What’s Water Kefir And Why Should You Drink It?
Traditionally, kefir originated as a probiotic-rich milk drink in the Caucasus Mountains. It’s been around since the 1800s and was made by mixing cow, goat, or sheep milk with a…
3 Reasons Why We’re Buzzin’ About Honey
Honey has been around for years. It's a sweet viscous substance produced by bees, and since the dawn of time (okay, not that long but still) we've often used it…
Why Turmeric Is One Of The World’s Healthiest Foods + Golden Milk
Turmeric is the spice that everyone’s talking about. To get a bit of background, turmeric comes from the Curcuma family. It’s bright orange in colour, is mildly aromatic (with a…
5 Amazing Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Cinnamon has been around since before the Pyramids. That's a long time. According to records, it was imported to Egypt back in 2000 BCE (the first Egyptian Pyramid was constructed in…
Modern-Day Wheat: Why Wheat-Free Pastas Are Taking Over
These days, anything can be made into a pasta. Zucchini, spaghetti squash, sweet potato, chickpea, kelp--anything. The gluten-free pasta choices are definitely on the rise, likely due to the problems…
Warm Smoothies Are The Perfect Winter Breakfast
Our meals typically change with the seasons. During the summer months, we load up on cool, refreshing smoothies (sometimes even for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in my case. Smoothies are…
Creamy Vegan Avocado Chocolate Cake
Avocados are the perfect addition to vegan desserts. They thicken it up, add extra creaminess, and maintain a low profile (flavour-wise) so that other ingredients can take centre stage. (They're…
3 Heavenly Vegan Delicata Squash Recipes
Squash is a crowd favourite during the fall. While butternut squash is most popular, it's prep time is strenuous, to say the least. Removing the skin is one of life’s more…
Satisfy Your Snack Craving With A Fat Bomb
Fat Bombs: the new craze that’s crossin’ the nation. But are these tasty tidbits a trend or are they actually what we should be eating? For the past few decades, big…
Matcha Powder Lattes: The Crash-Free Coffee Alternative
While I used to consume coffee religiously, I stopped recently because of the caffeine overload to my system. Typical symptoms included: jitters and trembles, an overactive mind, and a mid-afternoon…
Harvest Update, September 01
Heirloom Tomatoes & Turning the Corner into Early Autumn Apples Cherished, grown and seed- saved by enthusiasts worldwide, heirloom or heritage tomatoes are gracing us with their showy colours and…
Broiled Glohaven Peaches with Thymed Honey
Once broiled, you can use enjoy these amazing peaches in a few ways: as a savory- sweet side dish, or sliced and served on top of an arugula salad with…
Harvest Update August 24th, 2017
Gorgeous Plums, Crisp Sunrise Apples, and Peach "Haven" This week there is an abundance of colours and flavours popping up: Deep electric pink Redheart Plums with their flowered- honey juiciness,…
Orchard Harvest Update August 17, 2017
Summer Apples, Freestone Peaches, Nectarines & Field Tomatoes Abound! Crisp, juicy Sunrise Apples are ready! We haven't really had any cool evenings, so their skins are a little more green…
Marda Gras Street Festival Sunday August 13th, 2017
We’re very excited to be joining the Marda Gras Street Festival this year in Marda Loop. The festival is a community staple and just overflowing with activities. From food and…
Orchard Harvest Update August 11, 2017
The first of our Summer Apples are ready! Discovery Apples are a heritage variety with a dense texture- good for slicing fresh with cheddar cheese- or for pies! Sunrise Apples,…
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY – INN FROM THE COLD
For 20 years Inn from the Cold has worked tirelessly to provide shelter, sanctuary and healing to Calgary’s most vulnerable families. It began with a group of concerned citizens determined…
Orchard Harvest Update August 3, 2017
Life is Good! Peaches abound- and there's more to come! Enjoy our Early Red Havens this week- we'll be finishing picking this variety and moving into the freestone varieties soon.…
Easy Apricot Preserves
Easy Apricot Preserves This lovely recipe doesn’t need to be canned in a hot water bath It will keep in the fridge for months- if it lasts that long! Great…
Orchard Harvest Update July 27, 2017
With continued heat in the Similkameen Valley, the tree fruit harvest is progressing, bringing on more varieties of apricots, plums and peaches.This week we have juicy June Plums, and the…