In Season & Other Fresh Foods : 18 Articles

The arrival of spring, summer, fall and winter brings a selection of delicious seasonal foods to choose from.  Whether it’s strawberries in June, wild mushrooms in September or pomegranates in December, this section has plenty of information about in-season foods, not mention many other healthy fresh foods.  Look up a food you’re interested in or search by season.

Organic labels bias consumer perceptions

The power of an organic label can be very strong: studies have shown that this label can lead us to think that a food is healthier, through what is known as the 'health halo effect'.…

Hot food books

The hottest food books Heat By Bill Burford is subtitled “an amateur’s adventures as kitchen slave, line cook, pasta-maker, and apprentice to a Dante-quoting butcher in…

Hot on the grill

Epicurious.com, the site "for people who love to eat", has posted their picks for what's hot this season on the barbeque: from the Official Brew-Butt Chicken Kit to the Barbecue…

Summer produce guide

Food Network Canada has posted a summer produce guide, to help you navigate the season�s produce and choose the berry freshest. Check out: foodtv.ca…

It's clementine season

They make great stocking stuffers, they are easy and delicious snacks to pack for school or work, and everyone within sniffing distance knows when you're about to enjoy one. But did you…

What colour is your kiwi fruit?

You're likely familiar with green-fleshed kiwifruit, and maybe you’ve even tried some with yellow flesh. But researchers in Italy and New Zealand are planning to tempt you with…

Chocolate gifts for Valentine's day

Everyone's favorite holiday is right around the corner: Valentine's Day. That means time to indulge a little in some creamy, delicious chocolate treats. It doesn't matter if you…

A brand new fruit - the mandarinquat

With the endless variety of fruit that greets us at our local supermarket produce section it's hard to believe that there could be anything new. But Mother Nature, with a little human…

October is National Apple Month

Enjoying an apple a day may keep the doctor away. A crunchy, sweet, medium-sized apple with the peel on has about 4 grams of dietary fiber in just 80 calories. The mostly soluble fiber may…

Peachy popsicles for kids

We've longed for months for the warm sun of summer – and it will be here shortly in full force. Then we'll be looking for ways to cool down! The Canadian Living Test Kitchen has…

The art of sushi

You either love it or you hate it. Sushi. Oh, there are those who will try it as long as it's kind of cooked, but the real stuff requires raw courage to eat. If you are so inclined, sushi…

Ready for rhubarb season?

Rhubarb's nickname is the "pie plant" because that's what you'll want to do with it -- even though it's actually classified as a vegetable. Try partnering rhubarb…

Dive into chives

The blossoms are popping, the spring flowers are blooming and if you're lucky, the chives are slowly poking their heads up in your garden. With the rush to get the more aromatic herbs such…

About white asparagus

Most of us are already quite familiar with the purplish-green of summertime asparagus but white asparagus is still somewhat of a mystery. These rare white stalks have been regarded as…

About artichokes

Springtime is artichoke season! In Europe, a number of types of artichokes are popular, but here the Green Globe is the variety most actively cultivated and generally available. It appears at…

About ginger

Well known for its contribution to exotic Asian cuisines, ginger can brighten up traditional dishes such as roast pork and apple crisp. Uniquely able to both subtly blend in and to stand out,…

About sage

For most of us, sage means turkey and stuffing. While sage does provide the haunting flavor that makes stuffing taste like stuffing, it's an essential herb in its own right. Its eucalyptus…

Add flavour with salsa

Is the weather cooling off too much for your tastes? Add some heat to your plate instead with salsa. Sales of this bold and spicy condiment have been outstripping its rival ketchup for more…