Produce Made Simple

What's in season in Ontario this month? Look for local: • Beets • Cabbage • Greenhouse cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers and strawberries • Mushrooms • Sweet potatoes • Rhubarb

Ask an apple grower - meet Baxter the dog! @ontarioapples

Ask a grower - why is it so hard to work at an apple pie factory? @ontarioapples

Ask a grower - what's your favourite apple variety? @ontarioapples

Welcome to a taste of Poland! This belly-warming borscht is as hearty as it gets with chunks of apple and white cannellini beans. Substitute chicken broth for vegetable to make it vegetarian friendly. Recipe from @ontarioapples - find the recipe here: bit.ly/4a905u8

The ultimate guide to baking with apples - from which variety to use to recipes that will inspire you, download the booklet here: onapples.com/baking-booklet

Not sure what to have for dinner and want something quick and easy? Sheet pan dinners are the answer- try this one with apples and sausages. Recipe here: bit.ly/3XTs8Jr

How do you choose the best apple for pie, salad or your charcuterie board? Read our ultimate guide for choosing the best apple for your needs.

Local availability in Ontario in February: -Apples -Pears -Greenhouse strawberries -Beets -Cabbage -Potatoes

There's nothing cozier than a cottage pie and this vegetarian version with mushrooms has a rich gravy and is served under a golden mashed potato lid. Find the recipe here: bit.ly/3ZNAnHQ

Bring the feeling of summer into the cold winter months with Ontario greenhouse strawberries. Make strawberry oats for breakfast, a strawberry smoothie for your afternoon pick me up, slice onto your charcuterie board or add to your winter salad to brighten it up.

Craving a cozy dinner? This creamy mushroom gnocchi is the answer. Find the recipe here: bit.ly/4izeRy3

The secret to keeping mushrooms fresh? Store them in a brown paper bag in the fridge. This will help maintain ideal moisture levels and keep your mushrooms fresher for longer.

Need something quick and easy to hold you over? Mushroom toast is simple to put together for a quick snack - sauté mushrooms in butter with garlic and red pepper flakes, put them on toast and you're done!

Mushrooms are the only source of vitamin D in the produce aisle and one of the few non-fortified sources. This makes mushrooms a staple for your winter diet.

How do mushrooms grow? They need damp, dark conditions and are grown in Canada all year long.

What's available in Ontario this month?🌱 -Pears -Beets -Cabbage -Garlic -Leeks -Greenhouse vegetables -Mushrooms

Another great year of grower stories, delicious recipes with local produce and learning about the bounty of fruits and vegetables we grow in Ontario. Thank you for following along with us!

Happy holidays from Produce Made Simple!🌟

Last minute holiday recipe idea: Rich meaty portobello mushroom caps stuffed with slow-roasted onions topped with gruyere cheese and toasted breadcrumbs. Pair with a side salad for a simple but luxurious appetizer. Full recipe here: bit.ly/40DMybc