It all started more than 30 years ago in their mom’s kitchen where brothers Chris and Peter were baking up croutons to sell. As the story goes, they sold their hockey card collection to help fund their business for the most ‘Canadian’ of feel-good origin stories. Since then they’ve grown a huge business from their … Local Spotlight – Neal Brothers
Hey Everybody! Though we often joke around in our flyer and on our social feeds, we take our role as stewards of the community very seriously, and we always have. Being as progressive as possible is a part of our DNA, and we are proud to have been one of the first grocery stores in … We’ve Made Mask-Wearing Mandatory In Our Store. It’s The Right Thing To Do For Our Staff And For Our Community.
The other day we were all talking about the little things we’re missing during the pandemic, and I realized that, of all things, I really miss spa water! Going to the gym, or the spa, was a regular part of many people’s pre-pandemic self-care routine. Whether you prefer lifting, or hitting the elliptical, or a … Spa Water
Locally grown by our friends at Samsara Fields Organics, French Artichoke Garlic is the latest exciting addition to our produce department! So named because of the way the cloves are arranged inside the head (which people thought looked like an artichoke), this is one of the mildest varieties of softneck heirloom garlic. It’s the preferred variety … FRENCH ARTICHOKE GARLIC FROM SAMSARA FIELDS ORGANICS
Kids be snacking, amirite? Amidst all of the disruptions and uncertainty of this fall, it can be really grounding to focus on some fundamental certainties of life – the sun will rise, the wind will blow, and kids will want snacks. And contrary to what some of us were told when we were growing up, … Easy Snacks for Growing Minds
Here at The Sweet Potato we’re big proponents of menstrual equity. Easy access to affordable, safe period care is essential. We want to see increased education and empowerment so folks can decide for themselves how to take care of their menstrual health. This is all integral to ending the stigma around a totally natural and … Demand Period Equity. Period.
Pain is an inevitable part of life. Thankfully, we’re lucky enough to have at our disposal a number of natural methods to relive it! Ginger : most people know about garlic’s ability to reduce nausea and soothe gastric upset, but did you know that it’s also been shown to fight pain, including joint pain and menstrual … Natural Pain Relief
Infectious Disease Prevention at The Sweet Potato Staying calm and clear-headed can be hard when headlines clamour about the spread of COVID-19. Toronto Public Health has repeated that the general public’s risk continues to remain low here in Toronto. We take our lead from their evidence-based best-practice. However, Public Health agencies at every level of … Flattening the Transmission Curve of COVID-19
We learned about Stone Soup Network in late 2019 and we decided immediately that we needed to become involved. Firstly, our very own City Councillor from back when we were Ward 13, Sarah Doucette is the Director of the Parkdale/High-Park chapter. We’ve known Sarah to be a true community champion and we were thrilled to … Stone Soup Network – Building Community
Yogurt Parfait with Oh My Yummies Quinoa Clusters A yogurt parfait is the perfect quick breakfast! Use a plant-based yogurt for a vegan option and be sure to top with nutrient-dense, totally delicious organic quinoa clusters from Oh My Yummies! 3/4 cup organic greek yogurt or your choice of plant-based yogurt A few tsp honey … Yogurt Parfait with Oh My Yummies Quinoa Clusters
Seventh Generation household cleaning products and baby care have always been popular at The Sweet Potato. We love that their cleaners are plant and mineral-based so that you can feel good about getting that deep clean without harsh chemicals. And that’s not just some fancy marketing tactic on their part — unlike other companies, their … Seventh Generation is on a Mission
We love to champion some of the companies we stock on our shelves. We are so lucky to meet some totally awesome people bringing lots of passion, innovation, and community love to the local food scene. Sometimes those companies even get to take things global. One of those companies is MadeGood. We just love how … Brand Spotlight – MadeGood