Canadian Food Focus May 2025 Newsletter

What's in Season? Fiddleheads

Fiddleheads are the young, coiled fronds of the ostrich fern. Ostrich ferns emerge in clusters of about three to twelve fiddleheads per plant on the banks of rivers, streams, brooks, and in the woods in late April through early June.

How To Start A Vegetable Garden

Is this the year you try your hand at gardening? Get tips on planning, preparing and planting a garden.

How To Get More Key Nutrients In Your Diet

Discover the essential nutrients you may be missing and learn how to boost your intake with expert tips from dietitian Rosie Schwartz. 

From Our Fields To Your Table: Growing Oats In Canada

Discover how Canadian farmers grow high-quality oats with sustainable methods. Learn about land care, harvesting, and what makes Canadian oats special.  

Canada's Newest Pear Decades In The Making

Discover the newest pear variety, the Happi Pear, a deliciously sweet fruit developed in Canada. Happi Pear demonstrates the work and time required to create a new fruit variety.

Apple Sage Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

This unique recipe combines apples, fresh sage, and tender pork for a dish packed with flavour. Perfect for a Sunday dinner or a special Mother's Day meal! 

Classic Canadian Dish: Flapper Pie

This simple creamy pie grew in popularity throughout the 1920s and 1930s and has remained in the hearts of families in Alberta, Saskatchewan and beyond.

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 Andrea Buckett as she prepares a delicious Sheet Pan Omelette. This is one of the easiest ways to prepare omelettes for a crowd.

Podcast: Why Do People Fear Their Food?



In this podcast, researcher and author Timothy Caulfield explains why there is a fear of food in today’s society. He points out how important it is to reflect on information before passing it on and think about the body of evidence rather than the attention-grabbing headlines. 

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