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Classic Potato Salad – Two Ways!

by Produce Made Simple | Sep 11, 2020 | Dinner Made Simple, Local Produce Recipes, Love Local, Lunch Made Simple, Side Dishes Made Simple, Special Features

Classic potato salad is a favourite in Canada almost any time of the year. The team here at Produce Made Simple all agree that potato salad is synonymous with fun gatherings; either summer BBQs or winter celebrations but we couldn’t quite agree on what recipe ...

Ontario Apple-Carrot Muffins

by Produce Made Simple | Sep 3, 2020 | Breakfast Made Simple, Healthy Snacking Made Simple, How To Videos, Local Produce Recipes, Love Local, Recipes

These hearty muffins are the perfect make-ahead breakfast or after school snack. Use Ontario-grown carrots and apples and you’ll feel even better knowing you’ve supported your local growers! 12 muffinsOntario Apple Carrot Muffins Save Recipe Print Recipe ...

Ontario Blueberry Cheesecake

by Produce Made Simple | Aug 5, 2020 | Desserts Made Simple, Love Local, Special Features

A rich cream cheese base perfectly complements the sweet blueberry glaze and a generous topping of fresh Ontario blueberries add a splash of deep colour and flavour. You’ll get a taste of summer in every bite! Ontario Blueberry Cheesecake Save Recipe Print ...

Chocolate Raspberry Muffins

by Produce Made Simple | Jul 8, 2020 | Desserts Made Simple, Love Local, Special Features

Chocolate and raspberry are the perfect summer pairing! And when put together in muffin form they make for a crave-worthy snack that’s perfect for taking along on an outing or just to picnic in your own backyard. Chocolate Raspberry Muffins Save Recipe ...

A Niagara Tender Fruit Tour

by Produce Made Simple | Jul 2, 2020 | Featured Members, How To Videos, Love Local, What's New

The Produce Made Simple Ambassadors were on the road again! This time they took a trip to Niagara region to learn more about the Ontario tender fruit industry. The day consisted of touring three facilities – PG Enns, Vineland Co-operative and Tregunno Fruit ...

Ask the Expert: How does Asparagus Grow?

by Produce Made Simple | Jun 5, 2020 | Ask the Expert, Love Local, Special Features, What's New

Many wonder how asparagus is out so early in the spring and the simple answer is that it is a perennial plant that when well cared for grows for up to 20 years. Each May, the tender stalks emerge from the ground and each spear is cut by hand. In fact, asparagus spears ...