OAS for Feb. 16: Let’s revisit those resolutions!
Posted on 14. Feb, 2012 by ispudas in Blog, kale, Local Food, radish, Recipes, Weekly Box Content
I hate to ask, but how are those New Year’s Resolutions coming along? Many of us at OAS had eating more beans as one of our resolutions. And almost everyone hopes to eat healthier year after year. So this week, we’re providing you with the most amazing heirloom beans, along with many healthy foods, like baby kale, sweet potatoes, goat milk yogurt and pickerel! Eating well will never be easier! Enjoy!
OAS for Feb. 2nd: Jerusalem Artichokes!
Posted on 31. Jan, 2012 by ispudas in Blog, Local Food, Recipes
This week you’ll find delicious Jerusalem Artichokes in your bag. Enjoy them now, since they don’t last long! You’ll also find a delicious raw Goat’s milk extra old cheddar which will go well with your apples and pears. Enjoy! (more…)
Jan 19: Asian Theme for Chinese New Year!
Posted on 17. Jan, 2012 by ispudas in Blog, Local Food, Recipes, Weekly Box Content
For this week’s bag, we’re doing an Asian Theme! We’ve included traditional ingredients, like Savoy Cabbage, tofu, and frozen edamame. But it wouldn’t be OAS if we didn’t include more exotic items–like Tatsoi and Mizuna lettuces, daikon radish, and two pantry items this week, including Sake Kasu–an ingredient you have likely never tried before. We hope you enjoy it!
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Food Resolutions?
Posted on 03. Jan, 2012 by ispudas in Blog, Local Food, Recipes
Happy 2012 everyone!
This week, we hope we’ll be able to help you fulfill any New Year’s resolutions you may have made. I thought I’d share some resolutions made by some of us at OAS.
Mine are (unfortunately) the same as last year…1. to eat more dried beans, and 2. to eat more peanut butter (I have a severe weakness for cheese!).
Kathleen writes she’s “…resolved to eat more beans and lentils and to pack a lunch! I know I know, given I own a grocery store you’d think I could just eat off the shelves but really I never take the time to do so. So I’m keen to pack a brown bag lunch at least 3 times a week for my hubby and I.” My advise to her is to freeze soup in mason jars and bring it to work. See soup recipe below.
Grace’s are:
1) also beans…which is a bit odd that three of us want to eat more of them.
Jason’s, to my surprise, is to eat more cheese! and to be more adventurous about it. OAS will certainly help him with this!
If eating more locally, eating healthier, eating more veggies, (especially cruciferous veggies), eating more beans, getting to know where your meat comes from, etc. are any of your resolutions, then you are in luck being part of OAS! Enjoy!
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OAS Dec. 15th: Happy Holidays!
Posted on 13. Dec, 2011 by ispudas in Blog, Local Food, Weekly Box Content
This week, we’re providing you an array of delicious food items that will come in handy while entertaining over the holidays! Planning on making some roasted veggies? how about mashed potatoes? a baked Brie with pears? Hot apple cider? And how about some crostini with smoked Trout? You’ll be proud to serve your guests these delicious items, especially knowing that they all come from Ontario. Enjoy!
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Let’s do Brunch!
Posted on 29. Nov, 2011 by ispudas in Blog, Local Food, Recipes, Weekly Box Content
This week, we’re providing you with a breakfast/brunch themed bag! We hope you enjoy the fresh eggs, potatoes, mushrooms, as well as oats, apple cider and peameal bacon! Yum!
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Northern Kiwi, here in Ontario!
Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by ispudas in Blog, Local Food, Recipes, Uncategorized
This week, we’re excited to be providing you with a special treat, Northern Kiwi, as well as other yummy veggies including two types of beets, butternut squash, living sprouts and spinach! Enjoy!! (more…)
OAS for Nov. 3rd: Have you ever tried…?
Posted on 01. Nov, 2011 by ispudas in Blog, Local Food, Recipes
This week, we are bringing you some items that you may or may not have ever tried before. Ever try a Sheldon Pear? How about a Black Radish? Jerusalem Artichoke? Extra Virgin Canola oil? If you’ve been part of our program in the past, you may have tried a few of these items and hopefully you’re looking forward to having them again! I’ve included many descriptions and recipes so that you can enjoy these foods to their fullest. Enjoy!
OAS for October 20–Every colour of the Rainbow!
Posted on 18. Oct, 2011 by ispudas in Blog, Local Food, Recipes, Weekly Box Content
For our first OAS Winter bag, we’re providing you with bag full of colour! Multi-colour beets, blue plums, multi-colour carrots, green beans, Pink Fir potatoes, mosaic tomatoes and coloured cauliflower, and more! Beautiful and delicious! Enjoy!!
OAS for Oct. 6th: Last bag of the season!
Posted on 05. Oct, 2011 by ispudas in Blog, Local Food, Recipes
This is the final bag of the summer OAS program! We hope you enjoyed all of the wonderful flavours that are available in Spring, Summer and the beginning of Fall in Ontario! This week, we hope you’re able to share some Ontario produce with your friends and family on Thanksgiving. They may enjoy fingerling potatoes, delicata squash, or a delicious Boston lettuce and watercress salad. I’ve included lots of recipes this week, including 101 make-ahead recipe ideas! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
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