Tag: half your plate

Mar 15, 2016

All about cantaloupe!

Cantaloupe

For the month of March, also known as Nutrition Month, we’re featuring the delicious cantaloupe. If you’d like to eat…

Mar 9, 2016

Fibre is your friend!

CCS March Fibre Photo

Research shows that a diet high in fibre protects against colorectal cancer. It also reduces your risk of many other…

Mar 4, 2016

All About Broccoli

Broccoli cut up close up

The mighty broccoli! We are featuring this delicious and powerful veggie during Nutrition Month so get some on your plate…

Feb 29, 2016

5 frozen meals for busy days

Mango Banana Smoothie

Some days, it’s difficult to find time to eat a healthy meal.  However with a little bit of organization and…

Feb 25, 2016

Using your winter produce

stuffed sweet potato with hummus

The days are shorter and colder and it can be hard to be motivated to get into that kitchen and…

Feb 24, 2016

MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes’ Famous Sweet Potato & Rosemary Soup

One of the best ways to fill Half Your Plate (and all of your soup bowl) is with a simple…

Feb 24, 2016

MP Bruce Stanton’s Famous Green Pea & Thyme Soup

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One of the best ways to fill Half Your Plate (and all of your soup bowl) is with a simple…

Feb 24, 2016

Honourable Lawrence MacAulay’s Famous Red Bell Pepper & Nutmeg Soup

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Recipe by Chef Michael Smith One of the best ways to fill Half Your Plate (and all of your soup…

Feb 22, 2016

Do you know your winter veggies?

Can you fill half your plate with veggies during the cold months without breaking your budget? It’s possible!  All you…

Feb 19, 2016

All about Leeks

Leeks may often be overlooked in the grocery store but next time you walk by you should stop!  One serving…

Feb 16, 2016

Leek & Apple Compote

Michael Smith Leeks and Apple Post

© Chef Michael Smith 2016 Leeks are the easiest-to-get-along-with members of the onion family. They’re deliciously sweet, mildly pungent and…

Feb 11, 2016

All About Avocados

Close up photo of avocado in bowl

Avocados are a great staple to have in your kitchen.  From breakfast to snacks, and dinner – these little fruits…

Feb 8, 2016

Colour up School Lunches with Vegetable Hummus 3 Ways

yummy lunch club hummus

Written by Carol Harrison It seems kids really do eat with their eyes. Research from Cornell University found kids prefer six different…

Feb 4, 2016

National Home Made Soup Day

Cream of Broccoli Soup

During these cold winter months there is nothing more comforting than a warm bowl of soup.  Soups are a fantastic…

Jan 28, 2016

All about sweet potatoes

Sweet Potato Photo

For the month of January we’re featuring a fantastic winter veggie: the sweet potato!  There are two dominant types of…

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