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
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
Peaches are reminiscent of summer no matter what time of the year you enjoy them. Their unique, fuzzy skin and soft, sweet flesh distinguishes them from their cousin, the nectarine. Peaches are often seen in crisps, cobblers and pies, but remember that peaches are delicious in more than just dessert recipes. Try tossing them in a … Continued
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
