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CANCELLED – Karma’s Book and Yarn Exchange, March 14 1130-330
In order to help keep our community healthy, we are cancelling this year’s book and yarn exchange. Saturday March 14, 1130 am to 330 pm FREE Bring in your space hogging books. If your yarn is just sitting around, bring it in too. Or come on in and grab some books or yarn. No need…
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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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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…
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DIY Hand Sanitizer – Tues, Sept 10 7-830pm
Nowadays, every school child, parent and health care worker is encouraged to use waterless hand sanitizer without regard to its effectiveness or safety. Antimicrobial chemicals, such as the soon-to-be-banned triclosan, are associated with various health issues and may actually be ineffective at combatting the viruses…
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Vegan Banana Almond Chai Muffins
These amazingly moist muffins contain no dairy or eggs, are lightly sweetened with the rich flavour of maple syrup, and contain a warming chai spice mix that complements the banana beautifully. If you can’t find a pre-made chai spice mix, feel free to replace it with ½ tsp. each of ginger + cinnamon, plus ¼…
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Non-GMO certification, explained
Non-GMO certification and product labelling can be confusing. The leader in non-GMO certification is the Non-GMO Project. Developed by The Big Carrot in Toronto and The Natural Grocery Company in California, it has provided and continues to develop a standardized definition for non-GMO products in the North American and international food industry. The Non-GMO Project…
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Summer Zucchini & Sweet Potato Soup
Although you may not think to eat soup in the summertime, it can actually be a perfect evening meal that utilized the best of the season’s produce. Zucchini is the star in this one, and when blended with sweet potato, it makes a silky concoction that is ideal for a light dinner. Don’t forget to…
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Package Free Granola
Check out this delicious granola recipe from member Sophi Roberston. She gets her ingredients package free from Karma. This light and crispy, oil free recipe has been adapted from @minimalistbaker Ingredients: -3 cups gluten-free rolled oats -1 cup chopped raw nuts (pecans/walnuts and cashews) -1/2 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened) -1 Tbsp chia seeds -1/4 cup coconut…
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Cheapest organic groceries near the Annex
by Shawn Caza Eight stores, 20 items. The mission: finding the cheapest organic groceries and bulk food from the Annex to Kensington Market. After scouting the shelves, I can confidently report that Karma Co-op comes out on top, with prices often significantly lower than other grocery and natural food stores in the area. Method I…