Kids' Corner

Broccoli

• Broccoli is related to the cabbage and cauliflower. Cool family tree! More than 70% of the broccoli grown in Ontario is a type called Paragon.
• Great reasons to make broccoli your BFF: Half a cup of cooked broccoli has about 2 grams of fibre and is a source of vitamin C.

The word “broccoli” comes from the Latin word “brachium,” meaning “arm.” Broccoli was first grown in which European country?

• a) Austria
• b) Germany
• c) Italy
• d) France

Answer: c
(Broccoli was grown mainly in Italy from the Roman Empire until the 16th century, when a royal marriage brought it to France.)

Quesadilla-Fest

Get creative with your quesadillas and add Ontario broccoli to mix up your fillings. Perfect to make when a buddy comes to visit.

You'll need:

• Small whole-wheat tortillas
• Your favourite shredded Ontario cheese
• Sliced Ontario tomato
• Chopped Ontario broccoli florets

What to do:

1. Sprinkle the tortilla with shredded Ontario cheese.
2. Top with Ontario tomato and Ontario broccoli.
3. Microwave until cheese begins to melt. Roll up and enjoy!