Loreen Husband has been cooking since she was four years old.
When you find her in a kitchen, you know something gourmet is about to be served up.
"I love the magic of it. You can make things that taste good," said Husband. "You can play with things. Food isn't made just one way; you can make it many different ways. I love putting my heart into it, I enjoy feeding people with love."
One of Loreen's staples is a delectable borscht. She makes a great potato leek soup, and her lasagna will have you going up for thirds every time. In 2022, Loreen completed her first adult cookbook, 'The Best of Simple Fare'.
In June of 2024, Husband started another cookbook, this time for kids. Titled 'A Cookbook for Kids, ZYX, We FINALLY came FIRST!', Loreen is ready to launch her newest creation on Saturday. The community is invited to join Loreen as she launches the book.
It will start at 11:00 a.m. at the Dauphin Public Library. There will be a hunt for some little piggies, and if your child finds a pig in the library, they will get a free book. The books will also be for sale on Saturday.
If you can't make it on Saturday, but are interested in purchasing one for your child, head to Simple Fare by Loreen. You can also call her at 572-6226.
"It's exciting for me to give this to kids so they have something that can be their own," said Husband. "They can learn how to become a good cook. We have a grand niece who has made several things and is loving it."
Loreen and her son Benji are also in the process of writing a series of children's books. She says being able to inspire the younger generation to spend time in the kitchen cooking is a proud moment for her.
"Oh yeah, for sure. Whoever thought that you could do this sort of stuff," commented Husband. "Even Simple Fare, the cooking part of it, I never thought it could be a reality. Then being able to write cookbooks, get them together, make them interesting, and fun."
She ran Simple Fare by Loreen from 2016 to 2023. She served thousands in Dauphin and the area and always received rave reviews.
It was bittersweet when she retired in 2023, but she has seven years to look back on. Seven years full of laughs, memories, and incredible food.
"It was amazing. I love feeding people. Right now, I'm back at Whitmore School twice a week helping the kids to have a healthy lunch," ended Husband. "To me, feeding people has always been a part of my heart, and probably always will be."
Her current kids' cookbook, A Cookbook for Kids, ZYX, We FINALLY came FIRST, is on sale for $19.99.
