1 April Fool’s Day is always an opportunity for fun.
1 Today is the 25th anniversary of the creation of Nunavut. The largest and northernmost territory officially separated from the Northwest Territories on April 1, 1999, via the Nunavut Act, providing a territory to the Inuit for independent government.
4 It’s Carrot Day, and we’re happy that carrots have a day because they are a sustainable pantry staple that can last for weeks when stored in a breathable bag or cut up and in water (in the fridge) or blanched and blanched and then frozen. Turn to page 54 to find some easy ways to the low-cost and nutrient-dense vegetable.
4 On this day 75 years ago, Canada joined a military and political alliance with European and North American countries signing the North Atlantic Treaty. Thus, NATO was formed to guard the freedom and security of its members by military or other means.
7 National No Housework Day falls on a Sunday this year. Here are a few habits to adopt to help lighten the load so that cleaning doesn’t feel like as much of a chore.
In the kitchen: Wiping surfaces and washing dishes every day will prevent time-consuming messes down the road.
A quick, once-a-week targeted effort
