Imperfect produce is easy on the wallet, cuts down on food waste and, if you look a little closer, those gnarly carrots aren't so hideous after all.

Here's why you should start buying ugly fruits and veggies

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It's maple syrup season! One of Canada's greatest contributions to the food industry, maple syrup is a great sweetener to use in cooking and baking.

14 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes

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Maple syrup recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert

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Six simple steps and just one minute to mastering the French omelette. Read more at Chatelaine.com

How to make a perfect French omelette

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The 17-year-old has autism — but it hasn't stopped him from achieving his dream. Read more about Sam Forbes — aka the dancing barista — on Chatelaine.com

Toronto teen, 'the dancing barista,' invited to The Ellen Show

Seventeen-year-old Sam Forbes, who has autism, uses dancing to help him concentrate.

Canada's amazing 'dancing barista' featured on Ellen

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The best ways to cook chicken: From legs and wings, to the thigh, drumstick and chicken breast, here are tips on how to cook every part.

The best ways to cook different cuts of chicken

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Good gourd! Produce so ugly it's beautiful

14 ways to celebrate maple syrup season

How to make a perfect 'French' omelette

Canada's amazing 'dancing barista' featured on Ellen

The Best Ways to Cook Different Cuts of Chicken