From the boreal forest to the tundra; from the Prairie grasslands to Ontario’s Carolinian woodlands, Canada is stunningly rich with flora and fauna. Bio-diversity is our most valuable heritage. With 71,000 species which have been scientifically described and another estimated 69,000 * species yet to be named and classified, it becomes crystalline that the protection of our ecological heritage is absolutely paramount.
As cereal grains go, barley not only tastes terrific, it’s a winner when it comes to good nutrition. This centuries-old grain, originally domesticated near the Mediterranean, is packed with fibre, is naturally low in fat, and contains important vitamins, minerals,
(Prunus cerasus) Prairie cherries are one of my favourite new crops. Developed by Dr. Bob Bors of the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, the may revolutionize fruit growing in Canada’s western provinces. Sour cherries are not a new crop for
(Lonicera caerulea) Haskap berries is one of the most exciting new crops for North America that have come along in decades. Also known as Blue Honeysuckle, or Honeyberries, these flavorful berries are grown on short, bushy, remarkably hardy plants. Wild Haskap types are native
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) canned navy beans, rinsed and drained or 1/2 cup (125 mL) canned lentils, rinsed and drained • 1 egg • 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil • 3/4 cup (175 mL) brown sugar, packed •
This great salad can be eaten right away or covered and left in fridge to marinate for 2 hours before serving. It can also be made a day in advance. • 19 fl.oz can (1- 540 mL can) lentils, rinsed
• 19 fl.oz (540 mL) can black beans, rinsed and drained • 1 cup (250 mL) brown rice, cooked • 1 onion, small, chopped • 2 green onions, chopped • ½ tsp (2 mL) Tabasco sauce (optional) • 1 egg
One of the easiest salads we know. Perfect as a vegetarian main dish! • 19 fl. oz can (540 mL can) black beans, rinsed and drained • 2 cups (500 mL) frozen corn kernels, thawed • ¼ cup (60 mL)
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) canola oil • 2 green onions, chopped • 2 zucchini, medium, sliced • 1 cup (250 mL) dried yellow split peas, cooked according to package • 2 tomatoes, medium, sliced • 1 cup (250 mL)
• 1-19 fl. oz can (1-540 mL can) Black beans, rinsed and drained • 4 tomatoes, chopped • 1 onion, finely chopped • 2 jalapeno peppers, diced • 1/4 cup (60 mL) lime juice • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped
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