Canadian Food Focus December 2024 Newsletter

What's in Season? Cranberries

Cranberries are native to Atlantic Canada where they grow wild in wetlands and marsh areas. However, the majority of today’s cranberries are harvested in BC and Quebec. They are the largest berry crop in BC and Canada.

Why Is Vitamin D So Important?

Known as the “sunshine vitamin”, vitamin D plays an important role in the body. Are Canadians getting enough?

Caring For Your Poinsettia

From a centerpiece on a dining room table to an arrangement for the office, poinsettias make the perfect holiday gift. Get tips to ensure your poinsettia thrives through the entire holiday season and beyond.

What Is Maple Syrup Made Of And How Is It Produced?

Maple syrup is iconic to Canada. Most likely because so much of the world's maple syrup comes from Canada, but do you know how it’s produced?

How Long Does It Take To Grow Christmas Trees?

In Canada, almost 4 million real Christmas trees are cut from Christmas tree farms across the country. With a huge number like that, it begs the question – what happens on a Christmas tree farm? 

Classic Canadian Dish: Toutière

This Quebecois meat pie is a comforting holiday favourite for many with a flaky pie crust encapsulating a fragrant spiced meat filling.

Classic Canadian Dishes: Nanaimo Bars

Nanaimo bars are a Canadian favourite and are a prominent feature on any cooking tray across the country, especially at Christmas time.

Would you like to improve your cooking skills? Or learn how to cook something different for breakfast, lunch, or supper? Maybe you simply would like to learn a new recipe. Cook along with Jodi Robson as she shows you how to prepare this easy-to-make Canola Oil Pie Crust.

Webinar

An Apple A Day...


How Non-Browning Apples Are Helping People Eat More Fruit


In this webinar, Sarah Evanega from Okanagan Specialty Fruits explains how Arctic apples are grown, how they are helping to reduce food waste and providing healthy options in foodservice applications.

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