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A Note from Our CEO: Supporting Our Members During COVID-19

We will update this post as we continue to follow developments. The following note was sent to our members March 2021. It seems almost impossible that it’s been an entire year since things changed for us all — it feels like it’s been ages and a blink all at once. Today, I’m feeling hopeful […]

The Ultimate DIY Sugar Shack Feast

When the sugary sap begins to flow during le temps des sucres, friends and families head to their local sugar shack for a day of family-friendly activities and a feast of maple-soaked delicacies designed for sharing at long communal tables. This year, we won’t be able to make it to the snowy countryside to feast […]

Seductively Simple Valentine’s Day Meal Ideas

It’s no secret that Valentine’s Day is going to look a little different this year. No matter how you make it your own on the big day, there’s still plenty to celebrate (and plenty of tasty treats to enjoy)! The best way to share the love this February 14th? A Valentine’s Day at home, with […]

Get Ready for the Big Game with Game Day Snacks

Real talk: half the fun of watching any big sporting event on TV are the super snacks that go along with it! To get you ready for some serious game day snacking, we’ve compiled a guide to must-have munchables for when you’re settling into the couch with the fam or cheering your team on together […]

Deliciously Easy-to-Keep New Year’s Resolutions Ideas

The new year is here and that means it’s New Year’s resolutions time! This year, instead of trying those same old resolutions for the third year in a row (we’re looking at you, “get organized”), try something a little easier and a lot more delicious. Without further ado, here are some original New Year’s resolution […]

Celebrating 6 Years of Goodfood

The year is 2014. There’s a line around the block for the new iPhone 6, Kim and Kanye are getting married, the ice bucket challenge is in full swing, Sia’s Chandelierrrr is playing on a loop, and Jonathan Ferrari, Neil Cuggy, and Raffi Krikorian are about to make waves in the Canadian grocery industry. […]

3 Festive Cocktail Recipes to Get You in the Holiday Spirit

When the weather outside is frightful, is there anything better than curling up with a hot toddy, sharing a ‘nog with your sweetie, or toasting the new year while virtually celebrating with loved ones? In partnership with The Wine Shop and Zachary Kvas, Wayne Gretzky Estates’ resident mixologist at Niagara-on-the-Lake, we present 3 easy-to-make holiday […]

The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Successful Virtual Dinner Party

These days, hosting a virtual dinner party and sharing a delicious meal “together” is one of the best ways to stay connected with your loved ones while staying safe. For a successful evening with lots of moving parts, planning ahead makes all the difference. Dig into our ultimate guide for tips on successfully celebrating the […]

Goodfood’s Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Gift Ideas for the Foodies in Your Life

The Goodfood Holiday Gift Guide 2020 is here! While this list was thoughtfully curated by our team, Goodfood does not officially endorse any companies or products mentioned below. Well, except for Goodfood — they’re pretty cool. The rumours are true — the holidays are right around the corner! If you’re anything like us, you’re probably […]

Sheet Pan Recipes: Effortlessly Tasty Meals (With Fewer Dishes Too)!

Have you heard of sheet pan recipes? These ingenious one-pan wonders are the perfect solution to easier family meals and smaller piles of dishes in the sink. All you need to get started: a sheet pan! Why Sheet Pan Recipes? With sheet pan recipes, easy and delicious go hand in hand. With these […]

3 Boo-tiful DIY Halloween Costumes Made from Recycled Materials

Have you decided on this year’s Halloween costumes yet? If you’re still searching for the perfect costumes for your family, we’ve got you covered. These easy costumes are fun to make, eco-friendly, and won’t break the bank — and you probably have everything you need in your craft drawer and recycling bin! So reclaim that […]

8 Fun and Easy Halloween Snacks to Make with the Family

The weather is getting chilly, the leaves are turning brilliant shades of red and orange, and pumpkins are popping up on doorsteps — that’s right, spooky season is here! Even if we’ll be spending more time indoors this year, Halloween is still a great opportunity to have fun with your family, play with your food, […]

5 Thanksgiving Essentials for the Ultimate Holiday Feast

Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy family, friends, and food while expressing our gratitude for all the good things in our lives. Although this year is going to look a little different and we may not be able to gather around the table with our families, there’s still a great opportunity to celebrate the occasion […]

3 Delicious Oktoberfest Recipes to Make at Home

The weather is getting chillier, harvest baskets are filling up with the best flavours of the season, and the traditional German celebration of Oktoberfest is happening around the world! You may be asking yourself, “Was essen wir zum Oktoberfest?” (or “What are we eating for Oktoberfest?” if you don’t speak German). Although setting off for […]

Easy Lunch Ideas for Kids at Home and at School

In a hurry to get the kids ready for school (or fed at lunchtime while you sneak in a little work)? Having a few easy and delicious lunch ideas up your sleeve is a great way to save yourself time and energy during the busy weekdays. Here are a few of our favourite delicious and […]

What Are Bao Buns (and Why Are They so Delicious)?

Everyone says “wow” when they taste bao buns (also called gua bao, especially when filled with traditional fillings like pork belly)! Originally from China, these delicious lotus leaf buns made a big splash on this side of the pond when they appeared on Momofuku restaurant menus in the early 2000s. Thanks to their cloud-like texture, […]

10 Quick and Easy Snacks for School (and Work!)

There’s nothing like a delicious, healthy snack to give you and your little ones a much-needed midday boost. Although back-to-school routines are a bit more challenging this year, packing up quality snacks for school is one task that can be simplified with clever selections and a little teamwork. We’ve gathered 10 of our easiest, most […]

10 Brunch Ideas to Help Kick-Start the Day

As we begin to find new ways to safely spend time with friends and family (while respecting public health guidelines), we can also find new ways to enjoy one of our favourite midday feasts. That’s right — brunch is back. A little bit breakfast, a little bit lunch, brunch is beloved by early risers and […]

5 Creative Ice Cream Ideas to Help You Beat the Heat This Summer

Who doesn’t like ice cream? There truly is no better way to enjoy the summer heat than with these totally customizable frozen treats. From dairy and vegan options to yummy toppings to DIY flavours, anyone can make a perfect frozen delicacy just the way they like it — no matter their preferences or dietary restrictions. […]

Getting to Know Your Goodfood: A Spotlight on Local Suppliers & Products

Choosing Goodfood means supporting Canadian farmers and local businesses. From farm-fresh produce to sustainably sourced meat and fish to our ever-growing line of grocery essentials, every basket highlights the best this country has to offer. Goodfood ingredients are locally grown or packaged right here in Canada whenever possible, which means you’re eating the freshest seasonal […]

Cooking Fun for the Whole Family

Most of us can remember learning to cook with our parents and grandparents as children — time to pass the torch! Those memories have shaped who we are as adults and often come to mind when we prepare a meal, even though we still can’t quite recreate abuela’s arroz con pollo. Creating new memories with […]

A Message from Our CEO: Black Lives Matter

There are no words to express the outrage and sadness we feel over the events of the last week. We remember George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Paquet and countless others who didn’t make the headlines. At Goodfood, we believe that everyone deserves to live free of systematic oppression or racialized violence. We want to use […]

A Goodfood Guide to Wine and Food Pairing

Pinot grigio or pinot noir? Sauvignon blanc or cabernet sauvignon? When it comes to wine, there’s a lot of variety out there. Pairing wines with intricate food flavours can make the situation even more complex. Luckily, there’s no need to be a sommelier in order to choose the right wine to pair with your decadent […]

Cooking at Home: Backyard BBQ Ideas

Spring is in the air and so is the smell of BBQ! Although we can’t invite our friends and family over to celebrate the warmer weather at the moment, a mini backyard (or deck or balcony!) BBQ is a great way to enjoy the sunshine and a few sizzling snacks while staying safe. Here are […]

Celebrating All Moms This Mother’s Day

This year, Mother’s Day celebrations are going to look a little different than they have in years past. Although we won’t be picking out the perfect bouquet at our local florist or meeting our mother figures for a luxurious brunch, we can still find special ways to spend quality time together while staying inside and […]

The Ultimate Guide to Reusing Kitchen Scraps & Leftovers to Reduce Food Waste

From veggie peels to what’s left of yesterday’s roast chicken, it’s easy to toss seemingly unusable leftovers in the trash without a second thought. But what if there’s more to these kitchen scraps than meets the eye? Although food waste is a worldwide challenge, there are lots of little ways we can make a big […]

Supporting Breakfast Club of Canada During COVID-19

As schools and businesses remain closed to help control the spread of COVID-19, a growing number of Canadian families are dealing with income loss and food insecurity. Alongside partners like Goodfood, Breakfast Club of Canada is working to ensure no child or family goes hungry during the crisis. Over 1 million children are affected by […]

Staying Healthy at Home

Enjoying a smoothie on the way to work, grabbing a healthy lunch at your favourite cafe, unwinding at yoga after a long day — we’ll be able to do it all again when the time is right, but in the meantime, we need to find new ways to stay healthy and active while we stay […]

5 Quick & Simple Salad Dressings

From a main course packed with leafy greens and fruits and veggies to a light side dish topped with a tangy vinaigrette, the best thing about salad is you can make it whatever you want it to be and dress it however you like! Vinaigrettes, the easiest salad dressing to whip up, typically consist of […]

Easy Chocolate Desserts with 7 Ingredients Or Less

We’re all spending a little more time at home these days. Between attending virtual meetings and keeping the kids occupied, it’s easy to let the day slip away without taking some time to practice self-care. Whether it’s curling up with a good book, attending a virtual yoga class, or indulging in a chocolatey homemade dessert, […]

The Ultimate Guide To Making A Better Sandwich

A sandwich is so much more than a lacklustre filling slapped between a few slices of bread. With a solid foundation, flavourful layers, and thoughtful finishing touches, a sandwich can be a satisfying meal unto itself. So forget the mushy bread and mystery meat of school lunches past, your sandwich game just got a major […]

Player’s Digest with Bo Horvat

Life as a professional hockey player is busy. As the captain of his team, a newlywed, proud dog dad, and soon to be proud father to a baby boy due in July, Bo Horvat’s schedule is about to get even busier! View this post on Instagram July 2020 👶 A post shared by Bo Horvat […]

#EachForEqual on International Women’s Day

This Sunday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day! This year, the campaign theme is #EachForEqual, focusing on collectively building a gender-equal world by challenging stereotypes, fighting bias and inequality, and celebrating women’s achievements. We reached out to our team for stories celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of the women in our lives — friends, families, […]

Shimeji Mushrooms

For centuries, wild shimeji mushrooms grew in delicate, tight-knit clusters on the bark of ageing beech trees in the lush forests of Japan. These days, dozens of species of shimeji mushrooms are cultivated around the world for use in a variety of dishes. A particularly popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine, these long, thin, mushroom clusters […]

What Food Emoji Are You?

Filter, filter, on IG, what food emoji will I be? If you’ve ever scrolled through your emoji keyboard wondering which food emoji best matches your personality, have we got the Instagram filter for you! Never thought about it? There’s no time like the present to don your virtual chef’s hat and find out. #NoFilter? […]

Giving Back with Goodfood

According to Breakfast Club of Canada, 1 in 4 Canadian students go to school on an empty stomach. That means hundreds of thousands of children go to school every morning without a healthy meal to help them start the day off right. This has a noted effect on a child’s ability to stay alert, problem-solve, […]

Player’s Digest with Sean Monahan

When you’re a professional hockey player focused on building your body, improving your skillset, and hitting the back of the net, you might not have time to keep your fridge and pantry shelves fully stocked. Just ask Ontario-born hockey star Sean Monahan, an early first-round draft pick who has been making waves since his professional […]

Player’s Digest with Serge Ibaka

Creativity. Charisma. Passion. Quick thinking. Team spirit. The ability to perform under pressure. These qualities aren’t just keys to success in professional basketball — they make for an excellent home chef as well! Toronto basketball champion Serge Ibaka is well known for his awe-inspiring dunks and thunderous blocks, but there’s a whole lot more to […]

Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes for Dinner in a Pinch

To all the home chefs out there, we salute you. It’s no easy feat getting dinner on the table after a long day at work. Our meal kits help take the stress out of weekly meal prep, but what about those in-between days? Or when you need a quick and nourishing lunch when you’re working […]

Player’s Digest with Brendan Gallagher

It’s game night. You inhale a deep breath of that crisp arena air and watch a cloud of frozen mist linger as you exhale. You step out from the bench and feel your freshly sharpened blades carve through that fresh, slick ice. Suddenly, the puck is within reach. That’s when the adrenaline kicks in. A […]

How to Peel Ginger

Ginger is a root rooted in tradition. Like its siblings turmeric, cardamom and galangal, ginger has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that have made it a medicinal staple and kitchen essential for thousands of years. From cookies to curries and everything in between, ginger is enjoyed in countless dishes around the world. This gnarly root can […]

Eating Clean15 in 2020

New year, same old pressure to pick a resolution and stick to it. Easier said than done, right? This year, do something you’ll actually enjoy doing. Something sustainable, achievable, and — may we add — delicious. Your New Year’s resolution shouldn’t feel like an empty gesture driven by guilt or shame — it’s an opportunity […]

How to Host an Epic Holiday Party and Impress Your Guests

So, you took the plunge and volunteered to host the holiday party for your friends and family this year. No sweat — you got this! We’ve compiled all the tips and tricks needed to make this an unforgettable party for you and your guests this holiday season. Preparing for Your Holiday Party Planning […]

Goodfood’s Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gifts for Foodies in 2019

The Goodfood Holiday Gift Guide for 2019 is finally here! This list was carefully curated by our editorial team with items they like or use in their own kitchens. Goodfood does not officially endorse any companies or products mentioned below. Well, except for Goodfood — they’re pretty great. Most people like food. Many love it. […]

How to Make a Charcuterie Board

Say it with us: char-cu-ter-ie. Magnifique! A feast for the eyes as much as the stomach, this French (and Québécois) staple is the easy-to-assemble appetizer guaranteed to impress even your pickiest guests. Plus, little to no cooking required — just arrange and serve! Read on for a list of must-have ingredients and tips on how […]

November 2019 : Spotlight Ingredients

Happy November! Sure, this may not be the most exciting month of the year, but with spotlight ingredients like these, it’s sure to be one of the tastiest! FINGER LIMES These exotic treats, with their rugged exterior and surprising interior, come to us from the Australian rainforest. Once you open one and lay eyes on […]

Going Green with Goodfood

You asked, we answered. Reusable boxes are here! Like our customers, Goodfood is committed to fighting climate change by reducing our reliance on plastic and making more sustainable choices every day. Our first-of-its-kind reusable delivery box was a labour of love produced in collaboration with a local Quebec-based company. Designed with a life expectancy of […]

OCTOBER 2019 : SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

The weather may be getting colder, but we promise your meals are just getting tastier! Here are the 4 ingredients we’re obsessed with this month: MARCONA ALMONDS The Marcona almond is a bigger and rounder variety of the beloved nut, coming to us from the province of Alicante in Spain. Closer to a macadamia nut […]

Always Getting Better with Xavier Brochu

As one of Goodfood’s core values, continuous improvement is at the heart of everything we do. While every employee makes it an important part of their day-to-day, Continuous Improvement Manager, Xavier Brochu, exemplifies it with particular zeal. Xavier’s degree in Industrial Engineering is the foundation on which his expertise is built. He credits its structured […]

Looking to Switch Things up a Bit?

Here at Goodfood, we know that when it comes to cooking—variety truly is the spice of life. Apparently our members do too since many were asking for a quicker way to switch between baskets from week to week to expand their culinary horizons! Never one to disappoint, we went ahead and developed a new feature […]

These Costumes Are Totally Out of the Box!

At Goodfood, reducing food waste has been a big part of our mission from the start. Our favourite letter of the alphabet? R, as in reduce, reuse, and recycle! Have you dreamed up your family’s Halloween costumes yet? If not, go ahead and reuse your Goodfood boxes to make outfits that are almost too good […]

SEPTEMBER 2019: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

The return to routine during the back-to-school season doesn’t mean returning to the recipe rut! Check out these exciting spotlight ingredients for the month of September: LABNEH Popular in Middle Eastern cooking, this soft cheese is made from strained yogurt and the resulting rich-yet-tangy flavour combination is an absolute must-try. Whether you prefer sweet or […]

ONE MORE REASON TO LOVE GOODFOOD

We couldn’t be more excited to announce that Goodfood has been voted as the most trusted meal kit delivery service by Canadians in the 2019 BrandSpark Canadian Shopper Study! The news brings with it a tremendous sense of fulfilment as we strive to provide the very best experience for each and every one of our […]

INTRODUCING ARTISANAL OAT BOWLS

Just in time for the back-to-school season, we’re introducing a unique breakfast solution perfect for the whole family; Artisanal Oat Bowls. Are you suffering from hectic mornings aggravated by a super busy schedule that make it almost impossible to grab a decent breakfast most days? We thought so. Doing our own research, we’ve found that […]

GOODFOOD FOR LUNCH?

Want a great lunch your coworkers will envy? Order double portions of your Classic, Easy Prep or Clean15 recipes! Say goodbye to déjà-vu sandwiches and hello to leftovers that feel like anything but. Your time is precious and you should spend it doing things you absolutely adore, not rummaging the fridge trying to put together […]

AUGUST 2019: SPOTLIGHTS INGREDIENTS

FRESH CHICKPEAS You may be used to chickpeas coming in a can, but remember: they were put there by someone. Before these legumes (also called garbanzo beans) fully ripen to golden maturity, they can be picked while still green in late spring and summer and used much like peas or fava beans. They come in […]

BIZNASTY TURNS UP THE HEAT

You might know Ontario native, Paul Bissonnette as a former professional hockey player. Or maybe you’re familiar with his comical online persona, @biznasty But, these days Bissonnette seems to be garnering a lot of attention for his newest alias, “Chef Boyarbiz”. Since teaming up with Goodfood, the athlete and podcast host has stepped up his […]

OUR NEW SECTION BBQ READY

Have you ever received a meal in your weekly Goodfood box and wished you had an extra serving of protein for a friend? What about opening up your barbecue and thinking: if only I had a tender Porterhouse steak to slap on the grill? We’ve got you covered with our line of BBQ-Ready proteins, now […]

OUR GOLDEN TICKETS CONTEST IS OFFICIALLY UNDERWAY

This August, keep your eyes peeled because your Goodfood basket might contain a little something extra. That’s right! We are hiding prizes in many of our shipments throughout the entire month so there’s plenty of goodies to go around! Here’s how it works: If you find a Golden Ticket in one of your Goodfood deliveries, […]

BETTER BREAKFASTS with Jillian Harris

We bet a lot of you can relate to the busy lifestyle of one of Canada’s most well-known and admired personalities, Jillian Harris. Jillian wears many hats professionally, including Lifestyle Influencer, Storyteller and TV host, but above all, her most important job is being a mom to two adorable young kids (and two dogs!), while […]

SIDE SALADS OF THE SEASON

Nothing says summer like a crisp, cool salad bursting with fresh flavours. We hand-picked a few of our favourite recipes upcoming on the menu where the side salad not only complements the main dish, but just might end up stealing the show! Watermelon Radish & Arugula Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette (Week of July 15th […]

3 WAYS to Celebrate Ice Cream Month

Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? Summer is the best time for ice cream and while this frozen delight is a family favourite on its own, we wanted to up the ante for the next time you treat yourself. The way we see it, our cookies (which you can select as […]

JUNE 2019: SPOTLIGHTS INGREDIENTS

While you’ve been getting summer-ready, we’ve been getting spotlight-ready! Here’s what’s in store for June: GROUND CHERRIES These gorgeous little fruits resemble bright orange candies — and they even come in their own wrappers! Despite the name, ground cherries are actually part of the tomato family and are enjoyed all over the world under different […]

A NEW LOOK for Your Selection Page

Whether you’re brand new to Goodfood or a longtime member, your selection page is where the magic happens. Week after week, it’s your own personal space where you get to choose new and exciting recipes to try! (handy tip: bookmark it in your browser to get at those mouthwatering recipes in a snap). As we […]

SAFETY FIRST with Matthew Sklar

Imagine a world where no one was looking out for us — not a pleasant thought! If you pause for a minute and glance around, you’ll realize that most of your worldly possessions and even services rendered had someone behind them with safety in mind. When it comes to Goodfood, Matthew Sklar, Food Safety Director, […]

SUMMER SIPS to Pair with Your Homemade Meals

Summer’s heating up and we want you to stay refreshed while savouring your delicious homemade meals! With your taste buds in mind, we went ahead and picked out four of our favourite easy alcohol-free drink recipes that will complement some of the must try recipes this month. Homemade Ginger Ale Try it with: Smoky Pork […]

MAY 2019: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

The month of May brings with it budding trees, blooming flowers and of course — new and interesting spotlight ingredients to try! SORREL A staple in Egyptian cuisine, sorrel is a green leafy herb with a bright, almost lemony flavour — some people even say it tastes like kiwi and strawberry! Historically prized for its […]

SETTING THE BAR FOR SUSTAINABILITY

There’s no shortage of reasons why Canadians love their Goodfood meal kits: from the convenience of skipping the chore of meal planning and grocery shopping to the panoply of delicious, healthful options every week, what’s not to love? Well, in case you needed one more reason, according to a recent study from the journal of […]

BON APPÉTIT TO ALL THE MOMS OUT THERE

In appreciation of Moms across the country, we’re celebrating Mother’s Day with some testimonials straight from the superstars themselves who’ve used Goodfood as an opportunity to get closer to their families and kids. “A mother’s work is never done” goes the old saying. Doing far more than a full-time job, mothers put their family’s well-being […]

GOODFOOD ON THE GRILL

The winter snow has vanished and the rainy weeks of spring are coming to an end. That can only mean one thing: BBQ season is upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited about it! With so many grilling aficionados at Goodfood HQ, you can rest assured that there are plenty of barbecue-friendly recipes on […]

APRIL 2019: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

Want more new flavours to try? Of course you do! Get a taste of April’s spotlight ingredients: PURPLE ASPARAGUS Less known than its green and white cousins, purple asparagus is actually —hold tight— exactly the same vegetable, but harvested at a different stage of growth! Picked at just the right moment when its stem changes […]

The Breakfast Breakthrough with Greg Perowne

If you’re like most Canadians, you struggle to get a quick & healthy breakfast to start the day off right. Not to worry though, Goodfood Breakfast is here — and Greg Perowne, Head of Breakfast is leading the charge of superfood fueled mornings! Early last summer Greg was at the tail-end of a thrilling and […]

MORE TIPS FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN

Goodfood’s Culinary Director, Jordana Rebner is back at it with another round of pro tips to help you hone your kitchen skills and achieve the ultimate at-home cooking experience! (In case you missed it, click here to see her first round of tips). Safe & Effective Chopping Before you start chopping away, it’s absolutely essential […]

COOKING GOALS with Mitch Marner

That feeling of scoring a pivotal goal in a huge arena with thousands of fans watching is one Canadian hockey player Mitch Marner is no stranger to. But scoring goals doesn’t just happen without hard work and discipline. It starts with giving the body the fuel it needs to get that puck in the net, […]

FROM BYTES TO BITES with Benoît Girouard Bond

In the age of information, entire industries have been transformed by the world wide web. Culinary creativity, innovative processes & logistics as well as some entrepreneurial bravura have all contributed in recent years to the rising success of meal kit services. However, the role of technology cannot be understated serving as the backbone to the […]

GOODFOOD BY THE NUMBERS

Are you the data-driven type? Here are some fun figures to wrap your head around from the last 12 months at Goodfood! Fresh produce sent to members: 2,262,257 limes and lemons 81,879 kilograms of baby spinach 🥬 616,371 yellow onions 751 new recipes developed 📖 12 additional weekly recipe options added 201,370 conversations 💬 between members and our Member Happiness […]

FUELING PEAK PERFORMANCE with Mark McMorris

Our new Clean15 plan, comprised of high-protein, low-carb recipes, was created to help Canadians reach their health and fitness goals. The plan has already caught the attention of Winter Olympian and professional snowboarder Mark McMorris, as the healthy, protein-packed meals are the perfect fuel for his training sessions and competitions – and they taste delicious […]

FEBRUARY 2019: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

While mother nature is giving us all she’s got, we wanted to bring some colourful spotlight ingredients to the table to brighten up the coldest month of the year! KUMQUATS Kumquats are tiny oblong shaped citrus fruits with a somewhat thick skin, regardless of their small size. The funny thing about them? They’re best-eaten skin-on! […]

Western Canada’s All-star Player, Mo Awada

Just over a year ago, an adventure started out west that would become one of Goodfood’s most captivating and extraordinary sagas. The protagonist? Our very own Vice President and Head of Western Canada, Mo Awada. After graduating from McGill University with Honours in Investment Management, Mo met two people that, although he didn’t know it […]

FOR THE LOVE OF COOKING

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to highlight some of our members who shared how Goodfood has brought them closer to their sweethearts at dinnertime. Cooking and eating together is a great way to spend quality time with your significant other, yet is something that is oftentimes taken for granted. Hanging out together […]

READY-TO-BAKE, ready-to-enjoy!

It hits you when you most expect it. You’ve just finished your Goodfood dinner and that familiar craving for something sweet sets in. What’s a Goodfoodie to do? After countless requests from members to get dessert included their Goodfood boxes, we’re proud to draw the curtains on the newest addition to the Goodfood portfolio of […]

JANUARY 2019: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

New year, new spotlight ingredients! Start 2019 on the right foot, thanks to these tasty finds. PINK LEMONS When life gives you pink lemons… make Goodfood! This eye-catching lemon is really something else. While its outer shell screams exoticism – thanks to variegated yellow-and-green-stripes — its grapefruit-like flesh hits home. The twist? The juice runs […]

EATING CLEAN IN 2019

After indulging a bit too much over the Holidays, many Canadians take the New Year as an opportunity to make changes to their eating habits. Just in time for resolution season, we’ve released our new fitness-oriented Clean15 plan! The recipes are designed to have less carbs and more protein than our other plans, but as […]

BALANCING NUTRITION with Olivia Menzies

You may have noticed your Goodfood recipe bags now how have full nutritional information labels on them. When Olivia Menzies, Culinary Development Coordinator & Nutrition Specialist, joined the Goodfood team, food transparency reached a whole new level! Hailing from Gatineau, Quebec, Olivia grew up in a very health-conscious family that got her started on the […]

7 WONDERS OF THE MENU

As a customer-centric company, we strive everyday to give you, our members, what you’re asking for. One stand-out addition to our menu in 2018 was our Easy Prep plan. You asked for quicker prep time, we gave you recipes with pre-chopped ingredients to get dinner on your table in approximately 20 minutes. Thanks to all […]

DECEMBER 2018: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

The holiday season is at our doors! To celebrate, we wanted to fill your boxes with a bunch of exotic ingredients to warm up your kitchen. POBLANO PEPPERS This Mexican must-eat always packs a (subtle) punch! The beautiful thing about poblanos is their roasting potential: on a grill, over a gas flame, in a skillet, […]

THE CASE FOR CULTURE with Michelle Mathieu

What does it take to get you excited to come into work every day? Goodfood’s Office Manager, Michelle Mathieu gives her take on how creating a positive company culture acts as the glue thats keep the Goodfood family together. Amongst some of the many other hats she wears, Michelle has enthusiastically taken on the mission […]

Welcome to the (Breakfast) Club!

In Canada, 1 in 5 children is at risk of starting their school day on an empty stomach. This holiday season and in cooperation with the Breakfast Club of Canada, we want to help raise awareness for the nearly 1 million kids in Canada that are at risk of going to school hungry. Did you […]

‘Tis the Season… for Sweepstakes!

Do you find yourself counting down the days to celebration? Tempted to tear the wrapping paper off that mysterious gift with your name on it? Maybe it’s the yearning to get together with family and friends that you just don’t get to see all that often? Excitement and anticipation have always been an inseparable part […]

NOVEMBER 2018: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

Craving some adventure on your dinner plate? We spotlighted four international instant favourites for you to discover! DELICATA SQUASH When thinking about squash… butternut is often top-of-mind! But wait until you bite into the delicious Delicata. Equally appealing inside and out, this cream-coloured squash showcases green & orange stripes, a smooth texture and a creamy, […]

SPECIAL TALENTS with Mariel Desjardins

The most important asset to any organization is its people. No one will agree more with this statement than Mariel Desjardins, Talent Acquisition Manager here at Goodfood. Most of Goodfood’s office employees have at one point or another, been approached by Mariel or been given her seal of approval before starting their professional journeys. A […]

ICONIC RECIPES YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS

Do you love (or not love) spicy food? Do you like to spend as little time in the kitchen as possible? Do you strive to minimize clean-up after cooking? All of the recipes on our menu are labelled with icons (i.e. spicy dish, 20-minute cook time, one-pot wonder) that are intended to help you make […]

IN THE KITCHEN with Vanessa Grimaldi

Vanessa Grimaldi is a proud Canadian who you might recognize from season 21 of The Bachelor, where she ultimately received the final rose and got engaged. After a mutual end to the engagement, Vanessa moved back to her hometown of Montreal where she’s now enjoying the single life and being close to family and friends. […]

OCTOBER 2018: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

With the weather getting cooler, we wanted to heat things up with a bit of culinary discovery. That’s why we curated these ingredients to cheer you up as the Celsius drops! RED KALE Remember the kale craze? We sure do! Get ready to relive the madness with red kale. Also called Russian kale, this red […]

WINNER, WINNER, GOODFOOD DINNER!

We’re absolutely exhilarated and overjoyed to be awarded the highly coveted 2019 Consumer Choice Award in the category of Meal Kits in our hometown of Montreal! The Consumer Choice Award recognizes business excellence in small and medium sized businesses and is the only organization in Canada to conduct statistically accurate independent market research surveys to […]

TIPS FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN

Have you ever been puzzled with a step on one of your recipe cards? Wonder no more as Jordana Rebner, Culinary Director at Goodfood, helps us understand the importance of some of those crucial culinary steps you’ll often encounter on your kitchen adventures! Why season with salt & pepper throughout the cooking process? Those ubiquitous […]

DATE NIGHT with Bachelor in Paradise’s Kevin and Astrid

Are you a Bachelor in Paradise fan? If so, then you’re probably a Kevin and Astrid fan. Because, well, what’s not to love about Bachelor Nation’s classy couple? You witnessed their love story play out on TV this summer, you saw the ups and the downs, and maybe you’ve even kept up-to-date with their lives post-show. One thing’s for […]

SEPTEMBER 2018: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

Back to school also means learning about fun new ingredients. Get ready to gain some serious kitchen knowledge! GLOBE CARROTS Globe or radish-type carrots are quite the conversation-starter. Equally eye-catching and exquisite, this heirloom vegetable was originally introduced in France about a century ago. Nowadays, this gourmet treat – which the French enjoy calling the […]

The Entrepreneurial Experience with Neil Cuggy, President & COO

“No risk, no reward.” You’ve probably heard this age-old adage at one point or another in your lifetime. While most of us are perfectly content with the predictability and security of our 9-to-5 day jobs, there are always a few daring souls who are willing to challenge the status quo and venture out into the […]

Haute Cuisine at Home with L’Artisan

Your anniversary’s coming up and you want to prepare a romantic candlelight dinner for your special sweetheart? You’ve finally finished that tough project at work and want to mark the occasion? Your little one’s birthday? Maybe it’s your turn to host the in-laws and you really want to impress them? Food is so much more […]

TAKING IT EASY THIS FALL with our Goodfoodies

When you hear the word “fall”, what comes to mind? On the one hand, we think of all the great things associated with this season: apple picking, sweater weather, and colourful leaves. On the other hand, the thought of readjusting to the hectic back-to-school routine, with days only getting shorter and colder, brings about new challenges we […]

AUGUST 2018: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

If food is the universal language, this week’s spotlight ingredients are wonderful words you’ll want in your Goodfoodie lexicon! BABY TATSOI Baby tatsoi is yet another grand culinary gem of Chinese descent. Sometimes called “spoon mustard” or “Chinese flat cabbage” tatsoi takes its name from Mandarin (塌棵菜 tā kē cài). Nicknames aside – this Asian […]

SIGNED, SEALED & DELIVERED with Patrick Rivard, Director of Logistics

There’s a brief moment of excitement and joy every time you and your Goodfood box meet on your doorstep. Thrill & anticipation fill the air as you strip the tape off the top of the box and open the cardboard flaps to reveal a cornucopia of fresh ingredients, just waiting to be transformed into delicious […]

COOK LIKE AN OLYMPIAN: Charles Hamelin loves Goodfood!

Canadian short track speed skater Charles Hamelin is a national hero, having racked up five Olympic medals (three being gold) on top of holding the 2018 title of World Champion in his sport. Competing at the highest level requires determination, discipline, intense training — and of course — a healthy diet. You can imagine our […]

RELEASE YOUR INNER CHEF: Goodfoodies talk cool ingredients, fun flavours, and more!

We work day-in, day-out to come up with innovative recipes that will impress, inspire, and get our members itching for more! An important creative component of our recipe development process is incorporating unique ingredients and flavour combinations to ensure that we always unveil exciting and mouth-watering menus, week after week. Read on to hear what […]

JULY 2018: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

With temperatures rising relentlessly, we wanted to spotlight some of our freshest seasonal ingredients to cool down your palette! Baby Zucchini What’s not to love in these tiny zucchinis? Great with just about everything, this green summer staple adds instant-freshness to anything from salad to skewers. Baby zucchinis’ supple flesh soaks in oils and spices […]

SMOOTH OPERATIONS with Maxime Lavoie

Day after day, week after week – truckloads of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and just about every other type of ingredient imaginable flow into the Goodfood production facility. With barely a moment’s rest, they’re systematically transformed into meal kits at lightning speed, ready to be enjoyed by tens of thousands of Canadians from coast to […]

GOOD BEATS, GOOD EATS: Adventure Club Cooks with Goodfood

As a result of their talent and hard work, Leighton James and Christian Srigley from Montreal-based DJ duo Adventure Club have built a global fan base which has given them the opportunity to travel the world doing what they love. They’re living the life, but it’s a life that can get pretty exhausting. Coming home to Montreal […]

COOKING WITH THE KIDS: Family Fun with Our Goodfoodies

Imagine getting home from work and stepping into your kitchen to start preparing dinner for the family, only to find your kids cooking up a Goodfood storm… Sounds like a dream, right? Well, for some of our members, it’s a reality! For others, Goodfood is helping to get their kids interested in learning how to […]

JUNE 2018: SPOTLIGHT INGREDIENTS

New month, new flavours! Get a taste of June’s spotlight ingredients below. Pink Lemon It’s not a lemon, it’s not a grapefruit, it’s a pink lemon [mind blows]! Born in California, this wild lemon variety with yellow and green striped skin and blush-pink flesh has evolved naturally over the years. They’re now on the […]

FROM FARM TO TABLE with Raffi Krikorian, Co-founder

What kind of person decides to shake up a tried-and-true industry that’s been operating the same way for decades? Raffi Krikorian, Goodfood’s Co-founder and Vice President of Procurement shares a glimpse into why he’s on a mission to change the way food gets onto Canadians’ dinner tables. For one, Raffi is a foodie, born and […]

EAT LIKE A BACHELOR: Kevin Wendt Cooks with Goodfood

You may recognize Kevin Wendt from a little reality TV franchise known as The Bachelor. After being the last guy standing on The Bachelorette Canada and crushing the competition on this year’s Olympic-inspired spinoff show, Bachelor Winter Games, Kevin has become one of the series’ most-loved heartthrobs, and is still searching for the one. When he’s not trying to find love on TV, […]

The Goodfood Movement Goes Nationwide

A Word from Our CEO Those members who have been with us since the early days can attest to how far Goodfood has come in just over three years. The desire to change the way Canadians cook and enjoy dinner was certainly a burning one, however the humble meal kit was an almost unheard-of concept […]

SAVINGS YOU CAN SAVOUR

Believe it or not, you can eat gourmet on a regular basis, without going to fancy restaurants, without ingredient shopping for complex meals you find in recipe books and, most importantly, without making a dent in your bank account. Our members highlight the affordability of cooking with Goodfood and the savings they experience. Read on to find […]

EASY DOES IT!

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again; member feedback is a core part our business, because just like you, we want to continue building better dinner solutions. After introducing our 20-minute meals to great fanfare, we’ve taken things one step further! We’re proud to introduce our new Easy Prep Plan which features 3 […]

THE PURSUIT OF MEMBER HAPPINESS

Looking for “Customer Service”, “Help Desk” or “Client Support”? At Goodfood, you’ll be greeted by a team that has a deeper mission in mind. “We call it the Member Happiness team because it really is that simple, we want every single Goodfood member to be delighted with their experience.” says Cindy Tardif, the team’s Senior […]

THE ART OF BALANCING FLAVOURS

On top of crafting mouth-watering recipes, fresh from the farm to your fork, Jordana Rebner – our beloved Culinary Director – strongly believes great tasting food can be achieved through a brilliant balance of flavours. The art of balance with a clear culinary game-plan and fresh ingredients is a far better alternative than quick wins […]

OUR INSTA CHEFS

We love seeing photos of your Goodfood creations! These members shared their cooking masterpieces and we noticed! Read on to see what they love about Goodfood and the recipes they couldn’t resist posting on their Instagram stories. ____________________ VANESSA’S STORY: “I first saw Goodfood on someone’s Facebook page and while I was definitely intrigued by the idea, I […]

Goodfoodie Families

We adore hearing from our customers! These families share what they love about Goodfood and how they have made it a part of their lives! Read on for their stories. THE SCHWARTZ FAMILY How do I love Goodfood?! Let me count the ways.. 😉 Not only has this company ticked all of the boxes when it […]

SNEAK PEEK: Upcoming Spotlight Ingredients

Pack your taste buds and follow us on a culinary journey from South America to Asia with this month’s spotlight ingredients! Snow Pea Tips Fun fact: in contradiction with their name, snow pea tips don’t actually refer to the tips of the pods but rather, the leafy growth near the pods. Now that’s out […]

WHY COOK WITH US? A Few Good Reasons, Actually!

Still wondering why you should start cooking with us? Look no more! We broke it down to three jaw-dropping reasons. Bon appétit. Skip the diet, just eat healthy! We believe home cooking is the cornerstone of better eating habits. That’s why sourcing the freshest ingredients – thanks to a solid network of local farms and […]

Chicken Cooking Instructions

To complete your recipe, please follow the instructions listed below based on the chicken cut you received. Chicken breasts In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium-high. Pat the chicken dry with paper towel; season with S&P. Add the chicken* to the pan and cook, partially covered, 6 to 8 minutes […]