With March Break fast approaching, you might be wondering what you’re going to feed those hungry little bellies when it’s too soon for a meal, but imperative you stave off a threatening meltdown! Never fail, we have you covered with fun, healthy ideas that will satisfy even the pickiest of eaters.
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Breakfast in a bowl: It’s an easy weekday morning classic, but it doesn’t always have to consist of multicolored sugary circles splashed with skim milk. We’re talking about flavor-packed, nutrient-dense, appetite-appeasing, soul-soothing starts to your day. Nutrition-packed breakfasts can have short-term and long-term health benefits. Research shows that consuming half of the day’s calories at breakfast followed by smaller lunches and dinners can help decrease hunger and help people lose weight.
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With so many fresh, delicious Ontario vegetables in season, there’s a simple way to extend summer’s bounty right into the fall. Give pickling a try. Pickled vegetables are a great way to add flavour to sandwiches, salads, and side dishes. They are great for snacking as well as adding to charcuterie boards. You’ll be sure to impress your guests with these simple tips on how to pickle vegetables.
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To all of those soccer lovers out there, today is the start of the UEFA Euro 2016 soccer tournament from France. What better way to kick off a summer of high-level international sport than with this tournament in advance of the Rio Olympics this coming August. Most people can remember some of the amazing sporting moments that occur at these events, like where were you when Sydney Crosby scored the Golden Goal in 2010?
To get in the European spirit this week our blog will highlight the game-day snacks of choice from all across Europe. And some tips on how you can bring a taste of these wonderful culinary countries to your table.
Tastes of UEFA 2016 Read More »
Summer is fast approaching and the warm days leave us looking for fresh, flavourful snacks that give us that little pop of energy we are looking for. Fresh fruit is definitely the answer for most people. A lot of times when we are speaking with customers, they ask about the best technique for cutting and preparing fruit so that most of it does not end up in the garbage with a peel. So, this week, we’ll show you the best techniques for two exotic fruit items we get asked a bunch about: mangoes and pineapples.
Best Techniques for Slicing and Dicing Mangoes & Pineapples Read More »
How great is it when you’re out at a party or wedding and it’s time for the dessert table? My personal favourite is when you get there and you see a great plate of fresh fruit and tower of flowing chocolate. Chocolate fondue… What a great combination, and with the right ingredients is actually a great way to get some powerful foods into your system with amazing flavour and taste. Today we will help layout the best way to re-create a great chocolate fondue experience at home for any special occasion or even just a Tuesday night. It’s fun, it encourages trying new fruits and it’s a fun way to try new chocolate.
Best Chocolate Fondue at Home or at Your Party Read More »
When it comes to grilling cheese it is important to note that not all cheese can be thrown on the grill with the same results across the board. There are specific cheeses on the market that are solely made for the BBQ or a grill pan. Halloumi, the king of grilling cheese, is a salty semi-hard goat and sheep milk cheese. Due to its high melting point this cheese is definitely one that is suitable for the grill. In its raw state, Halloumi is dense and hard; not exactly the kind that you would want to display on your next cheese board. Once grilled or pan-fried, its exterior turns crispy and golden-brown while the inside softens without melting.
Halloumi – When Cheese Meets the Grill Read More »
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