By Alex Molina At Karma, we have a lot of hot sauces! Here are some of our Canadian-made sauces that always have members coming back for more. Ozaku chili miso is delicious on everything from eggs, to avocados, to chili! 1. Abokichi Okazu Chili Miso You can add this to nearly everything!Chili OKAZU is an umami-rich chili, miso, and sesame oil based condiment often eaten with rice in Japan. It’s also great as a marinade, or topped on chicken, potatoes, and tofu!It’s ...

By Alex Molina & Benjamin Miller Summer is going strong and what better way to beat the heat than with Ice Cream? We have an assortment of flavors from Mint Chip to Dairy-Free Strawberry! A sample of Karma’s selection of Delight Ice Cream Some fun partially true facts about ice cream: Ice cream cones were invented at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis by a municipal official trying to control traffic. Unfortunately they weren’t very good at that but they tasted great.&n...

By Alex Molina & Benjamin Miller Grow happier plants in happier soil! A regenerative product used to improve soil health in your garden-indoors or out. The worms are fed 100% recycled organics, collected from environmentally friendly workplaces in Ontario. Good for your plants and our planet.  Used with permission from soilbooster.ca Worms had this to say: “You can taste the difference.” “Put me down!” “You know some days are better than others in my line of ...

Below is the testimonial from a REAL* person about Karma’s spice rack… “My family loves Karma’s spices! The high quality cannot be found anywhere else. Many of those jars of spices on regular grocery shelves taste nothing like Karma’s superior products. My go-to items include the true black peppercorns and real cinnamon, as well as the fragrant smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder our family’s favourite bbq rubs. If you have not tried the bulk spices, I...

By Helena Friesen In recent years, many people are trying to follow a (more) plant-based diet. One plant-based source of protein is nuts. However, all nuts are not equal in terms of how far they travel to get to us, sustainability of farming practices, including the need for irrigation, and issues involving labour.  Here we suggest some considerations in choosing nuts. Almonds, walnuts, pistachios Grown in:  California, the Mediterranean       ...

While we carry animal products, Karma Co-op has lots of options if you’re a Toronto-based vegan, vegetarian or someone looking to reduce meat and dairy in favour of a more plant-based diet. Want to know what it’s like to shop vegan at Karma? We’ve put together the below grocery guide. Essentials for a vegan or plant-based grocery list Karma carries all the basics for a plant-based and vegan shopping list: Seasonal, fresh fruits and vegetables with an e...

In celebration of Black Histories/Futures Month, we’d like to showcase some of our Black suppliers. Karma would be nothing without the products on our shelves and the amazing suppliers behind them. We want to increase our products sourced from BIPOC suppliers. This is an area we need to improve on if our products are to reflect the diversity of our community. If there are BIPOC makers/shakers/business owners you think Karma should be partnering with, please connect us! It’s Sou...

by Karma member Kate Tessier If you have ever had the pleasure of enjoying a meal from an Indian restaurant you know all about Chickpea Curry, otherwise known as Channa Masala. It’s that rich dish that only accelerates your consumption of Naan and undoubtedly sends you back for more. But without the freshest ingredients, packaged dishes like this tend to be bland and mushy.  Thankfully, Tiffinday’s Chickpea Curry is vegan/plant based dish that tastes fresh, full of traditi...

Modern life is about managing a delicate balance in so many things—cost and convenience, quality and time, effort and reward. But some things are just a clear win: that’s how I’ve come to feel about making my own salad dressing. Recipe and image provided by Kyla Winchester I know, you’re thinking, “Salad dressing? Salad dressing of all things?” Yes, salad dressing. I eat salad greens a lot, as an easy side veg that doesn’t require a lot of prep. I used to dress the lettuce with a drizzle of b...

Recipe and image provided by Sarah Bradley Mid-winter brings a welcome introspective energy. I’ve been lucky to take part in yoga teacher training, which means my weekends are immersed in quiet reflection, movement, learning, and building community. Long days at the yoga studio are rich with learning and connection. But guess what: even yogis get hangry! This is why it’s crucial to prepare an array of snacks for a sustainable source of energy. If you are craving the perfect, filling winter sn...