vegan

What’s the trend and should YOU give it a try? As more people swap out meat for plant-based diets and cruelty-free alternatives, take a look at how vegan meat-replacements are making themselves known, from burgers and meatballs to sausages. Why vegan meats? And why now? People are becoming increasingly aware of what they’re putting into their bodies, and far more interested […]

Vegan is a word that’s been thrown around a lot more in the past few years. Even while a myriad of individuals have shaken up their diets in the name of veganism, it’s still largely misunderstood. So, this begs the question, “What’s it all about?” What is a vegan? According to PETA, a vegan is someone who “does […]

Easter is that time of year where everywhere you look, there seems to be something related to chocolate staring back at you. And while we can’t deny it tastes great, eating too much of the sweet stuff can make you fill pretty sick after a while! We wanted to have a look at how we […]

We’ve all heard the words ‘vegan,’ ‘whole foods,’ ‘organic’ and ‘locally/naturally grown’  thrown around a lot lately. Not only that, we have also seen a significant shift in the grocery landscape with many people preferring to buy foods that are naturally or organically grown more so over processed foods. But why exactly is this so popular nowadays? […]

Ah snacking- the word itself conjures up images of grabbing at bowls of chips, chocolate, and generally anything that is on hand that can be consumed quickly. The problem is that it is usually unhealthy foods that we tend to reach for when our appetite is ravenous and we cannot afford to wait an hour while a […]

The winter chills (and the snow) are still hanging around but with daylight saving now in action, we can just taste that spring is in the air! With a warmer season means new flavors and new foods. If you’re wondering what kind of veggies to hunt for, this time of year is especially good for artichokes, […]

While we’re sad to see National Soup Month winding on down, it’s provided some audacious ideas to use all year round. It’ll be a few more months before we can maximize our enjoyment with colder soup varieties, but in the meantime, let’s take a look at some awesome ways to introduce all these new recipes to […]

Ever had that moment of panic when guests show up unexpected and you don’t have anything prepared to feed them? Whether its the in-laws or a surprise from an out-of-town friend, not having something tasty to feed your guests is a downer. One way to prevent this is by having a kitchen pantry stocked full of versatile ingredients […]

As the weather turns chilly there is no greater source of warmth and comfort than a good meal. However our choice comfort foods are often cheesy, hearty and rich—not to mention lacking in nutrition and high in calories. Here at Massel we’ve thought up a list of delicious and hearty comfort foods to add some warmth to […]

  Peanut butter and Jelly. Carrots and dip. Crackers. Juice box. Lunch boxes don’t have to be this boring! But they also don’t need to be unhealthy to taste good and satisfy the kids. We’ve created a list full of healthy tips and fun recipes that will help you reinvent and revitalize that age-old lunch […]