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five unconventional but totally delicious gluten-free toast recipes

One of life’s most uncomplicated yet super satisfying snacks, toast is in a category all on its own! Not only is it fast and easy to make, but it is also delicious and incredibly versatile. Toast gives you the option of being either sweet or savoury depending on what toppings you put on it, whether that … five unconventional but totally delicious gluten-free toast recipes

Five uses for tahini that aren’t hummus

Don’t take this the wrong way – we LOVE our hummus. Nutty, creamy, filled with heart-healthy fats, and great for everything from spreading on toast to dipping cut-up veggies in, it’s hard to get much closer to a perfect food. Still, no matter how much we love it, it pains us to see one of … Five uses for tahini that aren’t hummus

Our Safer Shopping Hours Program Is Ending

To Our Community: We’re so grateful for your support over these last few years as we’ve done our best to navigate our way through the Covid-19 pandemic. We’ve worked hard to keep our community and our staff as safe as possible during these incredibly unpredictable times. As society has opened up again, one of the … Our Safer Shopping Hours Program Is Ending

If milk upsets your stomach, a2 Milk™ might be the solution!

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THIS NEW CAULIFLOWER MAC & CHEESE BITES RECIPE FROM a2 Milk™! Milk is the secret ingredient in our favourite baked goods, the perfect refreshment alongside a sleeve of cookies, and the key to many of the most delicious cheeses around the world. So, if you’ve ever been on the receiving … If milk upsets your stomach, a2 Milk™ might be the solution!

Have you tried potato chip cookies?

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As if potato chips couldn’t get any better – have you tried them baked into cookie dough?  When you’re perusing the aisles of a grocery store looking for a snack, cookies and potato chips are two of the most undoubtedly popular options. Are you craving something sweet and soft? Crunchy and salty? Or maybe even … Have you tried potato chip cookies?

Why you should try making hot chocolate with chocolate bars

Another summer has come and gone, leaving us with nothing more than the promise of flurries, bundling up and another long, harsh winter. Those of us who live in Canada are no strangers to the arctic chill, but when the time comes to break out the bulky boots and puffy coats, many of us find … Why you should try making hot chocolate with chocolate bars

Five jackfruit recipes that prove BBQ season is doable on a plant-based diet

As we gear up for another season of burgers, steaks, and hot dogs, it can feel pretty isolating as a plant-based eater. Whether our summer festivities include camping, going to the cottage, or having a cookout in a park, the menu is pretty much always the same: meat, meat, and more meat. Who knew foregoing … Five jackfruit recipes that prove BBQ season is doable on a plant-based diet

What makes sprouted grain bread so good for you?

What would we be without bread? As one of the most ubiquitous staples in Western culture, we’ve found so many different ways to enjoy it and to make it. From focaccia to brioche, and from sandwiches to stuffing, there’s just so much to love.  And love it, we do. So much so that we can … What makes sprouted grain bread so good for you?

Four coffee recipes to keep you cool this Spring That Aren’t Iced Coffee

Longer days, shorter sleeves – Spring is finally here! We’ve been waiting for some nice, beautiful weather for so long that it almost feels like a mirage… but nope, it’s really here! It’s that interesting time of year when you can go for a stroll and see someone wearing a T-shirt, and someone else still … Four coffee recipes to keep you cool this Spring That Aren’t Iced Coffee

Five quick lunches you can make with canned salmon

One of the things they never told us about being a parent is the sheer amount of decisions you have to make. Sure, heading into parenthood, you understand that there are a lot of decisions that need to be made, like where your kids will go to school or what clothes they’ll need, but no … Five quick lunches you can make with canned salmon

If you’re having trouble giving up bread, try this

No one actually wants to give up bread, right? It’s something we do for health-related reasons, not because bread isn’t delicious. I mean, who could say no to a perfectly layered sandwich or a nice slice of toast to accompany their morning sunny side up eggs? No one! It’s impossible! And that’s why, when we’re … If you’re having trouble giving up bread, try this

Easy and actionable steps you can take today to help save the bees

It’s no secret that bees are integral to a thriving ecosystem. Unfortunately, however, it’s also not a secret that they are disappearing at a rapid rate. Losing honey is the most apparent snag of their quick decline, but, for the unaware, bees affect way more than you might even realize. In fact, insect pollination alone … Easy and actionable steps you can take today to help save the bees