Sourdough is an elusive item in my kitchen. I love using it and having it fresh and active in my refrigerator but mostly these past years, it is...
Danielle French
I’m Danielle French, founder and owner of South Pond Farms. South Pond was founded in 2008 as a small food delivery business. I would grow food in my garden, make prepared meals and deliver them all over the GTA. Since then, the farm has been slowly restored and converted into a culinary destination, offering special events, weddings, workshops and corporate retreats all set in our restored century barn in the rolling hills of rural Ontario. My vision is to create a connection to the land, the food we grow and prepare in our kitchen to bringing people together.
www.southpondfarms.ca
Reflection on a summer of workshops at South Pond Farms
Our summer season is drawing to a close. Every year I feel the same. Sad to see the warm weather go and sad to see the nicest time to be here at the...
Danielle French shares her ingredients for a perfect summer evening
It’s been a hot summer, but we’ve finally received much-needed rains and everything on the farm is lush and green again. When complaining of the...
The respite of an afternoon tea
When we break from the busyness of the day and jump off the treadmill, cup in hand and perhaps under the shade of a tree, tea time is a respite....
It Will Be Spring When It Is Spring
The winter was especially long — deeply cold days with lots of wind and interjections of ice and snow. It’s only once we think the bad weather has...
That Other Mother’s Day; Celebrating Earth Day at South Pond Farms
Most of us cannot wait until the warmer weather arrives, there is so much to look forward to: watching for signs of new growth, going outside...
What Lies Beneath…and a Wreath
I have a love-hate relationship with this time of year. I’m sure I’m not alone. In the country, I believe we are more closely connected with nature...
A Babe in the Wood Pile; Learning to stack wood at the school of hard knocks.
Heating a drafty farm house entirely with wood is nearly impossible. It can be done, but parts of the house will be cozy and lovely, while other...
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