Category: Our Columns

cherries

It’s Cherry Time!

July 25, 2009 1 Comment

We as a race have been eating cherries since the dawn of time. It seems even our Neolithic ancestors used to make wine out of cherries before they turned to raisins.

Arugula

Peppery arugula

July 21, 2009 No Comments

Arugula, a cruciferous plant with an amazingly “nutty mustardy” flavour is extremely beneficial to health.

Video: How to store your herbs

July 20, 2009 No Comments

Cinzia Cuneo, founder of SOSCuisine.com did her third report on the popular French TV program Par-dessus le marché this summer. This appearance featured tips on how to properly store herbs. Watch the video (in French).

The virtues of bitter lettuce

July 15, 2009 No Comments

Chicory (curly endive), Belgian endive, escarole (a type of endive), radicchio – these are some bitter lettuces that are becoming more and more well-known.

Vive la France!

July 14, 2009 No Comments

Today we celebrate the storming of Bastille on July 14, 1789. In honour of this event, why not try a classic French dish?

Surprising radish facts

July 10, 2009 No Comments

Since the radish can be found in most kitchens and family gardens, we assume we know all about it. But, did you know that the radish was one of the first vegetables to be cultivated in Asia, more than 5,000 years ago? Part of the cruciferous family, like broccoli, its significant role in the prevention […]

Video: Smart grocery shopping

July 7, 2009 No Comments

Cinzia Cuneo did her second report on the popular French TV program Par-dessus le marché this summer. This appearance featured tips on how to intelligently shop for groceries.

Strawberry Risotto

July 2, 2009 No Comments

We await them every year with impatience. But finally, Quebec strawberries are here! Picked at exactly the right time of maturity, Quebec strawberries have their own unique taste. Low in calories, strawberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. In short, there are plenty of reasons to load up on local strawberries. […]

Protecting the Charlevoix lamb

July 2, 2009 No Comments

Finally they have succeeded! After more than 10 years of work, the producers of Charlevoix lamb obtained a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) last March. This refers to the local version of the controlled terms of origin already widespread in Europe, in particular for wines and other agricultural products.

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Video: Eating local year-round

May 21, 2009 No Comments

Cinzia Cuneo will be a regular contributor to the popular French TV program Par-dessus le marché (featured on TVA Network) this summer. Her first appearance features tips on how to eat locally year-round.

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