Danielle French’s passion, her Herb Garden at South Pond Farms
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Holiday Traditions at South Pond Farm
I’ve just finished making a grocery list for the holidays. All the girls are coming home and we love doing some of the cooking and baking together. There are many moving parts to our family holiday eating, Aubrey Rose’s wishes are chocolate and Christmas cookies,...
Holiday Perspectives with Danielle French
I love the holidays and I especially love decorating for them.
Danielle French “Saying Goodbye”
We moved to South Pond Farm for a simpler life; and I think we found it
Silver Linings at South Pond Farms
Sharing a little spot of fortune and peace.
The Steadfast Garden at South Pond Farms
It gives me pleasure no matter the season or circumstances.
Danielle French’s 3 Ways to Use Lavender
Lavender is an herb and we grow it in abundance here on South Pound Farms.
Feast in the Woods and 5 More Unique Outdoor Dining Experiences
One can’t talk about Canada’s, particularly Ontario’s, eat local and sustainable dining scene without mentioning Michael Stadtlander, his wife Nobuyo and Eigensinn Farm. Celebrating his farm’s 25th anniversary this year, Stadtlander seems no less inspired and excited...
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 stages of collapse. There were no gardens, the fields unattended and land neglected. Shawn came into my life as a man...
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 has grown to become a culinary destination, offering special events, weddings, workshops and corporate retreats all set...
Danielle French talks about My Kitchen Garden
A kitchen garden is a wonderful addition to a garden repertoire and if you have no other gardens, it’s a perfect one to have as the only garden or as the beginning to many others. A traditional kitchen garden is known as a potager in French. The word potager...
Lunch in the Woods at South Pond Farms with Danielle French
I love making the best of the winter months by cross country skiing and snowshoeing when the conditions are right. Nothing is better than to take a break around the campfire for a warm up and lunch. This recipe, Belgian beef stew, is one of my favorites all winter...
Danielle French invites you to Lunch At The Farm Thursday-Sunday
Inside At The Table Fresh homemade lunch at the farm is available in the kitchen at 11:30 and 1:00 p.m. (2 reservation times available) Eat inside at the kitchen table. Self – guided tours of the farm are available and you are welcome to use the Ballyduff Trails....
Join Danielle French for a Christmas Celebration
Christmas “Weinachtsmarkt” Celebration with Danielle French at South Pond Farms Sat. December 1, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Celebrate the holidays at South Pond Hot festive drinks! Hot outdoor holiday lunch around the Fire Pretzel bar Walk/snowshoe the trails Winter...
Danielle French shares her Sourdough love and pitfalls
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 absent, having been neglected and then pitched out. When it’s gone, I miss it, when I have it on hand, I’m not the most...