I’m always amazed at what I can create when the cupboards are bare. Whether it’s because local offerings are scant, or I’ve just not had the time to grocery shop, there’s something rewarding in the challenge of making something out of nothing.
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More on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)
In our last e-newsletter we talked about the pitfalls of Genetically Modified Foods. For those of you who want to get the “Coles notes” version around the controversy, here is a quick recap >>> For those of you looking to dig a little deeper, check out these great videos to expand your mind and nourish [...]
Our GMO-Free Grains Selection
Most commodity crops grown in Canada–including soy, canola, and corn–are now grown with GM seeds. There are no federal laws requiring labeling, so it can be pretty hard to find oils, grains, corn and soy products that are not genetically-modified, which is why we are proud to carry some great small farm products that are [...]
So What’s the Big Deal About Genetically-Modified Foods?
This week we’re taking a break from our regular “Feature a Farmer” series to do a little mini-post about genetically-modified foods. We’ll only go into it very briefly here, as there are numerous websites that have already compiled in-depth information on the subject. But here is a brief rundown of what GM foods are, and [...]
Buckwheat flour and Buckshots
Buckwheat is a high fiber, gluten free grain that is part of the rhubarb family! We all know what buckwheat flour is (the milled grain), but what about Buckshots?