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Look, it’s not entirely clear what makes this cake recipe a “picnic cake,” nor what earned it a spot in this cookbook in...
06/12/2026

Look, it’s not entirely clear what makes this cake recipe a “picnic cake,” nor what earned it a spot in this cookbook in particular, but I’m certainly not going to pick a fight with Edith Adams. Its designation as an outdoor dessert may come from its size (the batter is intended to fill an 8x13 pan, which is plenty for a gathering) or its transportability (the cake is cooled in its pan, so no removal required, and if you have one of those baking dishes with an accompanying lid, you’re golden) or some other overlooked aspect; regardless of its intended purpose, it looks fantastic. A full cup of shortening and two cups of bananas will keep this thing moist for a LONG time, so go ahead and make it a day in advance! Just try and make sure to keep it away from all of the ants that are going to smell the sugar and come running. 🍌

Find the full recipe in HarvestIR. Banana Picnic Cake from Edith Adams' Barbecue Book: Successful Recipes for Outdoor Meals at Home, Picnic Spot, or Camp. https://loom.ly/qSOSFDM

Alumni always have a home at UFV, and in the library it is no different. The library is still here to help our Alumni wh...
06/11/2026

Alumni always have a home at UFV, and in the library it is no different. The library is still here to help our Alumni whether it is three days after you graduate or 13 years. Alumni can still check out books and journals, use library computers (with guest access), and there are some options for databases. Visit https://loom.ly/IYJUmTE for details or speak to a library staff member.

Dive into this week's pick It's All about the Land: Collected Talks and Interviews on Indigenous Resurgence by Taiaiake ...
06/10/2026

Dive into this week's pick It's All about the Land: Collected Talks and Interviews on Indigenous Resurgence by Taiaiake Alfred. This book exposes how racism underpins and shapes Indigenous-settler relationships. Renowned Kahnawà:ke Mohawk activist and scholar Taiaiake Alfred explains about the Candian government's reconciliation agenda, and shares his speeches and interviews from the past two decades. Rooted in ancestral spirit, knowledge, and law, It’s All about the Land is a perfect read for Indigenous History Month.

It's all about the land

Congratulations to all of our UFV graduates! Wishing you the best and brightest futures. You made it! 🎓🎉
06/09/2026

Congratulations to all of our UFV graduates! Wishing you the best and brightest futures. You made it! 🎓🎉

In celebration of the gorgeous Valley weather and summer’s long evenings, we’re kicking off a month of recipes for outdo...
06/05/2026

In celebration of the gorgeous Valley weather and summer’s long evenings, we’re kicking off a month of recipes for outdoor dining with this shockingly fiddly recipe from the 1965 Calgary Stampede and Rotary Club barbecue. Spareribs are always a win, as is anything Hawai’ian-inspired (your humble author has, perhaps, a mild bias towards brown sugar and pineapple in all applications) but holy crow, these instructions call for the chef to baste the ribs every two to three minutes for a full hour! The good news is that since spareribs need to be cooked to well-done, they’re pretty difficult to overcook – but it might be an idea to take the cooking in shifts if you’re making this for a crowd. No one wants to be the only person fussing over the meat while your friends are all having the times of their lives playing Flip 7 at the backyard picnic table. Ask me how I know.

Find the full recipe in HarvestIR: Hawaiian Grilled Spareribs and Sauce from The Stampede Barbecue Round-Up for Outdoor Living. https://loom.ly/SGZrIX0

This week we're bringing you not one, but three film-themed staff picks. 🍿First up: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. If y...
06/03/2026

This week we're bringing you not one, but three film-themed staff picks. 🍿

First up: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. If you’ve watched the movie, you’ll love the book even more! (Seriously, go read the book!) This book is about an unlikely friendship set in outer space and it’s full of hope for humanity.

For any fans of the long awaited Devil Wears Prada 2, check out Lauren Weisberger's novel that inspired the first film.

In the mood for some ancient Greek literature? Check out Homer's The Odyssey before the film adaptation hits theatres later this summer. We have a number of different translations--and even a graphic novel--to choose from.

What's your favourite book to film adaptation? Let us know in the comments. 🎥

Don't miss your chance to visit the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs before they go on summer vacation. 😎 Drop by Abbotsf...
06/02/2026

Don't miss your chance to visit the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs before they go on summer vacation. 😎 Drop by Abbotsford Campus Library between 11:30-12:30 on the following days:
-Tuesday, June 2
-Monday, June 8
-Tuesday, June 16
-Monday, June 22
-Tuesday, June 30

Follow our stories for day of reminders! Stay tuned for announcements about future visits. 🐶

St. John Ambulance BC/Yukon

What is “snappy” cheese, exactly? It’s probably synonymous with sharp cheddar, which is the kind that would certainly st...
05/29/2026

What is “snappy” cheese, exactly? It’s probably synonymous with sharp cheddar, which is the kind that would certainly stand up best to being subsumed into an equal amount of butter, but doesn’t “snappy” sound a little more fun? I know I’m always partial to the cuter name for a given ingredient. There’s probably not a huge taste-related difference between this spread and the act of just adding the separate ingredients to your sandwich, so this is a texture-based experience: will you add shredded cheddar for that slight variation in mouthfeel, or use some softened MacLaren’s cheddar from the red tub and make one smooth, unified spread? Personally, a mixture like this makes me think of cold roast chicken, tomato, and onion, but this butter is just a foundation for you to build your sandwich masterpiece.

Find the full recipe in HarvestIR: Cheese Butter from Watkins Cook Book https://loom.ly/HCBmGME

This week's staff pick is The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh. Set in the Sundarbans, a marine biologist and his companions ...
05/27/2026

This week's staff pick is The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh. Set in the Sundarbans, a marine biologist and his companions set out in search of a rare dolphin.

Place a hold on this title, or check out one of Ghosh's other novels (we have several)!

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