Small scale farming in Dufferin County
The weather is brutal here in Toronto and has been since last week. So here is a soup recipe that hopefully will brighten up your day and heat you soul. The soup takes plain and ordinary chicken noodle soup and elevates it with “avgolemono” which is Greek for egg and lemon. By beating a couple…
Baking without turning on the oven? Yes, please! Here is a simple, protein-rich, vegan, sweet snack recipe that will please everyone. My kids love these Peanut Butter Oat snacks and say that they taste like Reese’s Peanut Butter cups. I love them too because they are so easy to make and I can have the…
I planted some summer squash seedlings at the farm in the spring and it looks like the soil at Blind Pig Farm is perfect for growing squash. So for the past few weeks, the gorgeous yellow squash have been staples in our weekly farm baskets that I sell to friends and family in Toronto. With…
For the past three months, my family has been hosting a five year old Haitian boy and his mom in our home. David, like my own son William, was born with congenital heart defects. However, unlike William who had medical interventions since birth and a full repair at only five months old, David has had…
As a meat eater and a proponent of sustainability, it can sometimes be difficult to reconcile my love of meat and my desire to limit my impact on our environment. The farm, growing our own food and raising animals ethically has allowed me to have my meat and eat it too. However, I am always…
On New Year’s Eve, we were invited to spend some time with our friends at their beautiful cottage north of the city. It was a great escape from the city spent with great friends, sipping great wine and eating great food. One of the sides that my friend Amanda served was a kale salad dressed…
Broccoli is a staple vegetable in our home. It has a long shelf life compared to other fresh vegetables, it is packed with nutrients, it can be quickly steamed or boiled for an easy side dish and my kids LOVE it. (As an aside: it took a long time for my eldest to start eating…