Summer squash is harvested before it fully matures, which means its skin is still tender and full of flavour. Here are some great summer squash recipes for you to try.
Sarah Galvin, BSHEc
Stories by Sarah Galvin, BSHEc
Make a tasty meal out of in-season fruit and vegetables
Knowing how to keep produce at peak freshness avoids unnecessary waste. The following storage tips come from Canada’s Food Guide.
National food day is a way to celebrate Canadian cooking
Food Day Canada is a day to celebrate Canadian ingredients, those who feed us, the incredible food research done in this country and all the cultures that bring food to our table.
Nutritious pork packed with vitamins, essential minerals
Pork is very high in vitamin B1 that helps convert food into energy and regulates appetite
Recipes for pork
Lamb is rich, earthy, mildly gamey — and also nutritious
We love the rich, earthy and mildly gamey flavour of lamb.
Why not try dressing up your asparagus dishes this spring
Asparagus is one of the first signs that spring has finally arrived. We look forward to this fresh flavour every year.
Try these suggestions to perk up those humdrum menus
If you find yourself bored with food, experiment with different cuisines to add interest and variety. Eat with friends as often as possible.
Eggs are an important part of many Easter traditions
There are many Easter traditions. Along with parades, bunnies, candy and lilies there is the egg. Eggs represent rebirth and renewal.
There are many good reasons to add pulses to the menu
Pulses are one of the highest fibre foods — just one portion of pulses provides about a third of the fibre you need for the entire day. That means they can help lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.
Winter usually means a lot of time to try new bread recipes
Winter is a great time to try new bread recipes. We usually have more time for this during the winter, and we also crave carbohydrates more in the winter.
