summer Archives

Eat Seasonally This Summer

Embrace the summer season by eating seasonally. Find out how to make the most of fresh summer ingredients with these creative ideas.

Protecting Canadian Cherry Crops

Industry representatives say the only practical way to remove rainwater from cherries is to blow it off. The powerful downdraft from helicopter rotors is highly effective in removing rainwater pooling in the stem “bowl” of cherries.

Why Do Farmers Spray Sweet Cherries?

Farmers spray cherry trees for one of three things - nutrients to promote tree health and better fruit quality, a pesticide to suppress or control a pest or disease, or crop protectant to prevent tree or fruit damage.

Looking For Canadian-Grown Cherries?

BC produces nearly 95% of the sweet cherries grown in Canada, yet the tasty summer Canadian fruit’s success story remains a mystery for many Canadians.

What’s in Season? Fresh Green Peas

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

What’s in Season? Haskaps

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

What’s in Season? Green and Wax Beans

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

Classic Canadian Dishes

Celebrate Canada with this collections of Classic Canadian Dishes that provide you with ionic recipes that are part of our Canadian history.

Lemony Potato Salad with Chickpeas and Mozzarella

This potato, green bean, chickpea, tomato and mozzarella salad recipe features a tangy lemon vinaigrette for a delicious alternative to traditional mayonnaise-based potato salads.

What’s in Season? Sweet Potatoes

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

What’s in Season? Garlic

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

What’s in Season? Rhubarb

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

What’s in Season? Saskatoon Berries

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

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.

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

Enjoy Your Vegetables: Corn

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

Classic Canadian Dishes: 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.