Franken-kiwi, eyes on a log and monster apples are just a few of the silly, spooky, tasty (and healthy!) treat ideas for a char-boo-terie board this Halloween. Plus, our stores are stocked with healthier treat options to share with your neighborhood goblins. Franken-Kiwi What you need: What to do: Mini Pumpkins What you need: … Continued
Remember the last time you had a stressful week that toppled your body like dominos? You were left lying awake at night. You slept in. You zipped through lunch on a banana and latte. You skipped exercising and ended the day giving in to a craving for chips. The next day you woke up with … Continued
Non-GMO (genetically modified organism) foods and organic foods represent two completely different aspects of food production. Hand-in-hand, and for different reasons, they offer the healthiest choices for you and the planet. Let’s dig a little deeper. Changing how food tastes, looks and lasts is nothing new. From the time our ancestors started to farm, they … Continued
After months of construction in 1993, when Nature’s Fare Markets opened its doors on Cooper Road in Kelowna, it was unlike anything else: the store was a hub for innovative, grassroots wellness culture, but it also had the hallmarks of mainstream retail shopping, with a large selection and Fare Points. The store was also building … Continued
Gone are the days of slathering your body in oil and baking in the sun for hours. Today, when heading out the door on a sunny day, you might have your hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and beach umbrella to keep harmful UV rays away. But one important summer item that many forget to pack is food … Continued
Think of some of your standout childhood food memories: a vanilla birthday cake baked by your mother, a finger-swirl of pink cotton candy at the fair, the caramels in the ceramic dish on your grandmother’s coffee table. Noticing a trend? Yes, it’s sugar. So much of our eating lives are wrapped up in sugar. From … Continued
It’s a movement that started when light was shed on the amount of fruit and veg getting thrown out for being ‘flawed’. Today, more customers are willing to overlook imperfections. And now, innovative food businesses are going a step further, ‘upcycling’ beets, sweet potatoes and even brewery grains that would have otherwise gone to waste—and … Continued
Preserve Your Harvest Now that your garden is growing and local produce is at its peak, it’s time to think ahead to the harvest—especially if you plan to preserve your delicious seasonal edibles. The Day Before Spread the work out by getting organized the day before. Prepare Make a Schedule Preserving can be time-consuming. Estimate … Continued
Are you tired of all the confusing information about nutrition? Yeah, me too! Let’s dive into some easy hacks to maximize the nutritional value of your food. My favourite thing about these food pairings is they’ll make your food more flavourful, while also increasing your body’s ability to absorb the nutrients. It’s such an easy … Continued
