Canadian Food Focus October 2024 Newsletter

Canadian apples are widely available across most provinces year-round. There are over 100 varieties of apples grown in Canada and they come in a number of different colours, sizes, flesh textures and skin thicknesses.

Sunflower Seeds and Pumpkin Seeds

Sunflower and pumpkin seeds are nutrient-packed powerhouses that have been consumed for thousands of years. Discover the benefits and delicious ways to include them in your diet.

How To Make Chili

Chili is the perfect meal to clean out your fridge or pantry and create your own signature dish as it is so flexible and customizable.

How Can Cattle Protect Grasslands?

In Canada, cattle are part of the prairie grasslands ecosystem, helping keep our native grasslands intact. Without cattle and the ranchers who raise them, we would be in danger of losing more of our native grasslands.

How Do Apples Grow?

Growing the perfect apple is a year-round job. Learn more about the fascinating process and the dedication it takes to bring that crunchy apple to your table.

Classic Mashed Potatoes

Everyone should have this classic dish in their repertoire.

Apple Herb Stuffing

This stuffing is the ideal accompaniment to your turkey dinner.

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 home economist Jennifer MacKenzie and chef Jay Nutt as they make a delicious pumpkin pie.

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!