Special Features Archives | Produce Made Simple

Get Creative with Salads!

by Produce Made Simple | May 22, 2018 | Special Features

Now that the warmer weather has finally arrived, we’re starting to crave light, fresh and healthy dishes. One of the easiest nutrition-packed meals that you can make for yourself is a salad! While classic’s like Caesar salads, Greek salads and Spring Mix salads ...

Reduce Your Food Waste: You can eat these!

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 16, 2018 | Special Features

Can You Eat Carrot Tops? YES you can! Add flavour & reduce food waste Often the tops of many vegetables are removed before shoppers find them at the grocery store. Extra leaves may be removed for ease of use or handling, but most often it’s because the greens will ...

All About Local Greenhouse-Grown Produce!

by Produce Made Simple | Apr 2, 2018 | Special Features

Did you know that in Ontario, we have access to local produce even during our coldest months of the year? Greenhouse cucumbers are available all year long, while peppers and tomatoes are available from February to December. We love supporting local produce, so we’ve ...

Cooking and Baking with Apples

by Produce Made Simple | Feb 25, 2018 | Love Local, Recipe Roundups, Special Features

Apples are one of the most popular and versatile fruits available. Of course, they are delicious when eaten out of hand but they are excellent in cooked and baked recipes too! Here are a few recipes to get you inspired. Apple and Walnut Stuffed Squash Photo ...

Warm up with 3 Great Cocktail Ideas for Winter

by Produce Made Simple | Feb 12, 2018 | Do the Daniel, Special Features

Looking for something special to share with friends to brighten up the cold, winter months? Daniel Reyes from DotheDaniel.com created three fun drinks for us using peaches, nectarines and plums that come from warmer climates, like Fruits from Chile during our ...

Naturally Red Foods

by Produce Made Simple | Feb 4, 2018 | Holidays Made Simple, Special Features

You’ve heard the saying, “Eat the Rainbow”. Well with Valentine’s Day just around the corner we want you to do more than just decorate with red and pink – we want you to eat and drink your colours too. We are fortunate to have year round ...