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July 23, 2021

Sweet, tree-ripened peaches and other delectable fruits, grown by our friend Nacho and his family at Bizjak Farms.

If you’re one of those people who swoon over a perfectly sweet, tree-ripened peach — the kind so delectably juicy you need to eat it over the kitchen sink! — late August and early...

July 19, 2021

Try our homemade meals from our own kitchen.

July 10, 2021

Check us out for Ontario strawberries, asparagus, English and mini cucumbers, garlic greens and scapes, mini Bella mushrooms, red and mixed bell peppers, kohlrabi, radishes, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini, and an array of greens: baby kale, baby spinach, spring mix (perfect for quick, delicious...

June 26, 2021

Canada Day is just around the corner and we know you’ll be heading for the grill to celebrate. What better way to enjoy Canada Day than with a nice juicy steak from Schmucker’s Fresh From The Farm — or, if you like, a flavourful pork chop!

Either way, you’re in for a treat with our locally raised...

June 12, 2021

Strawberries arrive today  from Nacho and Mimi of Reyes Farm in Niagara, who have provided us with organic and sustainably grown fruits and vegetables for many years. 

Read more about their sustainable farming practices here.

January 18, 2021

Try our homemade meals from our own kitchen. Here's this week's menu: 

Tuesday: Chicken breast tenders: cut in strips, marinated and breaded

Wednesday: Beef lasagna: regular & gluten-free

Thursday: Pate: duck and chicken pate. Hummus: plain and red pepper

Friday:  Burritos: Chicken. Beef...

January 1, 2021

It’s 6:00 p.m., everyone's hungry, and you’re facing that eternal question again: What’s for dinner? 

Answer: Home cooking from Schmucker's Fresh From The Farm

 

Fresh From The Farm co-owner Jacqui Schmucker knows exactly how it feels. “When Tim and I were working full time with refugees...

September 13, 2020

Whether for daily use or a wine-and-cheese gathering you’ll find lots of inspiration at Schmucker’s Fresh From The Farm. All our delicious cheese varieties are locally made in Ontario (and a few in Quebec).

 

From Monforte, an artisanal cheesemaker based in Stratford, Ont., we have selections...

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...