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Apr 29, 2024
5 tips for adding protein to a salad
A salad is always good, but when you stick to just lettuce and a few seasonal vegetables, it's a safe bet that it won't be enough to keep you full until the next meal.
Mar 6, 2024
THE ACCENT SAUCE COLLECTION: TASTE IS EVERYWHERE!
Are you a sauce person? If so, we've got a new concept that will revolutionize your mealtimes because today, we're launching our Accent Sauce Collection—which includes 4 unique all-in-one condiments. Neither mayonnaises nor vinaigrettes, these finishing sauces are creamy, healthy and tasty. With their delicious international flavour profiles, they'll let you add taste to every dish!
Feb 14, 2024
Refined Oil: Not as "Elegant" as it Seems
In the vast universe of oils, there is a world of difference between refined oil and virgin oil. While refined oil undergoes an industrial process whose sole aim is to optimise its yield, virgin oil retains its natural qualities because the raw material has been treated with respect. So it's truly elegant!
Jan 30, 2024
La Pimenterie: A Spicy Journey from Instinct to Action
On set for a documentary on a battlefield in Iraq, bullets whistling near his head, Julien Fréchette questions his career choice. This situation of immense stress brings to mind the sweet moments of his life and the image of a condiment he particularly loves: hot sauce.
Jan 15, 2024
Online Boutique: The True Costs
The popularity of e-commerce is reaching historic highs. Thanks to Amazon's services, one can receive practically any goods at their doorstep in less than 48 hours. However, in January 2024, Maison Orphée made the decision to convert its online boutique into a simple showcase website.
Jan 15, 2024
Why we Decided to Close our Online Boutique
The popularity of e-commerce is reaching historic highs. However, in January 2024, Maison Orphée made the decision to convert its online boutique into a showcase website designed to inform you about our products.
Nov 29, 2023
Christmas Stocking: Gifts Guaranteed to be a Hit!
You know that the choice of a gift is important: it shows who you are and what you feel for the other person. So, this year, impress your loved ones by offering not just one meaningful gift, but several!
Nov 27, 2023
Everything You Need to Know About Salt
Apart from table salt, there are many different types of salt on the market. Are there better ones to have in your pantry? Do they all have the same effects on our health? Let's demystify salt and all its peculiarities!
Nov 15, 2023
When Extra Virgin = Extra Marketing
When you shop for quality oil, do you check the labels for the words 'cold-pressed' and 'extra virgin'? If so, that's a very good reflex, but unfortunately, it can also backfire on you!
Oct 26, 2023
The Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Cardiovascular Health
We've all heard a healthcare professional tell us that olive oil is good for health. And they're right! A large number of studies have shown that several compounds found in extra virgin olive oil play an important role in preventing heart diseases. And this is even more true if you choose to adopt a Mediterranean-style diet.
Sep 28, 2023
Understanding Essential Fatty Acids
Indispensable and absolutely necessary, they are called essential fatty acids for several good reasons! They are termed 'essential' because our bodies need them but are not able to produce them on their own. Therefore, we must obtain them from the foods we consume, especially those that are rich in omega-3 and omega-6.
Sep 14, 2023
The Incredible Story of Apothicari Fire Vinegar
Have you heard of Apothicari Fire Vinegar, the signature product of Jardins de la Minga? Inspired by the ancestral recipe of fire cider—a renowned grandmother's remedy for aiding digestion and promoting good health—this gourmet version made in Charlevoix deserves to be discovered, both for the quality of the product and for the fabulous story behind it.