For some reason, I always go a little overboard when buying tomatoes. It can be hard to resist the beautiful, vibrant, and fresh tomatoes while strolling through a farmer’s market on a Sunday afternoon. So if you’re the same as…
Coronation grapes are one of the most popular grapes in Canada, and for a pretty cool reason: they were developed in Summerland, British Columbia! As a hybrid of two different grapes, coronation grapes burst with a unique hue of vibrant…
What's the difference between plum butter and plum jam, you might be wondering? While jam is typically made of cooked fruit with the addition of pectin to make it somewhat gelatinous, fruit butter is basically a reduced fruit puree. Fruit…
With tomato season in full swing, it's time to get canning! Canned tomatoes will form the basis of many easy weeknight meals through the cooler months, from pasta sauces to chilis to soups and stews - you could easily eat…
While turning on your oven might be the last thing you want to do in this heat wave, guaranteed you’ll want to turn it on for this plum tart. With juicy plums and a buttery crumble, this is the perfect…
Having a garden that’s big enough to sustain your family is rad, but is a lot of work and not realistic for many urban and suburban dwellers. That doesn’t mean you can’t grow anything! Growing even one easy plant can…
Food security was deemed a human right back in 1948. Today, our planet is still able to produce enough food to feed our global population and yet for a third year in a row, world hunger has increased (1).…
At SPUD, we know that there’s no shortage of reasons to buy local. It’s good for people; it’s good for health, and it’s good for the environment. But if you’re still teetering on the edge of joining in on the…
They say that beautiful and healthy skin is the best accessory, and while the sun can give us a bronzed glow, it can also damage our skin. We need the sun for—well, everything—but excessive exposure to UV rays can be…
Have you ever gotten in an argument about whether something is a fruit or a vegetable? You're not alone and we're here to clear the air: Fruits are defined as the part of the plant that develops from a flower…
Do you know what the shelf life is for your fruits and veggies? Yes, it can be a lot to keep track of, but understanding the shelf life of the food you buy is great place to start. We’re learning…
This is an ode to broccoli, which has played the villain role for far too long, ever since we’ve been passing it to the dog under the table as kids. Maybe broccoli didn’t dress like Cruella de Vil, didn’t betray…
