Once the temperature drops and the days get shorter, salads and other light meals become less appetizing. With colder weather come the cravings for comfort foods. Here are our tips for choosing healthier winter comfort foods to get you through these cold months.
Healthier Winter Comfort Foods Read More »
With summer at its peak, many start thinking about what is to be done with all the surplus fruits and vegetables they’ll have growing in the garden or the bushels and baskets that will be available at your local Vince’s Market or farm fresh stand. Simple food preservation techniques are the answer—and it’s not just about jam and pickles either! All the produce plentiful in the summer months can be preserved with different methods to prolong their freshness and make them available for use over the winter.
Time to Start Thinking About the Summer Surplus: Tips for Simple Food Preservation Read More »
The typical salads are not a boring by any stretch of the imagination, but there are many of us looking for our new favourite salad or new favourite ingredient. In that search, we’re looking for bold flavours and a divergence from the run of the mill ingredients we’re used to eating. That’s not to say what is mainstream is out completely, but the innovation when it comes to crafting a salad is staggering.
It’s All About Balance: Salads with Bold Flavours Read More »
Who doesn’t enjoy fresh bread? Wrapped around a sandwich, or lightly toasted and not-so-lightly buttered. But with the rise of ketogenic and other low-carb diets, a lot of people are taking aim at this (now guilty) pleasure.
Check Out Our Bounty of Bread Options Read More »
The debate over animal versus plant protein can sometimes take on religious fervor – kind of like Democrats versus Republicans. But unlike our neighbours to the south, those on both sides of the food divide have significant middle ground. Even if, like me you’d prefer a nice juicy steak, plump chicken breast, or a tender salmon filet over tempeh or a ‘tofurkey’ burger.
Protein Includes More Than Just Meat and Dairy Read More »
Resolutions are cliché this time of year; as everybody is pledging to drop old bad habits in favour of new, better ones. Like quitting smoking, starting an exercise program – or forgoing the late-night TV binge watching for a proper night’s sleep.
Dial up the Whole Foods for Optimal Health Read More »
With back to school around the corner, save some time with these 5 Little/No Prep Breakfasts for Back to School! We know back to school can be busy for everyone, so we’ve come up with some simple healthy breakfast recipes to save time in the morning. Keep reading for recipes!
5 Little/No Prep Breakfasts for Back to School! Read More »
I used to wonder why the first strawberries of the season were such a delight. Sure, we can buy them year-round, and mid-winter/early-spring berries work superbly in my morning smoothie, blended alongside a banana. But it’s that first local crop that really grabs my taste buds. ‘June Berries’ In Ontario, the season begins the first
You Can’t Beat June for Local Strawberries Read More »
Earth Hour has snuck up again. For those who need reminding, it’s an hour where you’re “setting an example” for the kids by turning off the lights and TV – and dusting off a few board games. It began in 2007 as a grassroots global movement, inspiring people to take action on climate change and
Eco-Friendly Snacks for Earth Hour! Read More »
© Copyright
Vince’s Market
As a result of the closure of local community newspapers, it’s more important than ever to stay connected with your favourite local businesses, like us. Sign up today!
