Spring 2006

Please note, there was an error in the River Cafe Raspberry Chocolate Scones recipe on p. 20. Click here for the corrected recipe and revised instructions. Please note, the photo in Picture Perfect on p. 42 of this issue was incorrectly identified as wheat.  The picture is of a barley plant.  A correction notice will be printed in the Summer 2006 issue.

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Features

• Pamper yourself
  Creat a spa in your own home

• Agriculture in the city
  Urban living meets its rural roots

• Turn your kitchen green
  Innovative kitchens that are good for the environment

• Herbs that heal
  New medicinal herbs are growing in Alberta fields

• From farm to fork
  Ongoing efforts continue to ensure the safety and quality of Canadian Pork

• Grocery stores of tomorrow
  The latest shopping trends could soon be coming to a grocery store near you.

Departments

• Web wise
  For more information on topics covered in this issue, visit these web links

• For your bookshelf
  A simple approach with sophisticated results

• In their kitchens
  Discover the best of brunch with River Cafe chef Scott Pohorelic

• City slickers
  Jennifer and Terry visit a local distillery that is simply intoxicating

• Since you asked
  Experts answer your questions about avian influenza.

• Day in the Life
  Alberta grows an impressive variety of fruits and vegetables

• Just for Kids
  Eat smart, have fun.

• Your thoughts/What's coming
  Comments straight from our readers.

• Picture perfect
  Photos that capture the spirit of Alberta's agri-food industry.

Quick Bites

• Top 10 perennials
  Here's some help for Albertans when picking the best plants to thrive in their gardens.

• Revolutionize dinner
  This do-it-yourself meal service company helps take the stress out of deciding what's for dinner.

• Declutter your kitchen
  A professional organizer offers her top tips on organizing the busiest room in the house.

• One smart turkey
  Uncover the answer to a common misunderstanding about turkeys.

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• Spa sensation
  Looking for more great spa recipes that you can make in the comfort of your home? Find them here!

• The best of brunch
  Try these recipes for a best-ever weekend brunch.

• On the produce path
  Find out where to buy local produce, learn what's in season and when.

• Healthy snacking
  Kids love a snack. Here are some creative ideas for healthy snacks that are fun to make and delicious to eat.