A Welcome Taste of Sunshine
December 10, 2018
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We believe in supporting local first. But there are times when this just doesn’t work. There are things we cannot grow here, and as a
We believe in supporting local first. But there are times when this just doesn’t work. There are things we cannot grow here, and as a
December is upon us, and weekends are filling up with gatherings, shopping and baking. A blanket of snow is greeted with hopes that it will
Recently, the safety of romaine lettuce has been called into question all across North America as the risk of E-coli contamination has been traced to
Did you know that $31 billion worth of food ends up in landfills or composters each year? That is a staggering statistic. Every level of
When I got married, I acquired a Greek family to go along with my Greek husband. One of the best perks of this is the
Squash: easy to grow, stores extremely well, and can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. No wonder it is so popular! If you’re
A year-round staple item, onions are found in so many dishes! The following recipe is a great one to have on hand if you are
Turnips are often underrated, but have been making a comeback in recent years – some even say they have achieved “hip” status. I don’t know
A traditional favourite during the holidays, and enjoyed throughout the year, sweet potatoes can hold their own as part of dinner or as dessert. The
Those of us that love garlic, tend to add it to almost everything! If you find you have a lot on hand, try roasting some
In Ontario, eating local year-round can be a challenge. But supporting local farmers year-round doesn’t have to be! Local First We wholeheartedly encourage everyone to
Advocating for the Organic Industry We are looking forward to meeting with MPP’s and policymakers at Queen’s Park, Toronto on October 25th! Organized by the
We grow beautiful leaf lettuces in Ontario, but our growing season comes to an end in the fall. At that time, we are grateful to
This year marks the 56th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), the branch of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) that is specific
The addition of lemon juice to recipes builds a zesty flavour that can’t be beat. There are a few varieties of lemons, but the most
A nice bowl of homemade soup is my favourite comfort meal, and a staple in my winter meal rotation. This blog outlines some familiar classics,
As a member of the allium family (along with garlic, chives, scallions, shallots, and onions), leeks are an incredibly versatile vegetable that add a sweet
