Summer Just Got Sweeter in Canada: Nestea® RTD Now Available!

Summer Just Got Sweeter in Canada: Nestea® RTD Now Available!

Canada’s Beloved Nestea® Iced Tea Brand Is Available in Ready to Drink Format At Top Retailers Across The Country

Food Preservation Guide II – Canning and Pickling Tips and Recipes

Food Preservation Guide II – Canning and Pickling Tips and Recipes

Canning opens up a whole new world in food preservation. You can preserve a wide range of vegetables and fruit and serve tasty variations all year long.

Food Preservation Guide V: Blanching, Freezing + Seal-A-Meal Tips

Food Preservation Guide V: Blanching, Freezing + Seal-A-Meal Tips

The easiest and most versatile method of food preservation, is to freeze it. Many fruits and veggies can be frozen without any preparation, or you can wash and chop them so they’re easy to take out and use for healthy recipes. While we’re all aware that freezing food is an option, there are a surprising […]

Clever Recipe Substitutions and Switches for Healthier Summer Eating

Clever Recipe Substitutions and Switches for Healthier Summer Eating

We love to indulge our tastebuds in the Summer and the heat leaves us with less energy to cook healthy meals.  That combination can set us up for one big diet fail.  These easy recipe substitutions and switches can prevent seasonal sabotage over the Summer and throughout the year.

Food Preservation Guide III – Jam, Jelly and Fruit Preserves

Food Preservation Guide III – Jam, Jelly and Fruit Preserves

As berries and other fruit come into season in Canada, many people make their own fruit preserves so they can enjoy them all year long.  Even more appealing is the control you have over what goes into each jar, allowing for creativity, healthy choices, and the omission of chemicals.

DIY Natural Food Colouring for Valentine’s Day Baking

DIY Natural Food Colouring for Valentine’s Day Baking

Adding a little Valentine’s Day love to your baking can start with cookie cutters, but you can also decorate treats with naturally nutritious (and tasty) red, pink and purple food dyes that you make yourself.

How Beekeepers Can Make Money with Honey

How Beekeepers Can Make Money with Honey

Many people are passionate about beekeeping, be it a hobby, conservation effort, business, or all of the above. If you’re considering starting a “beesiness”, you might be surprised to learn just how many products can be derived from honey.

Chef Dad: Gifts for Foodie Fathers

Chef Dad: Gifts for Foodie Fathers

We’ve brought together an outstanding selection of Foodie Father’s Day gift ideas for Canadian Dads!  Each winning product includes a link so you can easily find it online in Canada. These products were chosen from brand submissions and/or items we already use, based on quality, value, and features. Submissions: We publish numerous holiday gift guides […]

8 Fun Kids’ Books That Inspire Health and Happiness

8 Fun Kids’ Books That Inspire Health and Happiness

Resolutions are made and broken this time of year. For parents, many of our resolutions involve nurturing a healthier body and mind for our kids. Forcing it on them can backfire, but making it a fun choice when they’re young can result in a lifetime habit.

Review: Hampton House Frozen Popcorn Chicken [Updated Update]

Review: Hampton House Frozen Popcorn Chicken [Updated Update]

I used to be a big fan of KFC Popcorn Chicken.  I’ve been hunting for a frozen alternative ever since the KFC quality went dramatically downhill. I’ve tried several frozen versions, but like most frozen, breaded chicken, they left much to be desired. I don’t know what these products have against flavour, but time after […]