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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 ...

Savory Oats with Ontario Greenhouse Grown Tomatoes

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 1, 2020 | Breakfast Made Simple, Contributors, Love Local, Recipes, The Viet Vegan

This recipe was developed for Produce Made Simple by Lisa from The Viet Vegan! What Lisa says about this recipe: “While many people love a hearty bowl of fruity oats for breakfast, sometimes something savory is a good change of pace. These Savory Oats with ...

Colcannon

by Produce Made Simple | Mar 11, 2020 | Love Local

Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that’s hearty and combines two nutritious and delicious ingredients: Ontario potatoes and kale! 4-6 servingsColcannonServe hot with a “knob” (small bit) of butter , if desired.15 minPrep Time 20 minCook Time 35 minTotal Time ...

A Holland Marsh Tour

by Produce Made Simple | Nov 13, 2019 | Love Local, Special Features, Uncategorized

The Produce Made Simple Ambassadors headed north in October! This time they took a trip to the Holland Marsh, the largest area of organic (muck) soil developed for agriculture in the province and one of the most intensive areas of agricultural production in the ...

Carrot, Parsnip and Apple Salad

by Produce Made Simple | Nov 5, 2019 | Contributors, Local Produce Recipes, Love Local, Mairlyn Smith

Who says you need greens to make a salad? This Carrot, Parsnip and Apple Salad is full of flavour and colour! Carrots add colour, parsnips add sweetness, apples and walnuts give you some extra crunch. Layering it all on top of a bed of peppery arugula is also ...

Peach Icebox Cake

by Produce Made Simple | Aug 7, 2019 | Cravings of a Lunatic, Local Produce Recipes, Love Local

Thanks to Kim from Cravings of a Lunatic for this scrumptious recipe for Peach Icebox Cake with Caramel Sauce! Here’s what she has to say about it. Ontario Peach season is upon us and I could not be happier about that! I absolutely love peaches and can never get ...