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Ontario greenhouse vegetables are now in season!

Fresh Ontario produce may not be the usual hot topic this time of year, but you may not have considered that a significant amount of our produce is grown in greenhouses. According to Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), approximately 476,000 tons of produce are grown in these climate-controlled environments. Indeed, this is a big business, […]

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birds eye view of nut butters

I’m feeling nuts about nut butters

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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assorted squashes and pumpkins

ALL SQUASHED UP: SQUASH VARIETIES, RECIPES & STORAGE TIPS

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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Different types of apples that Ontario offers (Red and green apples)

Apples, Apples, Apples! It’s All About Apples This Week

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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Simple Food Preservation ideas: Pickles, Canned Red Peppers & Jam

Time to Start Thinking About the Summer Surplus: Tips for Simple Food Preservation

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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