The Real Food Movement: "Choose Canadian"

Hellman's Mayonnaise released this video in 2009 as part of the "Real Food Movement," with "Choose Canadian" as their slogan. This brief video shares some statistics about Canadian food imports and production, and explains simply and clearly some of the drawbacks of such heavy import-dependency. Canada has the capacity for greater self-sufficiency; every dollar we spend on our groceries and meals can contribute to our food industry. Let's make our dollars count and support the fertile farmland and capable farmers who proudly call Canada home!

Look for it in your grocery store!

Even large retail stores are supporting eating local, growing local!

For the veggie lover in all of us..

To help you get started on an "eating local growing local" lifestyle we thought it would be helpful to give you some ideas for delicious local dishes. Here is the recipe for when you are tired of corn on the cob, try everyone's favourite summer salad made with local ingredients from the City of Abbotsford. Yum!

Roasted Corn and Feta Salad

Ingredients: 

1 medium zucchini

1 small cucumber

1 bunch of cauliflower

2 ears of corn

2 tablespoons olive oil

assortment of locally grown beans

2 tomatoes

2 tablespoons fresh parsley

1/4 pound goat feta cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat grill over medium heat

2. brush zucchini and corn with olive oil and place on grill

3. cut up all vegetables and place in bowl

4. place in feta, parsley, and beans

5. mix all together, add lime for zest

6. put on dressing of choice & serve!