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Broccoli Rabe, the flavour of Italy
Broccoli rabe is a plant that most probably originated in the Mediterranean region. It is similar to broccoli, cabbage and various other members of the cruciferous family. It has thin green stalks which end in spiked leaves and flower buds.
The goodness of fennel
Fennel is a plant that originated in the Mediterranean. It has been used as a vegetable and spice since ancient times. The Greeks and Romans were not only very fond of it, they also recognized its medicinal value, especially as an antidote to snake bites and scorpion stings.
Why should you eat Jerusalem artichokes?
Jerusalem artichokes contain inulin, a type of carbohydrate of the fructans family. Inulin has excellent nutritional and functional characteristics that promote the growth of intestinal bacteria, keeping your gut healthy and alleviating constipation. Jerusalem artichokes are also a source of iron. The taste is indeed similar to an artichoke. In the Quebec city region you […]
Fast food: Watch out for worst offenders
I came across an interesting article a few days ago. Here it is for you to enjoy: KFC Double Down not the worst fast-food offender
« Eating well made easy » for people with Diabetes
Today is a big day for us! After putting in five years of hard work in R&D and eighteen months in Clinical Testing with a renowned University Health Centre, we are very proud to announce the launch of our , starting with the one for people with type 2 diabetes.
Poutine, our national symbol?
Maybe you missed the big news, but voters from across Canada selected poutine as our national dish. Check this out on the Globe and Mail‘s website and don’t forget to try our own sophisticated version of the famous dish. Try our recipe for Chic Poutine
Local strawberries have finally arrived
Each year, we wait impatiently for them, and now, here they are again, at last! Since they are only picked once fully ripened, and the journey between the field and our plates is quite short, the taste and nutritional value of locally grown strawberries are beyond compare.
Fruits and veggies in the news
When it comes to cancer prevention, a newly released study shows that the benefits of fruits and vegetable consumption may not be as strong as previously believed. Should we then eat less? Not at all, say many experts, who are pointing out that this study did not measure the effect of some specific groups, such […]
We are getting bigger and stronger (hopefully ;-)
Yesterday, we migrated the website over to more powerful servers, to avoid the slow-downs during peak traffic. We think we’ve solved pretty much all issues, but Murphy’s law being what it is, there may still be some residual ones. Should you stumble upon one, please let us know, and we’ll fix it asap!
Where can we buy spices?
Question sent by a member: Where can I buy cardamom pods? It would be great if we could get this kind of information when there are recipes with ingredients that are not known to the general public… Sometimes, on SOSCuisine, there are some recipes with these types of ingredients… Would it be possible to tell […]
Richard Béliveau says our work is « remarkable »
Have you heard of Dr. Richard Béliveau? A highly skilled researcher in the field of cancer, he is currently the chair at the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer centre at UQAM (University of Quebec in Montreal), but he also has several other responsibilities.
3 good reasons for advocating food traceability
“Tonight’s entrée is a fresh garden salad with hot rillons from Touraine and Saint Maure goat cheese (A.O.C.), shall be followed by…” It is as I sat listening to the restaurant chef recite his menu, that I suddenly realized the importance of the origin of foods in Europe.
