Ever wonder where the term winter and summer squash came from? Winter squash are slow growing, harvested in the late summer through the fall. They have a thicker skin that toughens into a rind which allows for it to be stored and enjoyed throughout the winter. On the other hand, summer squash are quick-growing, typically […]
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My daughter once said, “I’m so glad to be going back to school. I was getting tired of sleeping in and having fun with my friends.” The art of sarcasm begins early in life. The end of summer, however, puts us parents in mind of that old Staples commercial where parents gleefully shop for school
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Apple season at Vince’s Market has begun! From the bins outside, to the varieties in-store, we currently have many favourites in stock and a few you may not have tried yet. Let’s break down a few of the Ontario varieties and embark on a little journey around the orchard! CORTLAND APPLES Cortland apples are widely
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If you’re anything like me, apple season in Ontario is one of your favourite times of the year! Nothing beats biting into a freshly picked apple grown in the same summer sun you’ve been enjoying. Whether you like your apples sweet or tart, crunchy or more on the soft side, there’s a market for any
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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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The beefsteak tomato is one of the largest varieties of cultivated tomatoes, some weighing 1 pound or more (some even grow to weigh as much as 4 pounds!). Most are pink or red with numerous small seed compartments distributed throughout the fruit, while others display pronounced ribbing. Meaty and juicy, they’re popular among home growers
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With the summer bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables about to explode, many start thinking about what to do with all the surplus they have growing in the garden or the bushels and baskets soon available at your local Vince’s Market or farm fresh stand. Simple food preservation techniques are the answer—and it’s not just
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The recent heat wave has reminded me there are some days you just don’t want to turn on the oven or stovetop, much less fire up the grill. Adding heat to the household (while taxing the A/C), or flipping burgers over a propane-powered ‘blast furnace’ isn’t my idea of fun. Which is why lunches and
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With Canada Day coming up on us quickly—how time does fly!—I’ve decided to take a quick look into some of the dishes that are quintessentially Canadian. Dishes that have been invented and patented in some cases by innovative Canadians on the search for something super tasty. Given the diversity of Canada and the diversity in
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