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Rhubarb

by Produce Made Simple | May 7, 2020 | Produce 101, What's New

Rhubarb is a perennial plant that looks like pink celery. Although it is usually eaten as a fruit, it is botanically considered to be a vegetable. The thick stalks, which can grow up to 3 feet in height, are the only edible part of the plant. They have an extremely ...

Asparagus

by Produce Made Simple | May 7, 2020 | How To Prepare, How To Select & Store, How To Videos, Nutrition, Produce 101, Tips, Varieties, What's New

Everything You Need To Know About Asparagus Asparagus has a distinct flavour, and has been popular for thousands of years. In Ontario, locally grown asparagus is typically available from May to June, so keep an eye out during these months! This long, slender ...

Tomatoes

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 20, 2020 | How To Prepare, How To Select & Store, How To Videos, Nutrition, Produce 101, Tips, Varieties, What's New

Everything You Need to Know About Tomatoes Tomatoes are such a staple in Canadian cuisine: tomato sauce on pasta or pizza, as a base for fresh salsa, or in a spicy, fragrant curry. There’s also nothing better than dunking a grilled cheese sandwich into a bowl of ...

Sweet Peppers

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 1, 2020 | How To Prepare, How To Select & Store, Nutrition, Produce 101, Tips, Varieties, What's New

Everything You Need to Know About Greenhouse Peppers Peppers have a lot going for them. Loaded with vitamins A and C, potassium, fibre and folic acid, they’re also low in calories but big on flavour and come in a variety of colours, including: green, yellow, orange, ...

Apples

by Produce Made Simple | Feb 4, 2020 | Produce 101

Everything You Need To Know About Apples Nothing says fall in Canada like hot apple cider, fresh baked apple pie, or packing your child’s lunch with a shiny apple for snack time. Apples are prized for their aroma, flavour and health benefits, and there’s a variety to ...

Mushrooms

by Produce Made Simple | Dec 4, 2019 | How To Videos, Produce 101, What's New

Everything You Need to Know About Mushrooms Fresh mushrooms are soft, edible fungi that are earthy in flavour. While there are many kinds grown in the wild, not all of them are safe to eat. Canadian mushrooms that are available in grocery stores are always safe to ...