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Platters are Perfect for Pan Am Snacking

Pan Am also offers increased snacking opportunities.
If you’re like me, and are inspired by world-class athletes competing with the best in their field, greasy/salty/highly processed munchies won’t do. I may not be getting ready for competition in Lima, but that’s no excuse to settle for anything less than premium fuel.

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

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.

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tips for preserving fruits and vegetables - Vince's Market Grocery Stores Uxbridge, Newmarket, Tottenham, Sharon Ontario

Summer Surplus: Tips for Preserving of Fruits & Vegetables

With summer waning, many start thinking about what is to be done with all the surplus fruits and vegetables growing in our gardens or the bushels and baskets that can be purchased at your local Vince’s Market or farm fresh stand. Simple food preservation techniques are the answer. And it doesn’t just have to be

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Fresh Local Asparagus Ontario - Vince's Market Grocery Stores Uxbridge, Tottenham, Newmarket, Sharon Ontario

Now is the Time for Local Asparagus

Vince’s takes asparagus very seriously! Young asparagus is more tender, so Vince’s follows the growing season and focuses on local asparagus as much as possible. You can steam, boil or microwave asparagus, but I prefer it oven roasted or stir fried – in generous amounts of olive oil or butter! Here are some tips for selecting the best asparagus at the grocery store.

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