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Swiss Chard

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 16, 2018 | How To Prepare, How To Select & Store, Nutrition, Produce 101, Tips, Varieties

Swiss Chard Swiss chard is a nutritional powerhouse — an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, as well as a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and dietary fibre. This tall leafy vegetable is a part of the goosefoot family – aptly named because ...

Spinach

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 16, 2018 | How To Prepare, How To Select & Store, Nutrition, Produce 101, Tips, Varieties

Everything you Need to Know About Spinach Spinach is a great item to always have in your refrigerator! With a flavour that is much milder than other dark leafy greens, spinach is incredibly versatile. Try it raw as a base for a salad, your choice green for fresh juice ...

Kale

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 16, 2018 | Produce 101

Everything you Need to Know About Kale Kale is one of the hardiest members of the cabbage family. Kale is often eaten raw in a salad, sautéed in olive oil, braised in a flavorful stock, added to soups and stews, baked into kale chips or blended into a morning ...

Collard Greens

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 16, 2018 | How To Prepare, How To Select & Store, Nutrition, Produce 101, Tips, Varieties

Everything You Need To Know About Collard Greens Available year round, collard greens are a type of cruciferous vegetable (same family as broccoli and cabbage) that pack a ton of nutrition and fibre. These greens are often used in East African cuisine, ...

Baby Bok Choy

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 16, 2018 | Produce 101

Everything You Need To Know About Baby Bok Choy Baby bok choy is a type of cabbage, originally from China that has green leaves, with thick white stems. With its sweet flavor and crisp texture, baby bok choy works well with a variety of foods. It is a fantastic ...

Cucumbers

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 15, 2018 | Produce 101

Everything You Need to Know About Cucumbers In Ontario, we are able to buy cucumbers at the peak of perfection all year round. Sometimes they are grown in fields and sometimes they are grown in local greenhouses, but regardless of where they comes from, both the long, ...