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We used to think that roasting citrus was just a prelude to using them in another recipe, but then our friend told us that her young sons love munching on these roasted lemon slices! This recipe is super simple, and can be replicated with any citrus; the roasting caramelizes the sugar and so the fruit...

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Looking to add more fruit to your diet as a New Year’s resolution? Nothing could be easier, than using Certified Sustainable and Non-GMO Verified Stahlbush frozen fruits in your morning smoothie. So quit stahlin’ and eat more fruit!

Who wouldn’t love handmade body care items this season? Here’s a round-up of great all natural gift ideas, and we’ve included a staff favourite paw butter recipe for preventing your doggo’s paws from cracking this winter! Plus find all of the ingredients you’ll need right here in our body care section.

Image courtesy The Stop Community Food Center / Zoe Alexopoulos If you’re not familiar with them, The Stop CFC (community food center) is a really interesting organization. They started in the early 1980’s as a food bank, but have since transformed into… well, into a community food center! They offer cooking classes, community gardens, they...

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Blog PostApple Butter

October 30, 20180

  A delightful spread on toast and breakfast pastry, apple butter lasts about 3 weeks in the fridge and makes a lovely holiday and hostess gift.

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...

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...