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What are the Benefits of Urban Farming?
Urban farming, or urban agriculture as it is sometimes called, is not a new concept, but it has certainly seen a resurgence recently. Urban farming
Eat Your Pasta With a Generous helping of Laughter
Happy families eat together. That is one of the basic tenants here at Let’s Pasta. We could also say that happy families laugh together, whether
Organic, Sustainable, Regenerative Agriculture: What’s the Difference?
You have certainly heard about organic farming, and if you’ve been reading this blog, you’ve also heard of sustainable agriculture. Each is a bundle of
How Does Healthy Soil Impact the Quality of Your Pasta?
To answer that question, we need to take a step back and look at how healthy soil affects the quality of crops and our health
The Gift of Being With Others for the Holidays
If nothing else, the social isolation of the past couple of years have reminded us about the importance of, and, yes… the sheer joy of
Italian Cuisine Keeps it Simple and Fresh
Until 1861 Italy was a collection of diverse states. Each region had a distinct culinary tradition based on the terrain and what grew best. The
Challenges and Benefits of the Family Meal
Here in Canada, we just celebrated Thanksgiving, an occasion where family members gather together to share a home-cooked family meal and give thanks for all
Why it is Important to Know Where Your Food Comes From
Last month, we gave a big shout out to our farmers here in Alberta who work tirelessly to feed Alberta, Canada and the world in
Thank You Alberta Farmers
Let’s Pasta sources most of the raw materials we use to make our pasta products locally, here in Southern Alberta. Luckily for us (and for
Slow Down and Smell the Pasta: The Slow Food Movement
Most of us live the Fast Life, rushing from job to home to multiple activities, never catching up, never a moment’s rest. We sometimes even
Ravioli vs Tortellini
Making a ravioli vs tortellini comparison, or even simply trying to determine similarities and differences, can be a very subtle and complicated endeavor. The almost
3 Key Health Benefits of Durum Semolina Pasta
Most pasta is made from durum semolina. Durum refers to an older species of wheat (Triticum turgidum) and semolina is the coarse flour that is
Fresh vs Dried Pasta: Which is Best?
Originally, Italian fresh pasta was made to be eaten right away, while dried was ideal for transportation and storage. Of course now-a-days we can have
Why is durum semolina the best for pasta?
High quality pasta starts with quality ingredients. Since there are not many ingredients in pasta, often just one, it had better be the highest quality
Keeping Tradition and Family with Let’s Pasta for Dinner
Our evening meals are where we all come together as a family, exchange news on the days events, support each other and share in the life-giving activity of a healthy, delicious meal.
Why Let’s Pasta Supports Sustainable Agriculture
Here at Let’s Pasta we are dedicated to healthy food, healthy families and healthy communities. So, of course, we support sustainable agriculture! They are all
Let’s Pasta Featured in Alberta on the Plate
Let’s Pasta Featured in Alberta on the Plate Let’s Pasta is dedicated to supporting local Alberta farms and sustainable agriculture. Alberta on the Plate, a