Naturally Imperfect

Lets face it.  When we shop for food, for clothing, for shoes, whatever, we pick what we think looks the most perfect.  For clothing and shoes, these imperfect items will end up on the sale rack or end up at outlet stores and sold at a discounted price.  What happens to food, chances are that it ends up in the garbage, not even the compost.  In most cases, these fruits and veggies that look kinda weird, will not taste any stranger or vary in nutritional value than their ideal looking counterpart.  Not too long ago, I read on the Internet that there was a country, France I believe, started selling at supermarkets irregular produce at a discounted price.  I thought that was a great idea, and was hoping that the idea would arrive in Canada.  I didn't have to wait long, about a month ago, I was doing some grocery shopping at the Real Canadian Superstore, and found they have started selling a "Naturally Imperfect" line.  Prices were slight cheaper than their "Perfect" counterparts.  I bought some of the mushrooms to try.  Aside from the fact that the mushrooms were not perfectly round, some of them looked like 2 mushroom heads merged into 1, they were fresh and tasted how mushrooms taste.

Naturally Imperfect Mushrooms

Give the "Naturally Imperfect" produce line a try, its the way that nature intended fruits and vegetables to look.  And you also have the opportunity to save some grocery money too.

Main's Mansion

Mains Mansion is a bar/pub located on Main Street Markham.  I would never have expected it to serve breakfast/brunch, let alone it be a good breakfast/brunch place.  My friends who suggested us meet here told us to count the number of different types of fruits when our meals arrive.  I looked puzzled, since other places usually serve a slice of melon and a slice of orange along with the meal.  When my meal arrived I was pleasantly surprised.  I started to count the fruit, and lost count at 17.  There’s more than 17 different fruits occupying half of my plate along with my eggs, potatoes, and toast.  This little unsuspecting place serves a very healthy version of brunch.  I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Brunch at Main's Mansion

Main's Mansion

144 Main St Markham North, 

Markham, ON

L3P 5T3

905-472-1114

Hours: Everyday 11am-2am

            Saturday 9am - 2am

            Sunday 9am - 2am

            Weekend Brunch 9am-3pm

http://www.mainsmansion.com/index.html