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How to Buy and Store Ground Beef

Ground beef is versatile and one of the most popular choices in homemade meals. Here are 6 tips for buying and storing ground beef.

Storing Beef for Maximum Flavour and Freshness

Whether buying beef in bulk to take advantage of sales, or committing to a full side of beef, proper storage is key.

Enjoy Your Vegetables: Beets

Besides being delicious, beets are super good for us. Get information and tips on cooking, storing and preventing food waste.

Enjoy Your Vegetables: Cabbage

Cabbage is one vegetable that doesn’t get enough love. Get information and tips on cooking, storing and preventing food waste.

Enjoy Your Vegetables: Corn

Corn on the cob, is a delicious summer treat. Get information and tips on cooking, storing and preventing food waste.

Enjoy Your Vegetables: Asparagus

Asparagus is one of the very best things to come from the earth. Get information and tips on cooking, storing and preventing food waste.

Your Money-Saving Guide to Storing Cabbage

Choosing a cabbage is straightforward, but do you know how to store it? This guide can help you prevent spoilage, reduce food waste and save you money!

Your Money Saving Guide to Storing Carrots

Choosing carrots is simple, but do you know how to store them? Here’s how to prevent spoilage, reduce food waste and save money.

Your Guide to Buying, Handling and Cooking Pork

There are several things to consider when buying pork. Follow these guidelines to help you buy, cook, store and handle pork.

A Stress Free Guide to Chicken and Food Safety

Foodborne illness can be prevented by handling food properly. Here is a guide to handling chicken and food safety.

3 Ways to Crush Grocery Shopping

Follow a grocery shopping strategy to get what you need to make balanced, budget-wise meals safely. Here are some tips for grocery shopping.

10 “Cool” Freezer Hacks That Also Reduce Food Waste

Savvy use of a deep freeze storage keeps a good supply of meal items on hand and helps reduce food waste.

Why are Dairy Farmers Dumping Milk?

The Canadian food supply has not been shorted and store shelves will continue to have dairy products into the future. So yes, we’ve got milk!

What Does the Best Before Date Really Mean?

“Best-before” dates, “packed on” dates and "expiration dates," Learn what the different labels are used for.

Can You Get Covid-19 From Food?

We have seen a lot of questions about whether or not you can get Covid-19 from food. The virus is not spread through food.

Are Commercially Canned Foods Healthy?

Are commercially canned foods like vegetables, legumes and fruit equally as healthy as fresh? Canned foods are a healthy option to include in your diet.