Cucumbers belong to the gourd family, also known as cucurbits, which includes squash, pumpkins, zucchinis, gherkins and melons. They are classified into two main types which include pickling and slicing varieties.
Knowing that food is healthy and safe to eat is important to all Canadians. That’s where food labels come in – they are excellent tools to assist us with making informed choices about the foods and drinks we buy and consume.
Dry beans are a pulse crop that is part of the legume family. In Canada, dry beans are one of five pulse groups that include chickpeas, lentils, dry peas, and faba beans. Find out more about the types and varieties of dry beans available today with registered dietitian Jane Dummer.
Cranberries have been a staple Canadian food for a long time. Now most famous for their role as a tart, semi-sweet accompaniment to roasted holiday turkey, cranberries are indigenous to North America and have been valued by people living here long before the arrival of Europeans. Find out what they are, and how they reach your table.
Most Canadians know that our country is famous for growing wheat. In fact, almost 40 per cent of all crops each year planted are dedicated to wheat. The golden grain fields that dot rural Canada even pre-date Confederation. Find out more about the history of this important crop in Canada.
Elevate your day with these delicious chocolate barley crepes, personalized with your choice of fresh fruits and toppings. Turn any ordinary day into an extraordinary one!
Easily created with pantry staples, the Cinnamon Apple cake is everything you could want in an apple pie…if the pie was a cake!
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 Emily Richards as she prepares Pork Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy. This mouthwatering dish is bound to win over your entire family and become an instant favourite.
Welcome to the Ask a Farmer Podcast hosted by Canadian farmer, Clinton Monchuk. Clinton talks with dietitians, farmers, ranchers and other experts to answer questions about your food and farming. He explores how your food is grown and raised in Canada, delves into questions you may have about the food system and provides useful information to help you feel more confident about your food choices. Check it out!
In this podcast, Interim CEO and Research Manager at the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, Ashely Bruner gives us insight into what Canadians think about our food system and farming in general.
