The things I look most forward to about Christmas are the simple things – getting together with family and enjoying some pretty terrific food together.
Every year at Christmas, my two younger sisters and I get together to get gifts for our parents. Usually it’s pretty easy to find something
At this year’s Pfenning Farm End of Season/Christmas Party we started a new tradition. In search of meaningful ways to acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful,
Isn’t it interesting that when looking for ideas on how to live more cleanly, we very often find ourselves looking back to how our ancestors
Two months ago I embarked on a new lifestyle diet in order to curb a downward spiral of mental health and stress-related physical pain. I
As Canadians we are all conditioned to react to the words “Green Christmas” with heartbreak and sadness. But thankfully this post is not about having Christmas
The smell of roasting pumpkin seeds, and singed pumpkin flesh from the candles in our jack o’lanterns can instantly bring back the anticipation of Hallowe’en
It’s early Sunday morning, and the farm seems deserted, quiet and still. I walked over to the bunk house, where our migrant workers live for
Squash is one of my most treasured fall foods. It is comfort food: the culinary equivalent of a cozy sweater on a cool day. My favourite
What did I learn from our 8th CanadaGAP food safety inspection here at Pfenning’s? Attitude goes a long way to making an inspection a productive
Advocating for the Organic Industry We are looking forward to meeting with MPP’s and policymakers at Queen’s Park, Toronto on October 25th! Organized by the
We grow beautiful leaf lettuces in Ontario, but our growing season comes to an end in the fall. At that time, we are grateful to
This year marks the 56th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), the branch of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) that is specific
The addition of lemon juice to recipes builds a zesty flavour that can’t be beat. There are a few varieties of lemons, but the most
A nice bowl of homemade soup is my favourite comfort meal, and a staple in my winter meal rotation. This blog outlines some familiar classics,
As a member of the allium family (along with garlic, chives, scallions, shallots, and onions), leeks are an incredibly versatile vegetable that add a sweet
This holiday season, gather your loved ones and your poor quality produce, and spend time making decorations that are easy on the eyes and the
