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August 10, 2020
Cooking writer Genevieve Ko says "I grill bone-in chicken the way the tortoise runs the race against the hare in Aesop’s fable: slow and steady. Cooking this way over moderate heat ensures a winning chicken dinner."
I grill bone-in chicken the way the tortoise runs the race against the hare...
July 20, 2020
Summer ushers in a glorious season for food-lovers in Toronto. We have a full range of seasonal produce all summer long.
Check us out for Ontario strawberries, asparagus, English and mini cucumbers, garlic greens and scapes, mini Bella mushrooms, red and mixed bell peppers, kohlrabi...
February 24, 2020
From Greece and Palestine!
Spartan Rolling Hills olive oils and olives are from their groves in southern Peloponnese in Laconia Greece, one of the world’s renowned areas for excellent olive oils. They consistently produce the best oils, due to their focused attention to quality, including...
February 3, 2020
Break open one of the pastured eggs produced on Sam and Mary Zehr’s farm and you’ll notice the difference from typical supermarket eggs right away.
That stand-up egg white and brilliant, deep yellow yolk are the signs of a happy hen allowed to roam outdoors, where she gets fresh air...
January 13, 2020
Tasty? Inexpensive? Earth-friendly? Healthy? Vegetarian/vegan? Versatile? Kid-approved? Plant-based?
Legumes — better known as beans and lentils — check off every requirement! And in the case of those found on the shelves at Schmucker’s Fresh From The Farm, you can add words like “local” and “non...
October 13, 2019
If you’re vegetarian or vegan, you’ll find many tasty, healthy options at our store.
While many Fresh From The Farm’s customers love our grass-fed, locally raised, chemical-free meats, there’s plenty to love for non-meat eaters as well. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, or aspiring to be either...
August 29, 2019
We are thrilled to have been awarded a Gold prize in the Organic Food Stores category in the 2019 Toronto Star’s Readers’ Choice awards! From everyone at Schmucker's Fresh From The Farm, thank you for your support. We are proud to bring you the very best organic and locally produced meats, dairy...
August 7, 2019
Summer is arguably the best season for produce; it produces some of the most colorful and flavorful fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately, summer is also the worst season for the havoc it can wreak on all that beautiful produce you just brought home from the farmers market or grocery store.
Water...
August 7, 2019
At Schmucker’s Fresh From The Farm, we’re committed to providing your family with delicious, healthy food produced locally and sustainably. Which is why we want to send it home with you in a way that’s sustainable and honours our heritage, too: reusable canvas totes or paper bags!
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July 23, 2019
This Tuesday is National Hot Dog Day! Mid-summer is the perfect time to enjoy this old seasonal treat, a childhood favourite grilled up in minutes on the barbecue and slathered with the fixings of your choice, whether that’s mustard and relish, or grilled onions, sauerkraut, ketchup, barbecue sauce...