Spring is in full swing! Discover what’s in season for May. With Spring in full swing, locally grown products are increasingly available. Pick up Mint, Cod, Cucumbers, and Yogurt for a complete and seasonally-available Cod fish & tzatziki dish for May. Don’t forget that products such as dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt), meats (chicken, beef, eggs), and greenhouse […]
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Cooking whole grains has never been easier. Our resident chef shares his top tips so you can enjoy more grains with your meals. Let’s be honest, there are some foods we all find hard to get onto our plate, and that’s OK. Being healthy is not just about being active and selecting nutritious foods. It’s […]
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Fresh herbs & vegetables available in BC during April Now that spring is in the air, flowers are in bloom and local foods are becoming more plentiful. Buy local grown foods to support the local community economically while reducing your carbon footprint. Plus, any chef will tell you that fresh is best! So, why not […]
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Our friends at We ♥︎ Local helped us identify seasonal winter foods in BC. We are excited this month as we know spring is just around the corner! That means, farmers markets start to open and our community grocery stores start carrying more BC grown products. To help you discover what’s available this month, our […]
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You’ve heard it before that one of the healthy patterns of eating is the Mediterranean diet. But does that mean you need to abandon the use of local foods? You’ve heard it before that one of the healthy patterns of eating is the Mediterranean diet. But does that mean abandoning local foods? Not at all! Here’s […]
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A chilly winter in January still provides BC with many local products. Warm up with these ingredients & soup recipes. Just because it’s January doesn’t mean there are no local foods. You’ll be surprised how our mild weather can still produce many foods. Don’t forget that products such as dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt), meats (chicken, […]
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Use these simple tips for making a cheese platter that your guests will love. BC produces a rich variety of cheeses. Use the suggestions below to create a cheese platter that includes cheeses with a variety of textures (from soft to hard cheeses) and a variety of flavours (from a mild flavour to a more […]
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What do we know about the relationship between dairy products and cardiovascular health? The evidence may surprise you. Quick Quiz #1 When it comes to cardiovascular health, dairy products are: ❍ Beneficial ❍ Neutral ❍ Detrimental The answer, according to a recently published systematic review1 of the relationship between dairy product consumption and risk of cardiovascular-related […]
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We break down the types of cream available in Canada, and explain which type to use in recipes. How to use cream in recipes Uh oh. Your recipe calls for heavy cream and you’re not sure—is that the same as whipping cream? Cream is generally categorized based on the percentage of milk fat (MF) it […]
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