26 Make-Ahead BBQ Side Dishes to Bring to Your Next Cookout June 14, 2018By Amber JohnsonSummer is officially here which means the arrival of backyard potluck season! Whether a pool party, friends’ barbecue, neighborhood block party, or family reunion it seems like every weekend is an opportunity for someone to play host. This also means you likely have been tasked with bringing some sort of side dish to complement the
16 Crave-able Summer Grilling Recipes To Try At Your Next BBQ May 16, 2018By Amber JohnsonThe warm weather is finally here to stay which means it is time to start hosting and attending backyard parties and embracing grilling season. Summer is a time for colourful dishes and socializing with friends over great food. This summer, embrace light and fresh recipes incorporating seasonal produce and try out how plant-based proteins like
10 Prep-Ahead Breakfasts to Make This Month March 29, 2018By Amber JohnsonFor most, meal prep and getting organized in the kitchen is usually focused around lunch and dinner meals and breakfast is often overlooked. The most important meal of the day, breakfast shouldn’t be an afterthought, but it also doesn’t need to be difficult. Whether you are trying to feed a hungry family during the morning
Recipe Round-Up: Bring on the Bowls January 26, 2018By Amber JohnsonMeals served in bowls are trending across the food world, and we are loving the craze! Not only do bowls present an easier way to eat and combine ingredients and flavours, but they also pack in a ton of healthy elements. Protein-packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients – customizable to your liking! Bowls are a healthy
New Year, New Ways to Cook Delicious Meals with Lentils January 4, 2018By Amber JohnsonAs we welcome in a New Year, many look to make healthful eating resolutions. We may also be digging out from a holiday season that rewarded us with new kitchen tools or equipment. Whatever the situation, most are eager to find new and time-saving ways to eat delicious and healthy food and prepare quick and
Rethinking Food Formulations November 28, 2017By Amber JohnsonSustainable pulse production sees increase in food products by Megan Madden for Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (Pulse Point Dec 2017) Agricultural practices are more efficient than they have ever been, but there are more mouths to feed on fewer resources every day. “We need to focus on food systems rather than agricultural systems,” says Denis Tremorin,
Recipe Round-Up: Holiday Hostess Gifts November 17, 2017By Amber JohnsonIs your calendar filled with holiday parties and get-togethers? Or are you just scrambling for last-minute gifts and goodies for friends, family, or the office? We love the idea of giving the gift of delicious food. Bundled up with a bow – ingredients, food, and baking can make thoughtful and beautiful gifts for anyone on
Recipe Round-up: Holiday Entertaining — Your Ultimate Plant-Forward Holiday Recipe Guide November 14, 2017By Amber Johnson‘Tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry! Get ready for the holiday party and entertaining season with easy, time-saving, and make-ahead recipes that will solve your meal planning dilemmas. Whether you are hosting friends and family, attending a cocktail party, or the office potluck – we have simple recipe solutions for your next
Lentils Find Place in Meat-Based Products October 13, 2017By Amber JohnsonA local food processor has teamed up with beef research specialists at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to develop a market-ready lentil product for use as a meat extender. The project has the potential to increase demand for lentils, as demand grows for convenient meat products in
