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Fun Food-storage Fact
Did you know that some produce can spoil much faster than you would expect just because they are stored next to the wrong neighbours in your refrigerator or pantry? This is because many crops release ethylene as they ripen, a plant hormone that can cause nearby fruit and vegetables to decay faster. The biggest ethylene…
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Report from the Board
On behalf of the entire Board of Directors, I would like to express our thanks and appreciation to our incredible staff team whose flexibility, creativity, commitment and hard work have kept our doors open during these incredibly challenging times. We are so very proud of you! We are also very proud of our General Manager,…
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From the GM—April 2020
Appreciations to our dedicated staff from the General Manager As you know, the Karma staff have been working harder than ever and are the reason we’re able to keep on doing what we do. I can’t express how grateful I am for all of their hard work over the last while. Thank you, thank…
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Pantry black bean soup
Maybe you’re grocery shopping less and you want to use what’s in your pantry. Maybe you just want something that’s warm, hearty, and comforting in a way only soup can be. This pantry-friendly recipe can accommodate whatever you have on hand, or don’t. Most of the soup’s flavour comes from the black beans and the…
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Make Your Life Slightly More Delicious with Homemade Salad Dressing
Modern life is about managing a delicate balance in so many things—cost and convenience, quality and time, effort and reward. But some things are just a clear win: that’s how I’ve come to feel about making my own salad dressing. I know, you’re thinking, “Salad dressing? Salad dressing of all things?” Yes, salad dressing. I…
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From the GM—March 2020
February was a busy month: we got our new tap debit terminals installed, we officially kicked off the new Marketing and Communications Committee with an official meeting, and we have been doing lots of research into new products to offer you package-free! Our new Marketing and Communications Committee will be working on taking Karma from…
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The Perfect, Toasty Winter Snack: Tamari Almonds
Mid-winter brings a welcome introspective energy. I’ve been lucky to take part in yoga teacher training, which means my weekends are immersed in quiet reflection, movement, learning, and building community. Long days at the yoga studio are rich with learning and connection. But guess what: even yogis get hangry! This is why it’s crucial to…
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My Life as a Karma Zero-waster: Glass Containers
As a zero-waster, glass containers are a must-have. I was surprised at how much I missed my containers upon moving to Toronto. In France, my journey as a zero-waster had been a long one, and I had built up my container stock steadily year after year so that it matched my needs one step at…
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“The Right Direction”: How the new mural came to be
By now you’re probably noticed the mural outside the store. If you don’t know how it happened to get there, you may have questions. Fortunately, Karma general manager Talia McGuire has answers. It came about in an unlikely way—with some luck, some good timing, and some hard work, according to Talia. “This is how a…
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Report from the Social Events Committee: Slow cooker
As Newfoundland was digging out from Snowmageddon on January 18, Toronto caught the tail end of that storm and ended up with a record snowfall for that date (up to 20 cm). What better day to have a SEC (Social Events Committee) slow cooker hot soup event at Karma? As members came in through the…