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Rutabaga
Rutabagas (sometimes called Swedes) are commonly confused with turnips. But rutabagas are typically larger in size and boast a warm yellow flesh. They are often coated in a food-grade wax that extends their shelf-life. Rutabagas are hard and dense with a sweet, mellow flavour that pairs very well with other root vegetables. Although they are … Continued
Parsnips
Parsnips are white root vegetables that look very much like a cream-coloured carrot. They have a wonderful light, spicy-sweet flavour that has a hint of nuttiness while being slightly earthy tasting. They are a perfect addition to a soup or stew or can be roasted until caramelized as a hearty side dish. How to Select … Continued
Cucumbers
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, skinny English variety and the shorter, thicker field … Continued
Butternut Squash
Everything You Need to Know About Butternut Squash With a nutty, sweet flesh similar to pumpkin, the butternut squash is a commonly available winter squash that can be found year-round and used in a multitude of ways. The pale yellow/orange skin is smooth, making it easy to peel. The bright orange flesh is high in … Continued
Beets
Everything You Need to Know About Beets In Ontario, these firm root vegetables are fresh out of the ground from June to October, normally with their tops on. However, beets store very well and remain very firm in cold storage with their tops removed. They are available for most of the remaining months of the … Continued
Acorn Squash
Everything You Need to Know About Acorn Squash Named for its distinctive acorn-like shape, the acorn squash belongs to the winter squash family – which also includes butternut and spaghetti squashes – although it is available year-round. Typically dark green in colour with ridges that extend from the stem end to the blossom end on … Continued
Pears
Pears are among the most popular fruits in the world. There are over 3,000 varieties available and their flavour ranges from mildly sweet to spicy-sweet to tart-sweet. The most common varieties in Canada are Bartlett, Anjou and Bosc and our peak season is from the early fall, through the winter. All are a delicious and … Continued
Apples
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 suit every taste. Whether you like a sweet … Continued