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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
Summer Surplus: Tips for Preserving of Fruits & Vegetables Read More »
There’s far more to this fruit than its 92 percent water and mild hint of sweetness. Here are some health benefits of watermelon. I’ve always thought of watermelon as seasonal, but you can, and should, enjoy it year-round.
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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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When I first came across a pair of pickers, I thought the process – and the product – a bit unusual. An older couple was hand picking these tightly-coiled green fronds from the riverbank, each resembling the scrolled end of a violin.
Fiddlehead season is here, but not for long! Read More »
I’ve always thought of watermelon as seasonal, but you can, and should, enjoy it year-round. There’s far more to this fruit than its 92 percent water and mild hint of sweetness. Watermelon have a ton of health benefits including high amounts of the superstar phytonutrient lycopene.
All About Watermelon! Read More »
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