People fall victim to health food marketing and follow food trends all the time. Sometimes, food trends really do come with great health benefits, but others times, they’re nothing more than just fads. Here are some ‘trendy’ mistakes that you…
Did you know that SPUD has fundraising partnerships with schools and other non-profits in the Lower Mainland? Our success comes directly from you, our local communities. We are musicians, athletes, artists, sustainability advocates, clowns-in-training, and foodies just like you and…
Did you know that every single piece of plastic that ever was, is still on Earth somewhere? Yep, the average time for a plastic bottle to degrade is about 450 years, and it can take up to 1000 years for…
Looking to save time, save health, and save money? With fall creeping up, we're all trying to find ways to make our hectic lives easier, especially around meal times. It's time to try online grocery shopping. We can help with…
Making candles can be a hassle with all the materials like wax, candle wick, container, and the countless steps that go with it. Plus, a lot of wax on the market really isn’t at all environmentally friendly. We’re going to…
Did you know that green beans and other podded beans, like runner beans, English peas, and snap peas, are technically fruits? The succulent beans are the seeds, and the pod is the fruit, which actually makes “Beans, Beans, the Magical…
In the 50s and 60s, “More Doctors Smoke Camels than any other cigarettes” (Google it) was a national advertising campaign by Camel because everybody knew that cigarettes were regarded as generally safe. In 2016, we have studies that support the…
Do you cringe at the thought of a cilantro-ridden dish? You’re not alone. In fact, there is actually a fair portion of the population who hates this herb with a passion, and it turns out, with good reason. Cilantro, arguably…
As the leaves begin to blush, and the luscious flavours of summer begin to fade, we all find ourselves wanting to preserve our favourite summer fruits. Luckily, the freezer will allow you to enjoy these ephemeral delights even well into…
