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Say goodbye to plastic bags!

As a part of our waste reduction efforts, we will be discontinuing the use of plastic shopping bags in-store. As of October 1, 2021, depending on supply, we are asking our customers to please bring their own bags or to use recycled cardboard boxes that will be available to you.  Making the shopping experience more … Say goodbye to plastic bags!

Cutting back on food waste: here are five surprising ways to use leftover bread instead of throwing it away

If there’s anything that we can all get behind, it’s learning how to be less wasteful. According to Love Food Hate Waste, about 63% of the food Canadians throw away could have been consumed. That’s an alarming statistic! So, with that in mind, learning how to repurpose food that we otherwise would have deemed as ‘bad’ seems … Cutting back on food waste: here are five surprising ways to use leftover bread instead of throwing it away

Easy breakfast ideas that guarantee you’ll get out the door in time for school

Back to school time is officially just around the corner! Although many things are still shrouded in uncertainty thanks to us entering another school year with COVID still in the midst, it’s also an exciting time for many of our kids who are excited to get back at it (and parents who are excited for … Easy breakfast ideas that guarantee you’ll get out the door in time for school

Nuts To You Almond Butter Sweet Potato Muffins

  Nuts To You Almond Butter Sweet Potato Muffins Incredibly fluffy, moist, and perfectly spiced, this recipe is sure to become an instant breakfast or snack time favourite. Enjoy these golden-brown muffins fresh out of the oven, or freeze them to save for later. muffin tray sifter whisk cooling rack 1 egg ¾ cup sweet … Nuts To You Almond Butter Sweet Potato Muffins

Surprising foods kettle chips make all the better

We’re all in agreement that chips are one of the best snacks ever invented, right? With their endlessly varied flavours, cuts and textures, there really is something for everyone. Even if you’re someone who prefers your munchies on the sweet side, this usually savoury snack has tons of sweetened options also. With that, is it … Surprising foods kettle chips make all the better

Theo No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

  Theo No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars These easy-to-make and easier-to-eat Theo Chocolate no-bake peanut butter chocolate bars only require 5 basic ingredients, many of which you probably already have! These creamy, decadent and rich bars are the perfect go-to for those who love the colossal combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Chocolate topping 4 (85g) … Theo No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Less time, more nutritious: how to prepare healthy lunches for your children in less time 

Each year when August rolls back around, there is one singular thought on the minds of parents and students alike: back to school time! Usually, all that means is a new grade, new school supplies, new outfits, and a newly empty-during-the-day home, but this year, much like last year, is fraught with confusion on how … Less time, more nutritious: how to prepare healthy lunches for your children in less time 

Pamonha (Sticky Corn Cake Bundles)

  Pamonha (Sticky Corn Cake Bundles) Pamonha is a popular dish in Brazil, particularly in Mina Gerais and São Paulo. Made with fresh corn and milk that’s wrapped and cooked in corn husks, this sweet version has a wonderful texture somewhere in between corn pudding and mango sticky rice. Enjoy piping hot or cooled with … Pamonha (Sticky Corn Cake Bundles)

Five delicious recipes that will have your kids happily eating whole grains

Any parent will tell you that getting your children to eat healthily is not always an easy feat. If they had it their way, mealtime would consist of an endless rotation of frozen nuggets and pizza instead of whatever veggie dish you put in front of them. Even if the food that you prepared is … Five delicious recipes that will have your kids happily eating whole grains

The unique story of how a patient got two surgeons to pivot into the food industry

When was the last time you heard about two surgeons ditching their scalpels and surgical gowns for chef’s knives and aprons? Never? Well, it’s certainly not every day that established doctors make a strong pivot into a sometimes uncertain industry like the food industry, but that is exactly what the founders of Dr. Praeger’s did … The unique story of how a patient got two surgeons to pivot into the food industry