Disclosure - This Chili con Carne post is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are my own. We are certainly living in challenging and unusual times. People are staying at home and practising physical-distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. For us, this means not going out in social environments unless it is necessary. … [Read more...]
Family Favourite: Korean Beef Bulgogi #MyCanadianBeef
A family favourite in our house is Korean Beef Bulgogi. Disclosure - This post is written in partnership with Canadian Beef. All thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and my own. Parents, perhaps some of you are trying to figure out what to cook for the family and are always on the look out for recipes to add to your … [Read more...]
Canadians Have Spoken – Fresh & Canadian Beef Tastes Better Than Frozen
Disclaimer - This post was written in collaboration with Wendy’s® Canada. As always, all thoughts and opinions expressed on this blog are honest and those of the author. Through our many travels, we have learned that as Canadians, we pride ourselves in our diverse culture, rich history, and all things Canadian. We feel a sense of connection in shared experiences and we also … [Read more...]
Holiday Roasting #makeitCDNbeef Twitter Party
When we think of the Holidays, many of us think turkey and stuffing or ham with festive fixings. I have to tell you that in our family, a roast is also one of the main attractions. Holiday roasting is always a good thing! Who doesn't love roasted veggies or potatoes...and a roast beef? We're a beef farming family and a roast is a great way to feed a large group of people … [Read more...]
Rotisserie Beef! #MakeitCDNbeef Twitter Party
Most of you know that I married a beef farmer and we live on a working beef farm. Canadian Beef is a very large part of our daily life. Canadian Beef represents Canadian beef farmers and ranchers all across our great nation. Back in the day, I even contributed to the Canadian Beef blog! What some of you may not know is that when Little One was in the NICU at Mount Sinai … [Read more...]
Canadian Beef Twitter Chat! #CDNbeefchat
As a city girl who married a beef farmer, I've made it my duty to immerse myself in all things beef farming. Yes, for those of you who knew me in my former life as a world traveler and literary egghead, you are likely shocked at the life I now live. On our family farm, everyone has a job. Even our six year old daughter helps feeding the cattle. Though Hubby does the bulk of … [Read more...]
Canadian Beef Twitter Party! #CanadianBeefApp
Many of you know I've been a longtime supporter of Canadian Beef. My husband comes from generations of beef farmers, so it's a given! We raise cattle on Manitoulin Island. Canadian Beef represents the many Canadian Beef farmers and ranchers (and their families) across our nation. When Canadian Beef launched their #CanadianBeefApp, I made sure to get the app on my phone. … [Read more...]
Living on a Beef Farm – Why do we do it?
With all the social media shares on agriculture that have come about with the #farm365 movement started by Andrew Campbell (aka: @FreshAirFarmer), it's great that farmers have a voice and are able to share the realities of farming. @NurseLovesFarmr has been a long-standing #agvocate and it's great to see so many others out there sharing and supporting. When I blogged on the … [Read more...]
What Do Cows Eat In the Winter?
Welcome to another edition of #FarmFactFriday. You've asked this question, and Jill is here to answer it. What Do Cows Eat In the Winter? With a foot of snow on the ground and temperatures below zero, many people often ask, what do cows eat in the winter? The simple answer is hay. Most people are familiar the a cows diet in the summer, acres and acres of lush green grass. … [Read more...]
Life on the Farm #FarmFactFriday
Being a farmer's wife and living on a working farm, I realize there are many questions about what life on a farm is like. I want to include the perspectives of farmers and believe it is a good idea for people to get to know the farmers who grow their food. For this reason, I have teamed up with a few people in the ag world to best answer questions the public may have. We … [Read more...]
Filipino Bistek (Beef Steak) @CanadianBeef #LoveCDNBeef
With May being the month my Lola (grandmother) passed away last year, I've found myself making a lot of Filipino dishes. We're now into the beginning of June and I find I'm still cooking a lot of Filipino food. This has totally been done unintentionally. I think it's perhaps because I really, really miss my grandmother right now. I've also been missing her cooking and by me … [Read more...]
BBQ’d Beef Roast ~ Manitoulin Shawarma
Being married to a beef farmer, it comes to no surprise that my husband and 4 year old daughter both love their beef. Roasts are among their favourites.This recipe is not your standard roast recipe. Normally, I cook my roasts in the oven or BBQ. This method is a bit unusual, but oh-so-tasty and oh-so-fun!BBQ'd Beef Roast ~ "Manitoulin Island Shawarma"Ingredients:Beef shoulder … [Read more...]
An Unusual St. Paddy’s Day Dinner @CanadianBeef #loveCDNbeef
We love creating new traditions with our friends. This year, our Swiss friend invited us (and another family) over for an unusual St. Paddy's Day dinner! A beef tongue dinner!Our friend was really excited about cooking beef tongue for us and sharing a meal together. It just so happened that it was on St. Patrick's Day.I have to say that beef tongue is not something have … [Read more...]
Watch.Learn.Cook with @CanadianBeef #loveCDNbeef
We learn about food, our culture and how to cook by watching our parents cook. Well, in most cases that is where our earliest introduction with cooking comes from.I remember as a very young child, going to my grandparents' house after school and my grandfather would be watching cooking shows. Long before I became a FoodNetwork junkie, I was a Ken Kostick and Mary Jo Eustace … [Read more...]
Canadian Beef Helping Hubby Get Dinner on the Table! @CanadianBeef #loveCDNbeef
Canadian Beef has partnered with Hamburger Helper! Makes sense! When I think beef, I think of hamburger/ground beef. While Hubby loves his steaks and roasts, to me, hamburger is the most versatile. I use ground beef in so many recipes! You can make meatloaf, stuffed peppers, cabbage rolls, casseroles, lasagna, chili, spaghetti sauce, Tourtière, Shepherd's Pie...the list goes … [Read more...]