RecipesSidesThanksgivingVegetablesSweet Corn Succotash
September 29, 2020
A hearty, healthy dish that combines the flavours of the fall and comes together easily.
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IngredientSeasonalThe More You KnowVegetablesFRENCH ARTICHOKE GARLIC FROM SAMSARA FIELDS ORGANICS
September 1, 2020
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...
Back to SchoolBrands we loveEasy Snacks for Growing Minds
August 28, 2020
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,...
Blog PostVegan Cashew Cheese Sauce
August 28, 2020
This time-saving version of the popular sauce uses Organic Cashew Butter, so there's no need to soak cashews. It's great for steamed or roasted vegetables, nachos, potato dishes, tacos, and vegan mac & cheese!
BerriesRecipesProgressive Phytoberry Frozen Yogurt
August 16, 2020
This quick, easy, and SUPER-yummy smoothie is a great way to keep cool and healthy - it comes together in just five minutes, and contains the nutritional equivalent of about nine servings of fruit!!
Brands we loveHealthy LivingDemand Period Equity. Period.
August 12, 2020
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...
Brands we loveHealthy LivingNatural Pain Relief
August 7, 2020
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...
Blog PostManitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Energy Bites
July 31, 2020
Healthy, all natural, and raw, these protein bites are just what you need to keep going on hikes, after school to keep hangries at bay, or as part of powerful breakfast! Our fave brand to use is Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts!
A guest post, written by our friends at The Stop Community Food Center. Hey there! We’re The Stop Community Food Centre, a local charity that uses good food to bring people together, to build community, and to challenge inequality. Our friends at The Sweet Potato have been supporting our work for years with their...
BerriesHow-ToVegetablesFreeze your own fruits & veggies!
March 18, 2020
Frozen food! So convenient, so easy! And also, sometimes, pretty expensive :/ but good news! If you’ve got access to fresh produce, a freezer, and a bit of time, it’s super cheap and easy to prep your own frozen fruits & veggies! The basics: Always wash your produce, and dry it thoroughly before freezing. Most...