Seasonal Produce

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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Apples on an apple tree

Apple Season is Just Around the Corner!

If you’re anything like me, apple season in Ontario is one of your favourite times of the year! Nothing beats biting into a freshly picked apple grown in the same summer sun you’ve been enjoying. Whether you like your apples sweet or tart, crunchy or more on the soft side, there’s a market for any

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Homemade strawberry lime popsicles

Homemade popsicles: a cool summer treat

The summer heat has been steady over the past several weeks, but I’m not complaining. Ditto for when I was a kid during the “dog days” of summer when the sweltering weather was often at its peak. Back then, helping us through the high temps were a variety of frozen treats, with some squeezed through

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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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no heat meal idea - strawberry goat cheese salad

Beat the summer heat with ‘no-burner’ meal ideas

The recent heat wave has reminded me there are some days you just don’t want to turn on the oven or stovetop, much less fire up the grill. Adding heat to the household (while taxing the A/C), or flipping burgers over a propane-powered ‘blast furnace’ isn’t my idea of fun. Which is why lunches and

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