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What We’re Lovin’ for May

What We’re Lovin’ for May

What Ellen’s Lovin’ All the entries and stories from My Be Well Story campaign. Watch over the next few months for the follow up stories from some of the winners as well as the launch of the Next  My Be Well Story winners.  Everyone who entered has an inspirational story about making a difference and [...]

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Be of Service

Be of Service

Success for all Be of service.  Jamie Clarke recounted getting this piece of advice from his grandfather when he joined his first Mt. Everest expedition.  He spoke passionately about serving his team not for his own gain but for the success of the overall mission. Now, you may not be planning to climb Mt. Everest [...]

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Who are you, really?

Who are you, really?

Who are you when no one’s watching? Recently, I was asked by a client who is a healthcare professional to provide some Dietitian coaching for him. You see, he had recently undergone significant surgery due to being diagnosed with cancer, had gone through all the treatments and now is back at work.  Needless to say, [...]

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What We’re Lovin for April

What We’re Lovin for April

What Ellen’s Lovin’ The reruns of Great Tastes of Manitoba TV show.  I did miss a few of the shows in the fall but I am excited to see them this spring.  I shared my top 10 reasons to watch Great Tastes with you all.  Tune in on Saturdays at 6:30 pm on CTV or [...]

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Learn all about agriculture, without leaving the city

Learn all about agriculture, without leaving the city

The Forks Market welcomes Ag in the City – March 15-17, 2013 Ag in the City is back this weekend at The Forks! It is a free, three-day event that brings one of Manitoba’s largest industries to you –in the city. Learn all about agriculture and local foods through exhibits, presentations, activities and cooking demonstrations.  Visit [...]

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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Awarded to Three Passionate and Persistent Canola Growers

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal Awarded to Three Passionate and Persistent Canola Growers

Passion and Commitment to Canola Industry The Canola industry is fortunate to have exemplary farmers. Here in Manitoba, three canola farmers have been recognized for their passion and commitment to the canola industry and to Manitoba agriculture. Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) vice president Brian Chorney, director Ernie Sirski, and past director Bruce Dalgarno were [...]

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What We’re Lovin’ for March!

What We’re Lovin’ for March!

What Wendy’s Lovin’ Popcorn – I hadn’t had popcorn in a long time but it seems to be popping up everywhere (no pun intended) lately. First I tried out our Middle Eastern Popcorn recipe in January which I suggested for awards season, then in February I sampled three unique flavours made by Chef Brent of [...]

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What We’re Lovin’ for February

What We’re Lovin’ for February

What Jenn’s Lovin’ Homemade Pizza – is a staple at my house and last month Ellen and I were able to share our dough recipe with Fiona & Derek on CJOB’s The Drive.  As I mentioned in CJOB What’s for Dinner – Pizza!, this recipe will turn any dough making virgin into a hard-core pizza [...]

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Team Manitoba Excels at World Culinary Olympics

Team Manitoba Excels at World Culinary Olympics

Culinary Team Manitoba competed in the 23rd World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt, Germany this past fall. They went, they saw and they conquered. They did Manitoba proud and brought home a silver medal. As an Olympiad event, the World Culinary Olympics are held every four years. Chefs from 54 countries (including regional teams like Team [...]

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Young Manitoba Food Innovator Receives Scholarship

Young Manitoba Food Innovator Receives Scholarship

While currently hard at work completing his last year of studies at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Agricultural and Food Science, Ryan Murphy has set high aspirations for himself; aspirations we at the MCGA have no doubt he will soon achieve.  Murphy was the winner of this year’s Manitoba Canola Growers University of Manitoba Scholarship. [...]

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