Archive | August, 2011
OAS for Sept. 1:  Fresh Edamame is here!

OAS for Sept. 1: Fresh Edamame is here!

Yes, it’s shocking to realize that it’s September already!  But on the bright side, September is a great month for Ontario produce.  So enjoy everything September has to offer in Ontario!

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OAS August 25:  Delicious Concord grapes!

OAS August 25: Delicious Concord grapes!

Every year, I look forward to when Concord grapes are in season.  They’re delicious and are so different from other grape varieties in both their tart, yet sweet flavour, and their unique texture.  Who doesn’t love biting into a grape that literally pops in your mouth?  Enjoy!

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Canning with Confidence

Canning with Confidence

This past Sunday I attended my first Culinarium Preserving class with Master Food Preserver Betsy Aziz.  We’ve held several classes this season but events was Jacalyn’s domain so I did not participate in the past workshops.  With Jacalyn off to pursue her dietetic internship, that leaves me to support the classes.  I had a great [...]

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OAS for Aug. 18th: Delicious Blackberries!

OAS for Aug. 18th: Delicious Blackberries!

Are you feeling the pressure to eat all of the Ontario berries you possibly can, before Fall arrives?  We’re sure you’ll love this week’s blackberries and blueberries, along with other yummy fresh items like fennel, cucumbers and radish.  Enjoy!

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OAS Aug. 11:  A rainbow of colour!

OAS Aug. 11: A rainbow of colour!

This week, we’re excited to provide you with an incredibly colourful bag!  Multi-coloured carrots and beets, blue plums, peachy-peaches, blueberries, green chives…even the whiteness of the cauliflower will pop!  Enjoy!

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