Cathi Litzenberger

John Keough with his share of the spoils from a day of canning with his daughter, Morning Star food columnist Cathi Litzenberger.

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: There are no limits to canning

Cathi Litzenberger puts up jars of everything from salsa to spaghetti sauce, with help from her dad, John Keough

John Keough with his share of the spoils from a day of canning with his daughter, Morning Star food columnist Cathi Litzenberger.

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: Help is at hand for all of that zucchini

An excess of zucchini causes many a gardener to groan with despair, but this versatile squash forms the basis of many a meal

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: It’s time for a tomato marathon

Take one of the summer's favourites and spend a few hours canning and putting up jars of tomato sauce for the winter

It’s time to stock up on Mason jars

Nature's bounty will keep your pantry stocked up for the winter

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: Fish is not just for Fridays

Cathi Litzenberger explains the history behind no-meat Fridays

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: Peppers are ready to get stuffed

Red, yellow, green or orange: bell peppers are a perfect summer food and filling them up makes them even more tasty

Two-year-old Zoe Silbernagel, from Calgary, enjoys some special treats at a backyard picnic by the lake.

Get your kids to pack a picnic

Summer is the perfect time to get kids involved in helping prepare a picnic basket and heading out to the beach or park.

Two-year-old Zoe Silbernagel, from Calgary, enjoys some special treats at a backyard picnic by the lake.

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: So many ways to enjoy corn

Head to the farmers’ market or to the fruit stand to buy local corn for these delicious recipes.

Seven-year-old Dana Litzenberger checks out some fresh Okanagan cherries while the Calgary resident visits family in Vernon for the summer.

Okanagan cherries a healthy choice

Cherry recipes sweeten your palate and also provide some health benefits.

Seven-year-old Dana Litzenberger checks out some fresh Okanagan cherries while the Calgary resident visits family in Vernon for the summer.

KITCHEN WIT AND WISDOM: Summer salads lighten up dinner

In the hot days of summer it’s nice to turn to salads for a light meal or for the main entree to a family supper.

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: It’s time for strawberries

Cathi Litzenberger shares recipes for one of summer's favourite fruits in a salad and in a frozen dessert

A winning basket of locally-made products is the inspiration for this week’s recipes.

Keeping it local supports families

Cathi Litzenberger says shopping for locally grown and made products is better for health, and the economic health of a community

A winning basket of locally-made products is the inspiration for this week’s recipes.

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: A little summer comfort

Cathi Litzenberger offers up some cold-weather recipes that are perfect for June's rainy, cold, wet weather

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: Give Dad your time

This Father's Day, why not spend time with Dad, instead of giving him another tie or a bottle of cologne?

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: It’s time to heat up summer

It's time to think about what to serve Dad on Father's Day, June 17

Enjoy these two eggs Benedict dishes, with smoked salmon, above, or morel mushrooms, below,  each of which includes fresh asparagus.

Add some green to your breakfast

Columnist provides some tips on how to use fresh, in-season asparagus

Enjoy these two eggs Benedict dishes, with smoked salmon, above, or morel mushrooms, below,  each of which includes fresh asparagus.

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: Radiant rhubarb

Check out some tasty treats that can be prepared in advance for summer and fall

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: The green spears of spring

Armstrong asparagus is here, and it's healthy, affordable and delicious — try this versatile green veggie in salads

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: Spring brings the fresh taste of rhubarb

Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, rhubarb has many health benefits and is a tasty basis for chutney and desserts.

Kitchen Wit & Wisdom: Asparagus season has arrived

It's May at last and that means fresh, local asparagus has arrived in Armstrong: healthy, tasty and easy to prepare.