In the spring, our gardens produce so many varieties of baby greens. For our full moon supper, we were lucky enough to have wild leek leaves,...
Danielle French
About Danielle FrenchI founded South Pond Farms in 2008. The property is on the Oak Ridges Moraine in the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe Mississauga. South Pond started as a small food delivery business making fresh prepared meals from ingredients in my garden. Together with my family, we restored the barn, the iconic heritage silo and the land to become a destination for authentic culinary experiences, weddings, celebrations, workshops. Inspired from the farm, I also create a line of culinary products and gifts.
In 2021, I was ready to move away from the farm. As much as I loved the land and the country, it was time to let someone else bring their passion to what we had created. My new home is in Peterborough, Ontario where I’m taking some time to write, contemplate next steps, train my dogs, blog about recipes and interesting explorations and unpack!
Sorrel Sweet Pea Soup
Serve this fresh, vibrant soup warm or cold topped with a simple drizzle of a good-quality olive oil
Spring Lamb Skewers
Makes about 12 small skewers 1/2 lb lamb shoulder, deboned 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup finely chopped mint leaves 1/4 cup olive or...
Elderflower Collins
Makes 1 drink 1/2 tsp honey muddled with 1 mint leaf Ice 2 oz gin 1/2 oz elderflower liqueur 2 oz club soda 2 dashes orange bitters Mint sprig...
By the Light of the Silvery Moon at South Pond Farms
Every month throughout the summer, we host a full moon supper outside, under the full moon sky
Farm Gardens at South Pond Farms with Danielle French
When we moved from the city to this country property here in the Bethany Hills, it was not as it is now. Sadly, all the outbuildings were in various...
Pivotal Moments from Danielle French at South Pond Farms
There are some moments that play an important milestone in the life of South Pond Farms. One of the first was hosting farm to table dinners at a...
Introduction to South Pond Farms
I’m Danielle French, founder and owner of South Pond Farms. South Pond was started founded in 2008 as a small food delivery business. Since then, it...
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