Tag: half your plate

Nov 9, 2015

All about cabbage!

kohlrabi slaw

Here at Half Your Plate, we believe that cabbage is one of those under loved and misunderstood veggies! This month…

Nov 3, 2015

All about plums!

Plum Galette

Plums are delicious, versatile and our fruit of the month for November.  They pair fantastically with allspice, cinnamon, cloves or…

Oct 27, 2015

Mann adds Half Your Plate logo to their packages!

Manns Stringless Sugar Snap Peas

Look out for Half Your Plate logo on this new packaging! Mann Packing has supported Half Your Plate initiative since its inception…

Oct 21, 2015

Roast Chicken with Butternut Squash and Apples

HYP.Roast Chicken

© Chef Michael Smith 2015 There are as many ways to roast a chicken as there are cooks. This basic…

Oct 19, 2015

Meatless Monday: Easier than you think!

Roasted broccoli and cauliflower quiche_web

If you hop onto social media on a Monday you will see thousands of posts with the hashtag #meatlessmonday. In…

Oct 15, 2015

All about Butternut Squash!

Carrot and Squash Ginger Soup

As the weather drops and the leaves change colour we look to more comforting fruits and veggies to keep us…

Oct 7, 2015

Thanksgiving sides to fill half your plate!

Roast Beet Salad with Orange and Feta

‘Tis the season to give thanks! It can be tough to make healthier choices during the business of holiday preparations.…

Oct 2, 2015

An Apple a Day!

Carrot and Apple Pancakes

Apples are our fruit of the month not only because they’re delicious and healthy – they’re in season! Who doesn’t…

Sep 24, 2015

Fruits and veggies: The perfect school sale alternative!

An example of some Farm to School Bundles.

It’s officially the school year and that means that school fundraisers are underway! Farm to School Manitoba is an innovative…

Sep 22, 2015

Is there such a thing as too many tomatoes?

Washing tomatoes under the tap

By Chef Michael Smith In my world, there’s no such a thing as “too many tomatoes”. Around this time of…

Sep 16, 2015

Roasted Tomato Gazpacho with lots of crunch

HYP.Gazpacho

© Chef Michael Smith 2015 One of my all time favourite ways to enjoy ripe tomatoes is in a chilly…

Sep 15, 2015

National Guacamole Day – September 16th

Blue Cheese Guacamole

Tomorrow is National Guacamole Day! This delicious dip is healthy and a total fan favourite!  It’s the star of your…

Sep 9, 2015

All about tomatoes!

Roasted Tomatoes Close Up

To-MAY-toh, To-MAH-to! No matter how you pronounce it, this delicious little fruit (commonly referred to as a vegetable) is our…

Sep 3, 2015

Savory Half Your Plate Breakfast!

Western Ham Frita

Back to school has crept up on us and you might be busier than ever.  No matter what you’re doing…

Sep 1, 2015

Picky eaters? We’ve got tips for you!

Banana Dolphins

Back to school season can be hectic, especially when you have picky eaters! Here are our favorite tips for getting…

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