Meet Trevor Lui Chef Trevor Lui has been a part of our canola community for a number of years now and continuously celebrates Canadian ingredients in his dishes. He loves to share stories and food traditions passed down from his master wok chef grandfather who came to Canada from Hong Kong. Trevor grew up running…
What Jenn’s Lovin Crazy Rich Chili This month I cannot get enough of Trevor Lui’s Crazy Rich Chili. This flavour-packed chili oil is a must-have in your kitchen. Pair it on pizza, noodle dishes and brings a zip to a charcuterie board. It’s the perfect match up of flavour and heat. I bet you can’t…
Grilling season is FINALLY here! When warm weather hits there’s nothing better than a meal made on the grill that you enjoy while relaxing on your patio. One of the keys to making delicious and nutritious meals on the grill is a magnificent marinade. Marinades infuse the food you’re grilling with flavour and, when made…
What Jenn’s Lovin My Date Stamp Earlier this year I bought myself an old-fashioned manual self-inking date stamp. I love my new workday ritual of picking up my stamp, adjusting the date and stamping my notebook. It provides a moment to ground myself in the present moment of the day ahead and it’s made it…
With food prices on the rise, budget-wise meal ideas are top of mind for many Canadians. Budget-friendly staples are must-haves for building nourishing meals that won’t break the bank. It’s likely that you have a can of chickpeas and a bottle of canola oil in the cupboard – both are staples in my kitchen. I…
What Jenn’s Lovin We Should Talk Late last year a fellow creative was looking for someone to join him at his studio while he worked on his tech set-up for his next project. It’s no secret that I love spending time with other creatives in their spaces and so I said yes! Fast forward to…
No Easy Task Food writer, recipe developer and cookbook author Renee Kohlman sees a lot of great recipes. In fact, she writes a lot of great recipes, so impressing her might be a bit of a task. But at least one entry in a competition last year did just that. Every year as part of…
Reposted from 2021 International Women’s Day (March 8, 2022) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The difference between a broken community and a thriving one is the presence of women who are valued. – Michelle Obama Women in our Canola Connect community are making an incredible impact…
What Jenn’s Lovin Fresh Vibrant Muffins I almost always have muffins on my counter or in my freezer for snacks and lunch packing. One of my winter favourite flavour combos is Julie’s Cranberry Orange Muffins. There’s something about that citrus smell and the tart pop of cranberry that fills a winter day with warmth. It’s…