Sweet Potato Blog
Ahhhh, the great Canadian outdoors… We sure are lucky here in Ontario to have access to some gorgeous wilderness, provincial parks, and campgrounds. If you’re planning a camping trip, here are 10 items we think are essentials for first aid and personal care. Whether you’ve got an intense backpacking canoe trip planned or a laid-back...
DessertNo-CookRecipesVeganVegetarianPeach Sorbet
July 23, 20180
A yummy simple dessert for a hot summer day, this peach sorbet is gluten and dairy free and sweet, tangy and refreshing.
Fresh and tangy, these quick pickled beans are the perfect way to enjoy locally grown green beans from HOPE Farms.
Blog PostCottage Cheese
July 6, 20180
One of the best parts of summer is cottage weekends – the lake, the company, and – of course – the food! (And if you’re city-bound, try these Cottage In The City spots to get the cottage experience without the travel time!). While we’re not saying that you should buy ALL the cheese for your...
Blog PostFERMENTATION, PROBIOTICS, and YOU!
July 3, 20180
What is Fermentation? Fermentation is a metabolic process wherein, in the absence of oxygen, sugar is consumed to produce chemical energy. This occurs in yeast and bacteria, and also in oxygen-starved muscle cells (as in the case of lactic acid fermentation). The organic acids made during fermentation give fermented foods their characteristic tang and provide...
DrinksRecipesLemon Spiked Kombucha Iced Tea
July 3, 20180
Here’s a delightful tea that gives you all the benefits of kombucha tea without having to make the probiotic mixture from scratch. Simply make your favourite black tea and Botanica will do the rest with their special blended Botanica Daily Gut Shot.
One of our dear friends crafted this simple, yummy Rainbow Veggie Skewer recipe to commemorate pride - but it's delicious anytime!
RecipesAsian Flank Steak Skewers
June 30, 20180
Thin strips of grilled flank steak marinated with lime juice, ginger, garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce. The perfect recipe for a summer weekend.