Five things our food editors are excited about this month!

Local (even in winter)

At this time of year we rely on frozen berries for smoothies and baking, so we’re thrilled that cherries and berries grown and packed in Ontario are now available.

Nudefruit fruit, $6, Zast-Foods.

Grainy goodness

Ancient grains like amaranth, buckwheat and millet may not be pantry staples (yet!), but they’re all gluten-free, nutritious and delicious. The recipes in Grain Power introduce new tastes and textures into everyday dishes like Chicken on Lime Avocado Quinoa Salad, Caramel Apple Buckwheat Crêpes and to-die-for Lemon & Blueberry Ancient Grain Pound Cake.

Grain Power, Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming, $32.

Chewy candy

We’re all big fans of candy, and these ginger chews are our current fave. Not too sweet and gently spicy (from delicious ginger purée), these little treats are entirely addictive.

Ginger chews, $5, Chimes Gourmet.

Gourmet at home

When we got this jar of French goose fat we all cheered. Adored as a versatile, delicious cooking fat, it makes the world’s best roast potatoes. 

Black label goose fat, $10, President's Choice.

Techie's kitchen hero

We refer to recipes on tablets as much as ones in cookbooks, and this versatile (and cute) stand fits both. Brilliant!

Cookbook stand, $30, West Elm.