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Mushrooms

by Produce Made Simple | Jun 17, 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 ...

Asparagus

by Produce Made Simple | Jun 3, 2019 | 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 ...

Rhubarb

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 29, 2019 | 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 ...

Sweet Peppers

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 15, 2019 | 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, ...

Grapes

by Produce Made Simple | Mar 3, 2019 | How To Select & Store, Nutrition, Produce 101, Tips, Varieties, What's New

Everything You Need to Know About Grapes Botanically a berry, there are thousands of varieties of grapes grown in countries around the world, and popular producers include Chile, Italy and the United States. Depending on the variety, grapes can be purple, red, black, ...

Strawberries

by Produce Made Simple | Mar 3, 2019 | Produce 101, What's New

Everything You Need to Know About Strawberries Once upon a time, shoppers in Ontario were only able to delight in fresh strawberries for a few short weeks in early summer. However, now “Everbearing” strawberry plants produce fruit throughout an entire growing season – ...