Whether it’s for Thanksgiving or Halloween, October is pumpkin season. Sure, we’re spotting them – in all shapes and sizes – at nearly every grocery store and farmer’s market, but the iconic orange fruit (yes, the pumpkin is technically a fruit) is good for more than just carving jack-o-lanterns. Pumpkin pie is one of my […]
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The summer heat has been steady over the past several weeks, but I’m not complaining. Ditto for when I was a kid during the “dog days” of summer when the sweltering weather was often at its peak. Back then, helping us through the high temps were a variety of frozen treats, with some squeezed through
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Popcorn may look like most other kinds of corn, but it’s a distinct variety – ideally suited to popping one of our favourite snacks. Fun fact, there are six major types of corn, most of which serve an important role in our food supply – and economy. DENT CORN Dent corn, also known as “field
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It is officially Maple Syrup Season! There is so much to love about Maple Syrup. It’s perfectly sweet, high in antioxidants, and it’s Canadian! When I think of Maple Syrup, I think of not only its delicious taste on pancakes, waffles, and French toast but of time spent with family – enjoying quality time together,
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In previous blogs, I’ve tackled the weighty topic of pizza history, and won’t repeat it here. Suffice to say this tasty, topped flatbread has come far since the classic Margherita was first served in the late nineteenth century. There are few restrictions on what can be placed on a pizza – the only one being
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The 2022 Beijing Olympics have just begun, and for the next 16 days, there will be non-stop winter sports from bobsleigh to curling to alpine skiing. But wait, there’s still more. Roughly halfway through – on February 13 – we have Superbowl 56. So for diehard fans, this means you’ll be watching a little more
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Working from home and having my office just steps from the fridge and pantry have been both a blessing and a curse. Sure, I’ve saved money on dining out – which includes those quick trips for a coffee and a treat – but having an assortment of less-than-healthy options at the ready has been a
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If you read last week’s blog, the theme (no surprise!) was on getting a healthy start to 2022. Whole foods are a key part of a healthy diet, and nuts – as long as you have no allergy or sensitivity to them – are a whole food that offers numerous benefits. Ditto for nut butters.
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As we near the end of our second pandemic year, you may have noticed a few extra inches around the waistline. Working from home has had its perks – like cutting commute times – as well as its problems. Temptation, for example, is always a threat with your “office” so close to the pantry. So,
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