Since 1968,The Cucumber Man has been providing the people of Alberta with locally grown, fresh and healthy vegetables. "I've been doing this for 28 years," says Rick Wagenaar, co-owner of The Cucumber Man, "and in that time I've learned that value is about more than just dollars and cents. It's about a quality product, and quality relationships with the people who buy it.
At The Cucumber Man, we specialize in just that:growing real food for Albertans."
Perfect for lunches, veggie trays, or a quick snack between meals. </br> </br> It is one of the very low calorie vegetables - providing just 15 calories per 100 g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. A good source of vitamin K, C, and of potassium.
It is one of the very low calorie vegetables - providing just 15 calories per 100 g. It contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. A good source of vitamin K, C, and of potassium.
Long English Cucumbers are seedless, with a thin, deep green, unwaxed skin that is never bitter. That means you never have to peel them.
A mixed bag of delicious red, yellow, orange, white or green peppers! Bell Peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C, often twice as much per pepper as found in a regular navel orange.
Perfect pepper for stuffing, fresh eating or sauteing. Mini-bell peppers make attractive appetizers and hors d'ouevres. </br> </br> Low in calories, bell peppers are fat-free, sodium-free, and cholesterol-free. An excellent source of vitamin C, one raw bell pepper provides more of this nutrient than one cup of orange juice.
Containing vitamin A, hot chiles provide an excellent source of vitamin C, B vitamins, and significant amounts of iron, thiamine, niacin, magnesium, and riboflavin.
Spice up your weekend with some heat! Great in salsa, chilli, sandwiches, burritos, tacos... anything. </br></br>Jalapeos are an excellent source of vitamin A, C and the B vitamins, plus offer significant amounts of iron, thiamine, niacin, magnesium and riboflavin. Not only are they cholesterol-free, saturated fat-free, low in calories, low in sodium and high in fibre, they also increase metabolic rate.
Eggplant is actually a berry. There are many varieties ranging in color from rich purple to white, in length from 2 to 12 inches and in shape from oblong to round. Eggplant is available year-round, with the peak season during August and September.<br><br>Storage Tip: Eggplant is quite perishable. They last up to a week but are best eaten right away. Keep dry by wrapping in paper towel to absorb moisture. <br><br>Did you know... Eggplant absorb more fat than any other vegetable so choose methods such as broiling , baking, sautéing, grilling or braising rather than frying.
Red on the vine tomatoes are four or five tomatoes to a bunch. Bright red, dense flesh, super sweet.