CELEBRATE LATE SUMMER FRUIT AND VEGGIES

The nights are getting cooler and the end of summer is in the air already!

Now is the time to dive into the bounty of fruits and veggies that are available from local farmers. Whole Foods Market has all the organic produce you are looking for and some delicious ideas on how to use the harvest that you have from your own gardens or the garden gifts from you neighbours!

Kale Waldorf Salad

Not just a winter veggie, Kale is a a great addition to this Waldolf salad replacing the traditional lettuce This version creates a vegan creamy dressing and packs a fibre and vitamin punch!

See instructions & video here. 

No-Cook Zucchini "Noodle" Salad

Whether it's from your own garden or your neighbours, zucchinis come fast and furious this time of year and you can only make so much zucchini bread! Thinly sliced zucchini fills in as a flavorful no-cook pasta in this refreshing salad for your next bbq or picnic. Enjoy with grilled sausages, on a grilled chicken sandwich or over a bed of mixed greens.

See instructions & video here. 

Sunrise Breakfast Smoothie

Start your day off right with a simple & delicious smoothie that packs fruit, veggies, yogurt and whole grains all in easy one sippable drink.  Plant based yogurt works really well here too!

See instructions & video here. 

Gluten-Free Grilled Stone Fruit Trifle

Who says the grill is only for dinner? Grilling stone fruit brings out the wonderful sweetness. Try this dessert as an amazing summer treat! Make individual servings of the trifle using small ramekins, too.

See instructions & video here. 

Heirloom Tomato and Melon Salad

This true late summer salad combine two of our favourites heirloom tomatoes and melon. We love the variety that you can find in heirloom tomatoes so go ahead be creative! Combine colours, sizes and shapes!

See instructions & video here.