Celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo shocked grocery shoppers who had picked loose fruit and veg over pre-packed items – by grabbing them for a dance. To the tune of pop classic “Single Ladies”, a reworked version – titled “Single Veggies” – began blaring over the store intercom as soon as someone chose a loose piece of … Read more
“Even in snow and single-digit temps last year, we were able to grow greens all winter.” For her carrots, she uses frost blankets. They keep the stems of her carrots safe from frost and snow, while the carrot itself grows in the warmer soil. That only works until mid-December, however, because by then, the soil … Read more
In the comments, users were excited about the new planting prospect. “I’m so excited to plant this year!” one user said. Another asked if they can plant in the spring if they did not do it in the fall. She responded: “Plant again next fall – garlic is always planted in the fall, harvest in … Read more
Agricultural advisers have been sent out across China to help farmers minimise damage from freezing weather to their spring vegetable crops. The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences said on Friday that 40 teams of experts had fanned out across the country to assess damage and offer technical advice. “The country has continued to experience extreme … Read more
Brits always buy the same fruit and vegetables in their weekly food shop, according to research. A poll of 2,000 adults found that one in four (24 percent) never stray from what they usually purchase in their regular food haul – with 37 percent putting this down to a “force of habit”. Meanwhile, 35 percent … Read more
Old School Method Next, Ronica showed how to do the ‘old school’ garlic peeling technique which is best done if using only one garlic bulb. She said: “Just lay your garlic down, press down with a knife and give it a gentle smack. Once you hear that skin crack, the peel comes off very easily.” … Read more
If you’ve been trying to save money on your grocery bill by waiting until food is marked down to 50 per cent, get ready for some sticker shock on your next visit to a Loblaw-owned grocery store. According to an email from Loblaw Companies Ltd. reviewed by CBC News, it will no longer discount perishable foods like meat, … Read more
The revelation that Loblaw will end its 50 per cent discount on perishable foods like meat, fruit and vegetables as they near their best-before dates should attract the attention of Canada’s Competition Bureau, says one industry expert. Prof. Sylvain Charlebois, the director of Dalhousie University’s Agri-food Analytics Lab, believes the action taken by the grocery chain to align its policy with other food retailers might be … Read more
If you’ve been trying to save money on your grocery bill by waiting until food is marked down to 50 per cent, get ready for some sticker shock on your next visit to a Loblaw-owned grocery store. According to an email from Loblaw Companies Ltd. reviewed by CBC News, it will no longer discount perishable foods like meat, … Read more
Watching others visibly dislike vegetables might make onlookers dislike them too, a new study as found. The research suggests observing facial expressions of others eating raw broccoli can influence whether or not we like it. Humans learn which behaviour pays off, and which does not, from watching others. Based on this, people may draw conclusions … Read more
