Ontario Seasonal Recipes

Pumpkin seeds, often referred to as “pepitas,” are more than just a tasty snack – they are a nutritional powerhouse that can easily be incorporated into various meals.

Thanksgiving, it sure is the perfect time to give thanks to our local farmers who work hard all year to bring us delicious and fresh produce.  

Whether you are cooking for one or twenty I hope this week’s Thanksgiving theme blog inspires you to add at least one new dish to your menu this weekend! 

Just when we thought we had seen and experienced all the different types of Winter Squash our local Farmers surprise us with a new one!  

Since this is my first time experiencing this particular variety of squash, I thought it may also be new to many of you as well. So, this week’s blog feature is all about the White Swan Squash!

As the leaves on the trees turn from green to yellow (orange and red), so is this week’s Seasonal Vegetable bundle! This week we are seeing many yellow vegetables including yellow beans, bell peppers and HOT banana peppers. 

So, in honour of this my blog this week will focus on recipes featuring our in-season Yellow vegetables! 

With the official arrival of Fall on Sunday, this week’s blog will feature easy and delicious fall inspired recipes using this week’s local vegetables. 

As always, my goal with the weekly blog is to inspire you to create recipes that allow you to easily eat meals that are not only delicious but also in season. 

Did you know this just happens to be one of the most loved winter squashes?! It’s certainly a favourite in my home. One of the many reasons I love this time of year is because we can start to get local ones from our farmers. 
 
Don’t let the name “Winter Squash” fool you, it’s harvested this time of year but gets its name based on how long it will last! It has a tough exterior, which ensures that it will keep for months after its harvested (no refrigerator necessary!).   

With many of us getting back into “Routines” with the new school year starting, this week’s blog is all about easy dishes featuring this week’s vegetables bundle.

You can sure tell a new month is here and that we are moving into the Fall Season in a few weeks when squashes start popping up in the fields, farm markets and our wonderful Seasonal vegetable bundles.  

With the return of squash in our box this week I’m focusing my blog on easy and delicious ways to use and enjoy this seasonal vegetable.