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Tag Archives: Thanksgiving
Is the Pear the New Apple for me this Fall?
Apples are my go-to fruit this time of year. I’m always snacking on them and adding them to recipes. However this year, I’m shaking things up a bit with pears. Pears are one of the most common fruit as there are over 5,000 types world-wide. China is the largest producer of pears, followed by the United States, Italy, Argentina, and Spain. In Canada, common varieties that are enjoyed include Bartlett pears, Bosc pears, Flemish Beauty pears, Anjou pears, Giffard pears, and Clapp’s Favourite pear. We grow them mostly in southwestern Ontario, Nova Scotia, and along the coast of British Columbia. However, southern New Brunswick, southwestern Alberta, and the south coast of Newfoundland are areas where pears are grown too. … Continue reading
Fall Harvest
This is one of my favourite times of year in Ontario. The changing colour of the trees, the many fall fairs and all the farm fresh fruits and veggies! Apples and pears are my favourite fruits. They are great sources of fibre. Farm fresh cucumber and leeks make great additions to your recipes. And of course, there are sweet potatoes, pumpkin and squash – all good sources of vitamin A and carotenoids. My favourite are fresh sweet potato fries (in moderation!). Check out this site for amazing recipes from Ontario’s Garden http://www.norfolkfarms.com/index.php?option=com_rapidrecipe&Itemid=118
Happy Thanksgiving and Enjoy Healthy Eating
I’m looking forward to a terrific weekend of rest and relaxation, visiting with friends and family and enjoying great food. For some people, Thanksgiving eating means abandoning sensible everyday choices while overeating. You can have the delicious tastes of the fall season by going for quality and not the quantity of food. Does it make sense to get your money’s worth at the family dinner? Many people overeat not being mindful of what they are eating and when they are full. Be sure to fill one plate with the most nutritious foods including a variety of colours (green – broccoli, white – potatoes, yellow – peppers etc.). Eat slowly and focus on that task at hand…Eating! This will give the … Continue reading