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May 22, 2019

A guide to outdoor cooking

We found this article quite helpful. For experienced bbq-ers and novices alike. 

 

 Published in the Toronto Star, May 22, 2019

I hear the siren call of the grill year-round, but in spring and summer it seems like everyone wants to get outside and cook. I love...

April 30, 2019

This one’s for the bakers! Whether you’re an experienced master of the oven or a newcomer to the wild and creative world of baking, you’ll find great ingredients at Schmucker’s Fresh From the Farm.

 

It all starts with whole grains. More and more people are discovering the health benefits of...

April 2, 2019

We may not live by bread alone, but living without bread just isn’t as satisfying. Especially when the bread on your table is as good as this.

Schmucker’s Fresh From the Farm offers bread from some of the very best local bakeries, such as St. John’s Bakery, an award-winning nonprofit social...

December 4, 2018

Fruit from Bizjak Farm sustainable fruit growers in Niagara.

Sweet Corn from Jay Reesor in Stouffville.

Tomatoes and peas from Old Order Mennonite gardens.

Canning and freezing by Wilma Bowman, Dorking Ontario.

September 1, 2018

Try our delicious made-from-scratch meals and snacks!

 

Soups, stews, lasagna, burritos, empanadas, meat pies. Vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Meat pies: Tourtière. Chicken Pot Pie, Shepherd’s Pie. Gluten-free options available.

Burritos and Patties (empanadas): beef, vegetable...

July 24, 2018

We both grew up in the food business; both sets of parents owned and operated restaurants, Jacqui's in Bogotá Colombia and Tim's in Toledo Ohio. As a young adult, Tim also farmed in Ontario with extended family. "Good Food" is in our DNA!

 

My Grandpa and Grandma started Schmucker's Restaurant...

April 25, 2018

Cow, sheep, goat, water buffalo!

Eby Manor Guernsey milk.   Harmony organic milk

Organic Meadows cottage & cream cheeses

Bright Cheese Ontario farmers since 1874.   Monforte artisian cheese

HOPE artisian water buffalo cheese.   Pinehedge organic yogurt, kefir

Hewitt's goat milk, sour...

April 25, 2018

St John's Bakery     Cliffside Hearth Bakery

 

Gemaro Bakery       Cyrus

 

Family Bakery         Anna Mae's Amish pies

 

St John's BakeryTuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Non-profit social enterprise, organic sourdough breads and sweets.

 

Cliffside Hearth BakeryThurs...

March 7, 2018

Turkey: Breast. Baloney. Pepperettes. Pepperoni.

 

Beef: Summer sausage. Wieners. 

 

Pork: Ham. Back bacon. Pepperettes. Pepperoni. Kielbassa.

 

Available sliced and shaved (Chunk, with advance order). 

 

September 20, 2017

 

St John's BakeryTuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.  Award-winning non-profit social enterprise producing Toronto's best organic sourdough breads and sweets.

Cliffside Hearth Artisian BakeryThursday.  Specialising in authentic european style breads, using traditional methods.

Gemaro...