Food Archives

What’s in Season? Sweet Potatoes

Learn when sweet potatoes are in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow sweet potatoes.

Canadian Foodgrains Bank: Helping People in Need

Stories about people going without food resonate especially with farmers, who look for ways to use their own production to help.

Canadian-Grown Foods are Key Ingredients in Food Hampers

Get the most out of your food hamper by taking inventory of all the items, meal plan, keep an open mind and have fun experimenting.

What’s in Season? Garlic

Learn when garlic is in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow garlic.

Ways to Cook and Bake with Barley Flour

Learn ways to cook and bake with barley flour in breads, frying, pasta, muffins, quick breads, bars, and cookies.

What’s in Season? Rhubarb

Discover everything about rhubarb season in Canada: from availability to nutrition and how to enjoy this unique crop.

What’s in Season? Saskatoon Berries

Learn when saskatoons are in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow saskatoons.

Classic Canadian Dishes: Pouding Chômeur

Traditional pouding chômeur, was made with brown sugar, but now most makers use maple syrup which makes for an even more Quebecois classic Canadian dessert.

Classic Canadian Dishes: Cod Au Gratin

Cod is still king in the kitchen. Not only is it a versatile whitefish, but Newfoundlanders and Labradorians know how to make it taste darn good.

Classic Canadian Dishes: The Lobster Roll

Summer on the East Coast of Canada can be summed up in a few words: salty breezes, lighthouses, and lobster rolls.

Your Money Saving Guide to Storing Sweet Potatoes

Here’s how to store sweet potatoes at home to prevent spoilage, reduce food waste and save money.

3 Fabulous Ways to Enjoy Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are versatile root veggies that can be enjoyed roasted, microwaved, steamed, boiled, sautéed or grilled, and in both sweet and savoury dishes

Classic Canadian Dish: Saskatoon Pie

Saskatoon berry pie is a classic prairie treat. If you were lucky to have grown up with it, that first forkful of glistening purple berry filling and buttery pastry takes you back to Sunday suppers, holiday feasts, community potluck dinners, and lunch at the local diner.