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Local Food Movement in Health Care

Ontario is home to some of the most robust and fertile agricultural land in Canada. This quality land supports over 50,000 farms across the province that account for almost one-quarter...

Doing more with what you have

Manage for efficiency. Trim the fat. Run it lean and mean. However the demands are expressed or imposed upon you, one thing is perfectly clear: these are challenging times for...

How to avoid spreading germs at work

It’s the middle of flu season and you’ve avoided getting sick so far – but how can you make sure to get through the winter without falling ill? Offices are...




Allergens in Foodservice

In foodservice we often encounter patients with various allergies ranging from the common shellfish, nut, egg, and milk variety to the more bizarre such as lettuce, kiwi, celery, etc. It...

Cooking Up New Ideas in Long Term Care

There is a bias that comes to mind when we think about food and healthcare facilities. Images of various food products, sometimes separated by dividers on the same tray, sometimes...