweet and Spicy Asian Chicken Skewers Get…
What Jenn’s Lovin Strawberries View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Dyck (@jeniferdyck) Fresh, local, sunshine-in-July warmed, u-pick strawberries. Growing up in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, the city that marks the halfway point between Ontario and Saskatchewan, is known for having the most sun-filled days a year by Environment Canada. In 1988,…
Meet Trevor Lui Chef Trevor Lui has been a part of our canola community for a number of years now and continuously celebrates Canadian ingredients in his dishes. He loves to share stories and food traditions passed down from his master wok chef grandfather who came to Canada from Hong Kong. Trevor grew up running…