Watermelon for the Win!

If you ever played in an organized soccer league as a child, or had one that did, you will probably remember sitting down to a big bowl of orange slices at half time for a quick energy boost. Well, things have been modernized since then, and young athletes are now...

Cook This Book – Grow What You Eat, Eat What You Grow

Welcome back to Cook This Book the blog series that review titles from our awesome book section. Yes, we have a book section! Nestled right in our Body Care department, it’s brimming with titles covering all your health and wellness needs. Be sure to check it out! And...

Healthy Summer BBQ Ideas

The sun is shining, bees are buzzing, and flowers are in full bloom; the warm weather has once again graced us with its presence, and we can’t get enough of it! Our summer season is one of the most prized times of year for Canadians, and even makes the harsh, cold...

Don’t Judge a Plant by Its Prickles: How to Eat More Nettles

Nettle is a contrary little herb. If you run into it in the wild, happen to brush against its spiny body with your bare skin, it will feel like a thousand red ants are treating your arm like a giant taco and chowing down. Your skin will turn into a terrain of red and...

Product Spotlight: Springbrook Cranberries

Product Spotlight: Springbrook Cranberries Springbrook Cranberry Farm is a family owned operation in New Brunswick. They have supplied The Big Carrot with juice as well as fresh and dried cranberries for many years. We asked them to tell us what it’s like to be...

Introducing Localize

Launching March 1st – Localize: an exciting new way to find local products and support local businesses at The Big Carrot. Long before the rise of farmers’ markets and niche food delivery services in Toronto, The Big Carrot has been the go-to-grocer for...

Pin It on Pinterest