Ontario pears and potatoes are both nutritious ingredients to add to your weekly meal routine. Pears are a source of fibre (be sure to eat the skin!), as well as other vitamins and minerals. Beyond just being eaten out of hand, they can be used in pies, bars, tarts, crumbles, and salads. Try grilling, poaching, … Continued
Ripe, juicy peaches and nectarines are the quintessential fruits of summer. They’re only available for a short period of time in Ontario, so you’ll want to grab a bunch when you see them. And if you find yourself at home with a basket of ripe tender fruit, and no ideas for how to use them, … Continued
Thanks to advanced greenhouse technology, Ontarians have access to fresh, ripe greenhouse grown vegetables year round. However, summer is really their time to shine as it happens to also be salad season. Cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes make perfect salad ingredients, and the flavour combinations and salad options are endless. As long as your ingredients are … Continued
Mushrooms are a perfect example of a vegetable that lends itself well to the change of flavour profiles. In Ontario, we have access to locally grown mushrooms year round, so they’re an ingredient that’s used in every season and they’re suitable for both heavier winter flavours, and brighter summer recipes. Mushrooms are incredibly versatile, pairing … Continued
You’re likely quite familiar with Ontario asparagus, and all the delicious ways you can use it, but there are many more asparagus facts that you probably didn’t know. Asparagus Season Is Very Short Ontario grown asparagus is available from mid-May to June, so it’s a very short season. It’s usually the first crop of the … Continued
Why Greenhouse Vegetables Are The Perfect Spring Produce Ontario greenhouse vegetables are the real stars of spring for a number of reasons. Firstly, thanks to state-of-the-art-technology and a protected environment, greenhouse produce can be grown in all weather conditions and temperatures. This means ripe greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are available through the depths of … Continued
Food platters are a great way to use up what you have in the fridge, especially for family use! If you don’t have enough of something to make a full meal, add it to a grazing board. Children and adults alike enjoy the variety and the opportunity to make their own plates. Make a small … Continued
Spring season means we as Canadians are more out of doors than we’ve been for months. The warm weather brings us visiting again, enjoying time with friends, family, and neighbours after a long winter huddled down against the chill. There are several holidays that fall in springtime, and what better way to celebrate than with … Continued
It is often assumed that eating well is expensive, and can’t be done if you’re on a budget. But this isn’t true. Yes, food prices have increased over the last few years, but with the right tips and tricks, you can be a well-nourished, savvy shopper. Here are some helpful tips if you’re looking to … Continued
What is National Heart Month? February is National Heart Month. A month to raise awareness about cardiovascular health, and share prevention tips. According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, an unhealthy diet is a leading risk factor for developing heart disease. Luckily, our diet is something we have control over, and it’s something that can … Continued
