Welcome summer with a few tips to make your next BBQ-ing experience an amazing one! Marinating your meat/veggies is one way to give your meal an extra kick. We’ve also included our favourite vegetables to try on the grill this summer! Marinating Tips: Marinating is ultimately allowing
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The moment the sun finally makes its long-awaited debut most of us just want to spend all day soaking it in. I’m sure many Canadians feel the same way, as we only have a few short months of summer so the opportunity to take advantage of the sun’s natural
Read more →First of all – what is DEET? Diethyl-meta-toluamide or DEET is the main chemical found in bug repellents. There is conflicting evidence surrounding DEET and its safety profile. DEET can act as an irritant and can cause epidermal reactions (severe reactions are rare) although studies have found
Read more →A great way to cultivate your green thumb this summer is by trying to grow your own herbs. We’ve outlined a great how-to for beginners and included a helpful link at the end for you to get started! CHOOSE YOUR HERBS: Rosemary, sage, oregano (leave 3-4
Read more →Say hello to June and a big hooray for the amazing fruits and vegetables that will be in season this month. Going to pick your own vegetables and fruits is a wonderful idea for a day with the family or a fun date with friends or a
Read more →One of our favourite things about spring is all the wonderful farmer’s markets that bring fresh Ontario products from farm to table. Here are a few reasons why you should support your local farmer’s market: Support local farms and connect with the farmers who prepare your food
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