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The Perfect Winter Day
Winter is not Jim's favorite season so this is not a statement that you would ever catch him saying BUT that is what you could say today is. The sun is shining, the air is calm, the snow is sparkling [...]
Where does our food come from?
We get a lot of children through our farm and they are always fascinated with how vegetables start as seeds, about the earth that they are planted in and where all of their food comes from. Parents and [...]
Toronto Fun Places found us at our home farm
Natalie Prezeau has been publishing a book Toronto Fun Places for years and is is now in it's 5th edition. Forsythe Family Farm's Markham location has been included in her books. She has rediscovered us at our home [...]
My Favorite Christmas Recipes – Mom’s Best Baked Dish
I still have memories of eating this dish on Christmas Eve as a child and loving it. Still do, but a warning – you have to love celery. Jim doesn’t, so I make this dish as one of the choices [...]
My Favorite Christmas Recipes – Christmas Jello Salad
As Christmas approaches and I visit with families who have made coming to our farm part of their Christmas tradition, I reflect on our own family's traditions. Food plays a large part in our traditions with certain dishes linked with [...]
Lambs and Kids Tot Spot at Forsythe Family Farms 2009 Inc
Visit with our own Peter Rabbit Moms and Tots You are invited to join us here on the farm, every Friday September 25th to October 30th from 9:30 - 11:00 for a morning filled with activities. [...]
Ginger Gold Apples – My favorite early apple
The beauty of our Ontario growing season is the variety of food available; there is always something new to anticipate. The summer fruits have been great but it is time, as fall approaches, to make way for the [...]
Strawberries – Off to a late start but in for the long run!
sweet and delicious We are always impatient to get that first taste of strawberries, fresh from the field; this year we had to wait till June 19th. The good news is that the season is still [...]
How To: The Perfect Roasted Asparagus
Once you’ve hit up the farmer’s market and purchased your bundle of asparagus, you’re gonna want to cook it up well. So we have for you, the perfect way to roast asparagus! All you’re gonna need is: 1 [...]
Stuffed Fresh Peppers
On Saturday we launched our first farmer’s markets of the season. They were both a huge success as we came close to selling out on everything in the first three hours! One of our most quickly sold items [...]
Farm Life Friday: Planting, Produce, Markets, Tours!
This past week has been a busy week at the farm – busy but productive! We have lots of great new fruits and veggies on the way for you to enjoy. Our raspberry plants are officially in the [...]
Egg & Potato Breakfast Scramble ‘For One’
Do you ever find yourself daydreaming over the amazing breakfast skillets they serve at restaurants like Denny’s & Cora’s? We do. Turns out you can have this delicious meal from the comfort of your own home with our [...]
Quick & Easy Smoothie Bowl
Looking to save some precious time in the mornings? Look no further. Slam down on that snooze button because we’ve got the breakfast recipe that takes mere minutes, but will leave you full and satisfied until lunch (or [...]
Farm Life Friday: Clean Up, Sprouts, Planting!
Every Friday, we’ve decided to update you all on life on the farm, behind the scenes, and lifestyle posts – and we’re calling this ‘Farm Life Friday’! This week, we’ve got some great updates for you. With farmer’s [...]
Recent Posts
- Bee-zy Times at the Farm
- Introducing Amal
- CSA Membership is now open for the season
- Spring into a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Program
- Apple Cider Pressing – A 9 Year Tradition
- Summer on the Farm
- It’s Local Farm Week!
- Soil – an essential element in our survival
- Spring has arrived on the farm!!!!
- Good Food with a Good Story