July 2009

City Farmers Markets Affected by Strike

Well it seems that not only are our garbage services affected by the City of Toronto's summer strike. Our ability to obtain fresh, local and seasonal produce may be too.

Big Ups from the ADA

This past week, the American Dietetic Association (ADA) released a new position paper promoting vegetarian and vegan diets.

Best Ice Cream

We taste-tested to find our top organic and soy scoops

By Lindsay Evans

New Canadian Organic Regulations

As of June 30, 2009, Canada revised its regulations around organic products which will make it easier for consumers of organic products to make confident and informed choices. 

Get Your Hate On

A couple of days ago, a Facebook “friend” jokingly sent me an “invite” to join a group titled “I Hate Vegans.” This particular fellow has always thought himself to be a real scream.

Cherries: A Summertime Superfood

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New-Mom Super Foods

Pregnancy is over and you have given birth to your beautiful baby.

Local Food Fever

Summer is in full swing. In the past few weeks I’ve visited numerous farmers’ markets all around the city for the first of the local harvest.

Appliances: best to replace or repair?

As long as you’ve got appliances in your home you’re eventually faced with the fact that one of them may break down.

This Week's Vegan Consumer

On the newsreel…

Perfect Cottage Menu

Although summer is struggling to fully appear this year, people are still bound to take advantage of any warm weather by using their outdoor space to create simple and delicious meals for their

Seasonal Ontario Blog

Living in Ontario, I am always eager to find new and exciting resources which can help me eat more locally and sustainably.