Fat Bombs: the new craze that’s crossin’ the nation. But are these tasty tidbits a trend or are they actually what we should be eating? For the past few decades, big food corporations drilled into us that fats were the devil.…
While I used to consume coffee religiously, I stopped recently because of the caffeine overload to my system. Typical symptoms included: jitters and trembles, an overactive mind, and a mid-afternoon crash. Don’t get me wrong I still love the drink—especially…
Phyllis and Fred Nelson, champions of the Aurora Golden Gala apple, started farming in Cawston, BC in the 70's and have been growing organically since 1989. Now a three generation family farm, they manage a 4.5 hectare orchard, growing mostly…
Dessert doesn't have to mean unhealthy! Swap out refined sugar for some healthier sweet options and learn how to crush those sugar cravings with some healthy sweet treats. We will also be talking about sugar blues and how to eat for…
Heirloom Tomatoes & Turning the Corner into Early Autumn Apples Cherished, grown and seed- saved by enthusiasts worldwide, heirloom or heritage tomatoes are gracing us with their showy colours and flavours as we move into the late summer harvest. Growing…
Once broiled, you can use enjoy these amazing peaches in a few ways: as a savory- sweet side dish, or sliced and served on top of an arugula salad with a little balsamic cream, or as a dessert with ice…
Gorgeous Plums, Crisp Sunrise Apples, and Peach "Haven" This week there is an abundance of colours and flavours popping up: Deep electric pink Redheart Plums with their flowered- honey juiciness, bright and blushing Sunrise Apples with their crisp, slightly sweet,…
Want to learn new ways to use up and preserve all your summer produce? This class will teach you a variety of gut-healthy recipes that make use of cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and even fruit! Learn everything you need to know…
Summer Apples, Freestone Peaches, Nectarines & Field Tomatoes Abound! Crisp, juicy Sunrise Apples are ready! We haven't really had any cool evenings, so their skins are a little more green than usual, but they are just as sweet! This steady…