“My summer of training has been mostly dry-land training such as roller skiing, running and biking in and around Canmore, Alberta, but highlighted by a three-week, on-snow training camp in August at Snow Farm in New Zealand. Starting in May, the first few months of summer training are focused on building up our aerobic base,… Read more »

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Time is certainly hopping right along, isn’t it? Blink, and three months have gone by! Easter is here and it’s time to celebrate with a mouthful of chocolate, a scavenger hunt for the munchkins and a feast with the family. We are taking a few days off after finishing up with the sale, resting up… Read more »
I know we’ve shared this recipe before in our summer newsletter, but I feel it’s worth revisiting due to its popularity! With only a few ingredients, no cooking skills needed (kid-friendly!) and never-ending variations, this recipe doesn’t get old. We all crave sweets sometimes, so why not indulge in something you can feel good about… Read more »
These delicious treats require no baking! They are very easy to whip up and you won’t be able to keep them in stock. Chewy with a nice crunchy snap, these “energy bars” are packed full of protein. They’re also gluten-free, lactose-free and suitable for vegan, vegetarian and pescetarian diets. This recipe contains no refined sugar… Read more »

Shanda Hill is not only an inspiring athlete, she also is an excellent vegetarian cook. Over the many years that Shanda has worked with Rancho Vignola, she has provided countless soups, casseroles, cakes, pastries and almost every Rancho product dipped in chocolate. Around this girl, no one will ever go hungry! Thanks, Shanda, for your… Read more »
Fall is fast approaching, the weather is starting to change and summer farmer’s markets will be closed before we know it. Not to mention the new school year is just around the corner. As many people are now getting busier, including us at Rancho Vignola, it gets more tempting to buy quick snacks from the… Read more »

Last week my mom invited me over for a walk. I arrived at her house to the pleasant aroma of freshly-baked, homemade granola! Oh, what a smell! Ginger, cinnamon and maple syrup wafted warmly from the kitchen like nothing I have ever smelled before. The recipe had its humble beginnings in Alive magazine. But the… Read more »

It is the beginning of December… another season of sharing food. I had a house warming potluck to attend and I needed to be inspired… I just love being welcomed into other folks’ homes to share food and company. Currently in Vernon, it is warm and quite sunny! A rare treat on a December day,… Read more »
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