Ingredient

FRENCH ARTICHOKE GARLIC FROM SAMSARA FIELDS ORGANICS

The Sweet Potato - French Artichoke garlic, an heirloom variety in season now

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 FRENCH ARTICHOKE GARLIC FROM SAMSARA FIELDS ORGANICS

Progressive Phytoberry Frozen Yogurt

  Progressive Phytoberry Frozen Yogurt 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!! 1 cup yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt) 1/4 cup berries 1 scoop Progressive Phytoberry Combine all of Progressive Phytoberry Frozen Yogurt

Freeze your own fruits & veggies!

The Sweet Potato - how to freeze your own produce, like berries

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 Freeze your own fruits & veggies!

Bremner’s Fruit Smoothie Bowl

Nuts to You Cashew Berry Smoothie

  Nuts to You Cashew Berry Smoothie Delicious, nutritious and near-instant to make! It’s a quick, high-protein smoothie that will power you through your morning. 1 cup milk or non-dairy alternative 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries, blueberries or other fruit 1/2 banana 2 tbsp Nuts to You Organic Cashew Butter (add more to taste!) Place Nuts to You Cashew Berry Smoothie

Raincoast Sardine and Dill Fish Cakes

The Sweet Potato - sardine and dill fish cake recipe

  Sardine and Dill Fish Cakes 2 medium yellow potatoes, chopped 2 cans Raincoast Trading sardines, drained and chopped 1 cup carrot, finely chopped 1/3 bunch fresh dill, finely chopped 2 tbsp all purpose flour 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tbsp grated lemon peel 1 cup panko, plus more for coating fish cakes salt Raincoast Sardine and Dill Fish Cakes

Hemp + Roasted Beet Dip with Tahini

Planet Hemp Roasted Beet Dip with Tahini

The Sustainability of Raincoast Trading

Here at The Sweet Potato, we’re approached by so many brands about stocking their product. But we’re pretty darn choosey about what ends up on our shelves. Of course, it has to taste good. And we prioritise local, organic and Canadian companies whenever possible. But we also have a long list of banned ingredients, ingredients The Sustainability of Raincoast Trading

Easy Lemony Pasta

  Easy Lemony Pasta Our recipe for lemony pasta comes together in less than 20 minutes, is super easy to make, and tastes divine. We guarantee the whole family will love it! 1 500g package linguine or fettuccini pasta zest and juice of 2 lemons 1 cup heavy cream (half & half works great) 1 Easy Lemony Pasta

DIY Citrus Infused Household Cleaner

  DIY Citrus Infused Household Cleaner This recipe for homemade all purpose citrus cleaner not only smells great but is non-toxic and cost effective to boot! 1-2 quarts white vinegar 3 cups combination of orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, or pomelo fruit peels 3-4 drops 100% pure orange, lemon or grapefruit essential oils ((optional)) 1-2 quart DIY Citrus Infused Household Cleaner