Despite all the high temps and heat warnings, we must face the inevitable – which is that summer is drawing to a close. Indeed, the calendar does not lie, and with September (and Labour Day) just around the corner, it may be time to savour the final few weeks of summer fare. With this in […]
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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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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 the squash to be stored and enjoyed throughout the winter. On the other hand, summer squash are quick-growing,
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How much do you really know about corn? We all know it is delicious, has many uses, and fields of it can be seen in the rural communities around our stores. A sign of summer and of BBQs, corn on the cob is one of those vegetables that makes any meal more of an adventure.
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August 3rd is National Watermelon Day, and although this is more of an American creation, there’s no reason we can’t celebrate here. We generally consider the watermelon a fruit – and that’s okay – but it may be more correct to label it a vegetable. The watermelon is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family of
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With summer at its peak, many start thinking about what to do with all the surplus fruits and vegetables 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 about jam and pickles
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Cooking with basic ingredients takes more time and effort than ordering a pizza or unwrapping a frozen tray. But you know that homemade tastes better, and by making it a team effort (i.e. assign the kids to clean and chop the veggies), mealtime can be a great hands-on bonding experience.
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Winter squash comes in many shapes and colours with flesh that ranges from golden-yellow to brilliant orange. No two look alike and most are harvested when fully mature once the cooler weather sets in. They can be stored for months in a cool basement and the different varieties of winter squash may be substituted for each other in your many squash recipes. Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, winter squash can be prepared in sweet and savory recipes.
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