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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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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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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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.
Aww Shucks: The A-Maize-ing World of Corn Read More »
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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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
Beat the summer heat with ‘no-burner’ meal ideas Read More »
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.
Aww Shucks: The A-Maize-ing World of Corn! Read More »
While working during the Covid-19 Pandemic, I’ve been thinking a lot about the type of posts I’ve been drawn to reading after looking for my coronavirus updates. While quarantine haircuts aren’t topical to Vince’s Market, many of the fruit slicing and cooking videos are a much better fit. I’ve seen clips of fruits I’d never
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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.
COVID-19: Making the Most of Your Time at Home Read More »
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