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Spring Fling Prize Packs!

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:00:32 +0000

* * * Fruit Share Manitoba would like to extend our thanks to the following Spring Fling prize pack sponsors (clockwise from top left): Manitoba Canola Growers donated this backpack filled with recipes, cool cooking tools and a pretty snazzy apron. The U of M Press jumped in with a great bundle of books, including…

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Why We Love Rhubarb (And You Should Too!)

Thu, 24 Jul 2014 15:03:09 +0000

It’s more versatile than you think! Easy to grow, yet easy to overlook. Many people shy away from rhubarb due to its tartness and confusion over how to prepare it. Once picked, rhubarb is easily stored in the refrigerator or can be frozen for future use. Check out these simple recipes for some great ideas…

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Fruit Share Expanding to… Dauphin?

Wed, 14 Aug 2013 15:21:34 +0000

Gaetene is a resident of Dauphin, MB and has written a great piece that will be published in a number of local newspapers this week. She is looking in to the idea of starting a Fruit Share in Dauphin and the surrounding Parkland area. Way to go Gaetene! Dauphin “Berry Patch” and Fruit Share Manitoba…

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Harvesting Rhubarb

Fri, 31 May 2013 03:10:48 +0000

We are gearing up for harvesting season! With the recent rain and warmer temperatures, rhubarb will soon be ripe, if it isn’t already! Picking rhubarb is a very simple process, however there are few tips to keep in mind: –Before you start– Remember, only the stalks of the plant are edible! Refrain from picking stalks if this…

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Grow Your Own Rhubarb

Mon, 27 May 2013 21:20:41 +0000

We’ve been posting a lot about rhubarb so I’m sure there are some of you wondering how you can grow your own. Rhubarb is one of my favorite plants because it’s incredibly easy to grow. It’s important that, when you’re starting out, you pick a good plot because rhubarb will return each year. We attempted…

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Rhubarb: What’s in it for me?

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:36:48 +0000

Let’s talk nutrition! Rhubarb is made up of several key nutrients including potassium, vitamin C and calcium. Potassium is a mineral that plays a role in blood pressure control, muscle growth, the nervous and digestive systems, kidney health, and brain function Vitamin C is an antioxidant that keeps us healthy and protects our cells from damage Calcium is…

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Rhubarb – 10 interesting tid bits

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:39:24 +0000

Are you a rhubarb lover? It seems some people love it and some people don’t. I am a lover. Not only is it a remarkably hardy, fast growing and low maintenance plant, but those tart stalks are incredibly tasty! Rhubarb pie, rhubarb crisp, rhubarb oat bars, stewed rhubarb, rhubarb BBQ sauce (yes!), rhubarb slush, rhubarb…

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Dreaming of Fruit

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:42:16 +0000

Dreaming of Fruit By Hadass Eviatar Hadass is a Winnipeg writer. She blogs at My Coat of Many Colours (link is http://hadasseviatar.com/blog/), where she muses on life, health and the joys of local food. It’s the Winter That Wouldn’t Die. Below-normal temperatures, piles of snow everywhere. Talk of a big flood, again. But I’m dreaming…

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Steinbach’s First Pick!

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 19:36:54 +0000

A very generous neighbour asked Fruit Share to harvest his rhubarb. We were able to pick about 20lbs of rhubarb from his three plants. 1/3 went to Southeast Helping Hands, Steinbach’s local food bank. The donation was well received and will be available next week during the Foodbank’s pick-up day. A great start to Steinbach’s…

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The First Fruit of 2012

Wed, 23 May 2012 20:06:14 +0000

Here’s a look at the first batch of rhubarb shared with us for 2012. Weighing in at 4lbs 4oz, this pre-picked bundle was shared with us by home owners from the South Osborne area who have been donating their rhubarb since 2010. I’ll be sharing this rhubarb, where I shared the very first batch back…

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