Blush Lane has partnered with Variety - Children's Charity of Alberta on their sensory backpack program to support children living with sensory processing disabilities. Who is Variety Alberta? Variety – the Children's Charity of Alberta is a charity with a…
Clean up is arguably the biggest cooking pain. Preparing and cooking the meal is all fun and games, but then comes the dreaded “doing the dishes”. With big families, in particular, there are always more pots, pans, cutting boards, knives,…
Gut health has been a topic of much discussion, and for good reason: a healthy gut microbiome can have an impact on many aspects of life, from mental health to helping fight the common cold and preventing some types of cancer. With all this…
Who knew vegetables could taste this good?! This creamy sauce uses cauliflower as a base and feels decadent without making you feel weighed down. Try it out with your picky eaters! It’s also a great base for extra additions,…
The joy of sipping a glass of red wine while watching a big pot of simmering pasta sauce is one of the things I look forward to most when those winter nights creep in. Growing up, pasta was my favourite meal and my go-to dinner for every special occasion. As an adult, this…
Fall means it’s time for apples and all the delicious baking associated with them. Apple pies, apple butter, apple crisp – we really can’t get enough. And since apples naturally pair beautifully with cinnamon, apples + cinnamon rolls are a natural fit. It’s hard to…
Parsnips often get overlooked. They are sweet, hearty and full of nutritional benefits. The parsnip is a root vegetable related to both carrots and parsley, while they look like a carrot and the leaves look a lot like parsley! They eaten…
Stout beef stew is a classic warming dish that's perfect for fall! With the addition of red meat, you’ll definitely want to find a dark and robust beer. We're big fans of the Tool Shed Flat Cap Stout, which you…
Did you know that 1 in 10 Canadian households are food insecure? From September 1-15, Blush Lane Organic Market ran a food drive to support the Calgary Food Bank and the Edmonton Food Bank to help ensure all members of…
I often write about the underrated potato, a vegetable we really enjoy. When I cook, I don’t count calories or think about fat content, whether it is “lite”, has carbs or fibre. I just cook and enjoy the results. I…