Julie Garcia’s Profile Story

Julie Garcia introduces us to MAHE’s (Manitoba Association of Home Economists) newest project, the Home and Family website and their downloadable information guide!

 

In terms of being practical and relevant and easy to read, what kind of consideration goes into how long the website guide is, and what you have to add to provide extensive information without being intimidating to readers? How do you balance that out?

 

I hope I’m not putting you on the spot for our users here, but since you mentioned blanching, could give us a little inside information on what blanching is and why it’s beneficial?

 

 

I’ll for sure go take a look at that! And in talking about that, I know that as I was reading the guide, there were a few cool fun facts that I learned myself! The one that caught my eye was substituting apple sauce for sugar in recipes, for example. What was your favourite fun fact or information piece from the guide?

 

 

In talking about having these guides distributed amongst food hampers for example and putting together and developing the guide as a whole, what are some considerations you need to think about to make it as accessible as possible?

 

 

In talking to all these partners in the sector, what’s one thing about the sector that surprised you?

 

 

Is there any last take home message you’d want to share with our users on the project?

 

 

Thank you Julie for sharing your story! 

 

We love hearing more about your experiences and what you’re learning! If you’re interested in sharing your own story with our community or want to tell us who’s story you’d like to hear from next, contact us.

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