Canadian Food Focus November 2025 Newsletter

What's in Season? Beets

Beets are a cool-weather biennial plant that grows well in Canada’s temperate climate zones. Although there is not a large production in Canada, the majority of our fresh beets are grown in Quebec and Ontario.

How To Measure Butter And Soften It For Cooking And Baking

Measuring and softening butter accurately makes cooking and baking recipes turn out just right. By using a few simple strategies and a handy conversion chart, anyone can easily prepare butter for the best results.

Healthy Eating Myths Debunked

Think healthy eating is expensive, time-consuming, or boring? Home Economist Emily Richards debunks common myths about healthy eating and shares practical tips for making nutritious, flavourful meals at home.

How Chickens Are Raised In Canada

Explore how chickens are raised in Canada following mandatory guidelines that prioritize animal well-being and food safety.

Food, Culture And Confidence For The Next Generation

Explore the innovative FACTS Camp that connects youth to food, culture, and agriculture in the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation.

Healthy Borscht

This healthy borscht is a hearty main dish that needs only a salad, bread and a glass of milk to complete the meal.

Jodi's Best Bannock

This recipe is simple to adapt, allowing you to add or substitute ingredients without affecting the delicious taste of traditional bannock.

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 chef Jenni Lessard as she prepares a simple Barley, Lentil and Vegetable Soup. This delicious whole-grain barley soup is packed with hearty lentils and a tasty mix of vegetables.

How Has Innovation Changed Dairy Farms?


New technologies and innovation are pivotal to ensuring that the farms remain sustainable now and into the future. In this podcast Andrew Campbell, aka Fresh Air Farmer, describes the new dairy barn his family built.

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