Tag: fruits and veggies

Jul 2, 2015

Liven up your water with fruits and veggies!

Half Your Plate Water Infuser

As we head into the heat-packed days of summer, it’s important to drink lots of water. We love water, but…

Jun 30, 2015

Our top 5 Canada Day recipes!

Couscous and Beans

With Canada Day just around the corner, we wanted to share our favorite quick recipes that are perfect for sharing…

Jun 25, 2015

Pairing your produce with seafood!

Salmon on Veggie and Leek Lentils

Do you have a great summer catch?  One of our favourite summertime activities is going fishing or buying fresh seafood…

Jun 18, 2015

Today is National Picnic Day!

kohlrabi slaw

In celebration of National Picnic Day, we’ve gathered our favorite picnic inspired recipes. Whether you’re out for a hike or…

Jun 12, 2015

Countdown to Men’s Health Week!

Man with young girl preparing meal in kitchen

All about Half Your Plate, because who wants to count servings anyways? When we started developing the Half Your Plate…

Jun 9, 2015

All About Cherries

Cherries

One of our favourite things to do is shop in season which is why this month we’re going to be…

Jun 4, 2015

Making pickles has never been so easy!

Stack of fresh green cucumber slices

This month we are featuring cucumbers! Cucumbers grow from June to October and are incredibly versatile.  There are two main…

May 26, 2015

Half Your Plate Baking? Yes Indeed!

Banana-Cheesecake-Watermelon-Pizza from the Cookie Rookie

We’re firm believers that adding more fruits and veggies to every meal and snack is easy – even when it…

May 21, 2015

Introducing Half Your Plate: In Season!

Prosciutto Grilled Peach Salad

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As many varieties of fresh produce come into season in Canada, we…

May 19, 2015

All About Asparagus

Barley asparagus chicken salad

Spring has most certainly sprung and with it comes delicious asparagus.  We are featuring this vegetable during the month of…

May 13, 2015

National Fruit Cocktail Day

Honey Lime Fruit Toss

Today you can celebrate one of our favourite deserts – the fruit cocktail!  Also referred to as fruit salad, this…

May 7, 2015

Lunch Made Easy: Dairy Free Cream of Asparagus Soup and Roasted Veggie sandwich

Dairy Free Cream of Asparagus Soup

Love creamy soups but dairy intolerant? Well we have a great solution! Vegetable puree soups are so simple to make…

May 1, 2015

Celebrating the Mediterranean Diet with Half Your Plate!

Grilled chopped vegetable salad

The Mediterranean diet has been a cultural staple for years in Europe, and is now making its way across to…

Apr 21, 2015

April is Daffodil Month

Half Your Plate Meals

During Daffodil Month, the Canadian Cancer Society encourages everyone to support Canadians living with cancer and help us fund research…

Mar 26, 2015

Featured Recipe: Vegetable Confetti Quinoa

Vegetable Confetti Quinoa

Have a fiesta on your plate with this easy and delicious vegetable confetti quinoa.  This dish is colourful, satisfying, and…

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