Any scientific advancement, however marvellous it is, can take on Pandora’s Box qualities if left unchecked. As far as the agricultural industries are concerned, pesticides are helping to feed the world by keeping yields high and prices down. But this is only half of the story. Pesticides are not generally [...]

Planning on catering a party but tired of serving the same old chips and dip? Try something new that will taste fresh and healthy and showcase your presentation skills — fruit carving! Fruit carving has a long, rich history rooted in the Thai culture, and this royal fare can win [...]

Farmer’s markets have become extremely popular in recent years, thanks to the growing demand for wholesome food fresh from the farm. Nearly anything your heart desires can be found at a farmer’s market, from black radishes to striped tomatoes and everything in between. When you see the variety spread out [...]

Fair Trade USA says its certification program for produce is experiencing big growth and expansion across the country. The group has a program for fresh American produce called ‘Fair Trade Certified’. The numbers show that there has been strong growth across nearly every source country and product. This has resulted [...]

  The average person has a hectic and frantic lifestyle sometimes not making it easy to eat well and be active. If you are watching your waistline then it’s important to eat the right foods, however it’s not always easy when hunger kicks in at home or at work. When [...]

I enjoy strawberries and it was a struggle for me not to get any (or small portions) in winter. That’s why I did some research on how you can plant strawberries in winter and summer. I finally found the perfect combination of planting and protecting the strawberry so that I [...]

These days, fewer trends in food and diet are hotter than “eating local”, prompting more and more people to consider where their food is coming from and how it is being produced.  Eating local is widely hailed as being great for local business and most agree that local fresh produce [...]

There are many reasons why you may want to grow your own grapes. For example, you may want to save a little money on your groceries, or you might only want to consume organic grapes instead of grapes that are sprayed with chemicals and pesticides. However, not everyone can grow [...]

Cantaloupe is a tasty fruit that is rich in vitamin A and C. It is identified by its striking exterior and orange flesh. It is normally consumed by itself or in conjunction with salads and desserts. It is primarily indigenous to Africa and India although it is grown in many [...]

Tucked away into a corner of Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside is a flourishing market of badly bruised vegetables, where you can buy an entire bag of rainbow peppers with four bunches of organic spinach for a Twoonie. I come home with two reusable shopping bags full of produce for what [...]