Growing up watching and helping his grandmother in her garden, Paul Lillakas gained an understanding of what it takes to grow food! When Paul returned from Estonia in the summer of 2019 he wanted to share a recipe that people could prepare and enjoy at home. Nordic cuisine is rooted in a history of long,…
More than ever before, Canadians are eager to learn about the farm-to-food experience. At Canola Eat Well, we want to connect you to our farmers so you can discover first-hand about this exciting Farm to Kitchen trend. One champion of connecting the farm to the kitchen is Taste Canada and their student culinary school program,…
What Ellen’s Lovin Growing Green Spring is here which means I get to spend time in my garden planting vegetables, annual flowers and taking care of perennial gardens. In the heart of Manitoba, affectionately known as the Wheat City, Brandon, there is a local seed company called McKenzie Seeds. McKenzie Seeds is where I received…
He’s a well-known Canadian culinary talent who has forged a path as a chef advocate, keynote speaker and educator, and owner and chef at Naramata Inn in British Columbia. We’re thrilled to have Chef Ned Bell as a member of our #CanolaConnect community! As one of the country’s leading chefs, he has used his voice,…
If there’s only one singular virtue to celebrate in the kitchen, it’s versatility. The ability to showcase your recipes in a range of variations is the calling card of any great cook. Adapting to what you have available, and what mood strikes invites countless culinary opportunities to your kitchen. Professional Home Economist and exceptionally versatile…
That’s a Wrap! Eco-friendly, functional and fun, making these reusable food wraps is a snap. Watch the video and make your own custom beeswax wrap that you can use over and over again. You can find beeswax at many craft supply stores, candle-making stores, your local beekeeper supply store or you can order a kit…
What Jenn’s Lovin Let’s get ready to grow Let your creativity flow and make these DIY plant stakes uniquely yours at home. As spring begins to sprout, many of us begin dreaming of growing plants, putting in a garden and filling our spaces with all that is green. Take your gardens and planters up a…
Let’s get ready to grow Let your creativity flow and make these DIY plant stakes uniquely yours at home. As spring begins to sprout, many of us begin dreaming of growing plants, putting in a garden, and filling our spaces with all that is green. Take your gardens and planters up a notch this season…
Plant Grow Eat: Celebrating community, Canadian ingredients and farmers. It’s been a wild ride of a year, and we’ve truly enjoyed seeing you in your kitchens – whether you tagged us on social media with your delicious #makeitcanola creations or, perhaps you were able to join us in one of our virtual bake/cook-alongs. This next…