Famous farmers and frenemies of the Market No, these aren’t two students from the cooking finals in home ec class. Rather, exchanging barbs are the squash captains of the Farmers’ Market, Shaye Howard and William “Billy” Boot. “I’ve known Shaye since 1990 when I started selling my...
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Autumn is finally in the air, and with it comes notions of hearty dishes. Nothing says hearty better than winter squash. In recent years we have seen the varieties of squash multiply and it's no wonder. Winter squashes are powerhouses of nutrients, flavour and versatility....
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All year round It’s no secret that gardens are beneficial for a variety of reasons. They can be a form of therapy, a way to save a little time and money, or even just used to decorate a space. All these benefits and more make gardening...
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Spotlight: Chef John Higgins The George Brown College culinary program has been around for almost 40 years. Based in Toronto, its famous Chef School is one of the most notable in North America and is the largest facility of its kind in Canada. It’s no surprise then...
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As the above image illustrates, a lot of food waste happens at home. But that doesn’t mean that retailers, wholesalers and farmers aren’t taking steps to combat the problem. Here are some of the standout initiatives that our community partners have launched in an effort to...
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Customer Spotlight Walking into Garden Gangsters is a treat before you even get to try what they have to offer. The rich colours of the freshly pressed juices and finely chopped produce against the deep green and gold of the decor give a feeling of elegance...
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Microgreens have been gaining attention and popularity recently as a culinary trend that just keeps picking up speed. What are microgreens? They are the seedlings and sprouts of vegetables and herbs, used mainly as a garnish or an addition to a salad but the options are endless....
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For a tasty new take on gelato, visit the ladies at Grinning Face in Toronto’s popular Cabbagetown neighbourhood. Instead of cow’s milk, proprietors Keo Williamson and Julie Phokeo use milk from the finest coconuts going. With a medieval-looking steel press, they crush the shells and...
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