Thyme is an essential flavoring in much Western and Middle-Eastern cooking. Unlike most herbs, it withstands long, slow cooking and it enhances other herbs without overpowering them. This makes thyme a must-have spice to have stocked in your pantry. What thyme is it? Thyme is one of those spices […]
How this Old Fashion Cookware is Making a Comeback Digging through the cupboards of cooks in the 30’s you would have been hard pressed to find cookware not made of cast iron. Cast iron kettles, dutch ovens, and pots were used by the settlers to heat with coals from the […]
Sage is an amazing herb! You need this pungent minty and musky herb in your culinary arsenal. Sage is such a powerful plant and has so many great qualities. Did you know that sage actually grows wild on the Canadian prairies? It was used by the first nations for ceremonies, […]
This ancient spice blend has been around for thousands of years and was used primarily in traditional Chinese cuisine. The dishes that use this spice are more traditional dishes than the North Americanized Chinese dishes of chicken balls and chicken fried rice. If you have ever tried Peking Duck than […]
Turmeric is a spice that comes from the turmeric plant which is a root. It’s commonly used in foods such as curry, mustards, sauces and beverages. More commonly the root of turmeric is used to make medicine. Turmeric is used for issues involving pain and inflammation but also has be […]
Wondering how to use our Splendor Garden Organic Garlic Pepper Blend? Here are some ideas for making some yummy dishes. The perfect soup for a cold winter’s day! This is such a great recipe to make after the holiday seasons with all that leftover turkey. You can even freeze […]
Mike is dressed in a t-shirt and jeans with a huge grin plastered across his face, not the typical look of a farmer who is struggling to finish harvest before the snow flies. He invites us to climb up the steps into his combine and we all squish into the […]
We know that processed foods have many additives like preservatives, sodium, and fillers. Whole foods and minimally processed foods retain more nutrients and are healthier. This is the reason we are all trying to reduce our consumption of processed foods, but why does this theory get thrown out the window […]
You might have heard of the Dirty Dozen or sometimes buy the organic eggs from the grocery store, but what about when you are in the spice aisle? Organic spices are touted as being more pungent and having more flavour, but one of the most compelling reasons to choose organic […]
Grains have gotten a bit of a bad rap lately, but there are many reasons to be choosing the whole grain for your health! Grains where designed by nature to be consumed whole for several reasons. The whole grain contains the bran, germ, and endosperm. Each layer is important and […]
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