Canadian Guidelines for Budgeting

How Others Spend Their Income Many people have questions about how other families spend their income. How much of my money should be spent on food, clothing, etc.?Am I spending …

Ingredient Substitutes

There are times when cooking that you do not have the right ingredients on hand in your kitchen. For new recipes, it may not make financial sense to purchase a …

Cooking Basics

Use this information to prepare your recipes and enjoy the process of cooking healthy food. Experiment with new cooking techniques, new flavours and increase your confidence in the kitchen! Part …

Top Tips for Storing Fresh Food

Make the most of your fresh food purchases by storing them carefully. Fresh, perishable foods like dairy products, fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, breads and leftovers require a little more …

Safe Food Storage

Storing foods safely is an important food consideration. Here are answers to some of the most common questions asked about storing and using food. Refrigerated and Frozen Storage How long …

Food Safety

Handling food safely in your home will prevent foodborne illnesses that can cause food poisoning. There are 4 main steps to handling food safely: CLEAN Handwashing is the #1 way …

Healthy Cooking at Home

There are a number of cooking tips, ingredient substitutions and food strategies you can implement to make meals more nutritious and filling. For information on herbs and spices and how …

Planning Meals on a Budget

Eating in a nutritious way does not have to be expensive. Some planning ahead and smart food substitutes will help you to get the most nutrition out of your food …

Comparing Prices and Promotions

Stores use different ways of pricing items to attract customers to the store. Being aware of how to read sale prices and calculate actual discounts will help you to decide …