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December 15, 2020
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November 16, 2020
Living Loving Local for November: Winter Squash
Winter squash, which includes squash, pumpkin and gourds are all part of the cucurbits family and are likely native of the Americas. Typically,…
September 28, 2020
Living Loving Local for October: Apples!
Enjoyed all over the world, and grown in a variety of climates, the apple has a special place in the Canadian diet as a mainstay, all year round,…
September 28, 2020
Living Loving Local for September: Tomatoes
The tomato owes its bright red colour to a high content of the powerful antioxidant lycopene, making it a delicious and healthy “vegetable”…
July 16, 2020
Living Loving Local at Verve this Month: Saskatoon Berries
Saskatoon berry, also called Juneberry, Serviceberry, Shadberries, Sugar Pear, and Indian Pear, is a purple fruit from a shrub or tree 6 to 16…
June 18, 2020
Living Loving Local For June: Peas
Living Loving Local at Verve this Month: Peas The tiny pea is packed full of protein, fiber, and antioxidants. Not only do they taste delicious…
May 19, 2020
Living Loving Local For May: Rhubarb
Living Loving Local at Verve this Month: Rhubarb Rhubarb is a perennial plant that according to Canada’s Department of Agriculture is…
April 23, 2020
Living Loving Local For April: Eggs!
Living Loving Local at Verve this month: Eggs The humble egg has been through a lot over the last few decades. They have been vilified as a prime…
February 27, 2020
How to Fill Half Your Plate with Fruit and Vegetables
In February of last year, the new Canada’s Food Guide was released. It is significantly different from past versions in that they have…
February 7, 2020
Living Loving Local for February: Beets!
Living Loving Local at Verve this Month: Beets Red, yellow, orange, pink or striped, beets are a superfood full of folate, manganese, Vitamin…