Looking for something different to do with your turkey left-overs? This is a great low-carb version of Tacos. No shells, just lettuce. Colourful, bright and tasty! Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 3/4 cup Chopped … Continue reading
When it comes to Christmas trees; what type of family are you? Does your family believe that it’s never too early to put a tree up? Or do you prefer to wait until two weeks before or one week before … Continue reading
Are you looking ahead to what to do with leftover turkey after Christmas? Here is a great turkey soup recipe from Thrifty Foods that is so hearty it is almost a meal on its own. Makes: 10 servings Type … Continue reading
Poinsettias are another great Christmas tradition. These brightly coloured flowers are sure to brighten up any home through all our dark our December days. Our local poinsettia growers buy cuttings in mid-summer and carefully grow them until November/December. These poor … Continue reading
Here’s a classic Christmas cookie, but with a BC twist – it’s made with blueberries! They’re a little work, but these cookies are just as delicious as they are beautiful! JAM FILLING: 1 cup 150g … Continue reading
Christmas is just around the corner and your family may be setting out to choose that perfect fresh Christmas tree. Before you head out here are a few tips to help you first choose your tree and then care for … Continue reading
This recipe is from the Dairy Farmers of Canada’s Calendar. Updated with the robust flavours of apple cider and contemporary spices, this classic pairing of pork and apples makes an easy weeknight dinner. Serve the extra sauce over rice or … Continue reading
If you want your baby to love broccoli, you better love it, too, because that tiny human is watching you to learn which foods are good and bad. That’s one of the takeaways in a research paper by a UC … Continue reading
Easy to Bake, Healthy, Comfort Food Socca recipes seem to be popping up a lot on food blogs and in magazines these days. If you haven’t encountered one yet, a socca is a pan bread that is simple to make … Continue reading
We found this great article on the Ambrosia apple blog and had to share it with everyone at BC Farm Fresh. While they are partial to Ambrosia apples, the principles apply to any local, fresh apple ! … Continue reading
There’s nothing like the comfort of a good meatloaf to offset the November storms. This great recipe from J D Farms Specialty Turkey Store adds a twist to the usual recipe by adding some spice. If you’re looking for some … Continue reading
Have you ventured into the world of spaghetti squash yet? This is an amazing vegetable that when cooked, produces thin, translucent spaghetti-like strands that can easily be scraped out with a fork. After all our experience with carving pumpkins, it’s … Continue reading
The Hidden Benefits in Apple Skins Peeling apples is a time honoured culinary tradition but you may be throwing away the best part. It’s time to park the apple peeler if you want to get the most out of your … Continue reading
Here’s a great winter dinner recipe from Thrifty Foods. Makes: 4 servings Type Of Dish: Dinner Prep Time: 40 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients 4 Tbsp. extra virgin … Continue reading
Ever wondered why some recipes call for a particular kind of onion and whether another can be substituted in its place? We certainly have at BC Farm Fresh. After some taste tasting, cooking, and research, we found that all onions … Continue reading
If you just can’t get enough of pumpkins in your life and diet; here’s a great breakfast treat. Ingredients 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (50 mL) granulated sugar 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground … Continue reading
Ever wondered about the history and origins of carving pumpkins into what we call Jack-o-laterns? Well, at BC Farm Freesh we did some internet investitating. The practice of making jack-o-lanterns at Halloween goes back for centuries. Stories say the practice … Continue reading
The sun may still be shining, but anytime this cake it made, it makes me feel like I should be bundled up under a blanket by the fire! As it’s baking in the oven, it fills our kitchen with some … Continue reading
Fall is a time for colours, fog, jack-o’-lanterns, and pumpkin pie. Pumpkins are one of the classic symbols of the season, and spooky jack-o’-lanterns have become a staple of Halloween celebrations everywhere. But long before pumpkin spice lattes became the … Continue reading
This recipe is a family favorite. When the kids moved away from home this was the one recipe they e-mailed home for. It’s a huge favorite at potlucks. It’s a great cold weather treat. And because it’s full of dairy … Continue reading
One of our favourite fall images is a small child standing beside a giant pumpkin. Seeing the wonder in their eyes, and the excitement in their step, is one of the greatest joys a farmer can witness. And while … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is coming up this week-end. Thanks to J D Farms Specialty Turkey Store for sharing their information on how to prepare the perfect turkey for your family and guests this week-end. Ordering When ordering, plan on … Continue reading
It’s now October and sadly it’s the last month of our sizzling summer give away. But what an amazing selection of prizes from our participating farms! This month we feature six farms that will really give you a grand … Continue reading
Brown Butter Caramel Apple Cake A great recipe from The Sweet and Simple Kitchen. This recipe takes our fall favorites to a different level. Things you need… Crumble 3/4 cups all purpose … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered where apples come from. Sure we all enjoy their great flavour, crunch, and versatility, but how did they get to BC? The exact origins of what we recognize as apples are rather obscure but they are … Continue reading
Thanks to Lepp Farm Market for this fabulous recipe! Summer is rapidly coming to an end and so let’s enjoy every possible way to use Lepp’s fresh, sweet corn. If you’re feeding a bigger family, or especially hungry people, you … Continue reading
At BC Farm Fresh we’ve been getting a few questions about corn; people looking for old favorite varieties and familiar names. We came across this great blog from Lepp Farm Market that’s a veritable corn-cyclopedia. Now you know the truth … Continue reading
It’s apple season at BC Farm Fresh. There are so many ways to enjoy apples; fresh off the tree, baked, sauced; you name it! Here is a twist on an old favorite. Chunks of whole-grain bread, soaking up the flavours … Continue reading
Abbotsford is Apple Happy! Fall means apples, and trust us, there are lots to u-pick and harvest. Archeologists have evidence that humans have been enjoying apples since 6500 B.C! While our farms hasn’t been around for that long, some have … Continue reading
For something different for your summer entertainment, try a warm potato salad now that the days are getting cooler. Makes: 8 servings Type Of Dish: Salads Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 … Continue reading
It’s now September and is the weather ever sizzling! For the September Sizzling Summer Give Away, we feature five farms that will really give you a grand tour of the Valley from Surrey to Chilliwack and provide a nice … Continue reading
Here’s a great summer recipe that features blueberries in a way you may not have thought of. It’s bright, colourful, tasty and a visual treat. A sure hit for backyard barbeques and sure to impress all. It starts with BC … Continue reading
The apple season is here! Many BC Farm Fresh farms are now selling fresh, local apples. Here’s a great breakfast idea from Thrifty Foods that looks and tastes amazing. Plus these pancakes have the added goodness of fresh apples. They’re as … Continue reading
This is not a BC Farm Fresh story, but its too cute to pass up. And it involves carrots when a carrot was nice enough to return a lost ring to its rightful owner. We thought you might enjoy the happy … Continue reading
Here’s a super nutritious recipe that features blueberries, kale, hemp, and quinoa. It’s equally colourful and flavourful. A great addition to your backyard dinners or BBQs. Yields 4 portions Ingredients: 2 cups (200 g) Raw kale, … Continue reading
Time for an in-depth look into our favorite blue berry. Everyone loves blueberries whether they’re picked and eaten straight from the bush or baked into a favorite dessert, but have you ever wanted to know more about this delicious fruit? … Continue reading
Here’s a recipe that’s a real nutritional powerhouse! Ingredients: Developed for the BCBC by Edible Canada at the Market Yields: 4 portions 2 cups Spinach 5 stalks Kale, roughly chopped 1 cup Beets, cooked and roughly … Continue reading
Summer sure has been sizzling and smoky hot the past few weeks. Our August Sizzling Summer Give Away is sure to add to your summer fun. We have some great prizes for the lucky winner this month. The winner will … Continue reading
The 2017 BC blueberry season is underway! Here are some timely tips on how to buy store and handle your BC blueberries. We don’t need to tell you how to enjoy these wonderful berries! How to … Continue reading
Looking for something to start your week-end off with a nutritional and flavour bang? This recipe takes blueberries and bacon to the next level. Plus it has the added goodness of eggs and dairy products. All in all, a great … Continue reading
Calling all bakers!!! It’s just about time for our 4th Annual Peach Pie Competition, and registration is now open. The winning pie will take home a $250 Lepp Farm Market gift card, and bragging rights to the best pie around. … Continue reading
This simple and colorful mango salsa is super easy to make! It’s sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious. Serve this fresh mango salsa with chips, on tacos or salads, or as a salad itself. It’s that good. A great way to … Continue reading
When you take a scroll through the BC Farm Fresh Guide list of the many bountiful crops produced in our fertile Fraser Valley, you will notice that there are a larger number of growers of the to-be-expected from berries, veggies, … Continue reading
Welcome to Summer! Our Sizzling Summer Give Away is back! This month we feature five farms that that are all about seasonal fresh. We have an amazing mix if prizes for the winner: … Continue reading
Here’s a great BBQ recipe that combines two summer favorite that may not have occurred to you before: fresh raspberries and grilled chicken. A tasty, nutritious dinner that captures summer’s great flavours. Ingredients 3/4 cup raspberry jam 2 … Continue reading
This is the time of year when hydrangeas really shine in the garden; in fact they’ve been looking amazing for several weeks. They are not one of the quiet, unassuming flowers in the garden. Their huge pom-poms of flowers say … Continue reading
Here’s a great recipe that combines fresh local raspberries, chocolate and whipping cream. What could be better! Tasty and visually spectacular. It’ll be sure to impress your family and friends. Ingredients 1-1/4 cups flour 2 Tbsp. cocoa … Continue reading
Do you have an avid gardener in your life that you’re always looking for just the perfect gift? Well Brad at Select Roses may have the perfect gift for your special gardener. You can commission one of his special roses … Continue reading
Here’s another great way to enjoy BC Farm Fresh raspberries. Refreshing and tasty. A perfect drink for family BBQs, back-yard parties, and for the beach. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: A few minutes Makes: About 6 (1 cup) servings … Continue reading
We’re just seeing the first raspberries at BC Farm Fresh. It’s exciting to have the second local berry ready; a sure sign that summer is finally here! To celebrate these great berries, we’re providing an in depth look at these … Continue reading
Here’s a visually stunning recipe with only four ingredients. It’s tasty, nutritious and sure to impress your friends and family. It all starts with fresh, local strawberries and cucumbers. Ingredients 2 pints strawberries, stemmed … Continue reading
Nothing says the start of summer like strawberries. Each sweet, juicy berry seems to shout out “summer’s here!” They are an amazingly versatile berry; they can be frozen, made into jams, pies, cakes, smoothies; the list is endless. However, the … Continue reading
Here’s a great idea for summer entertaining that captures the great taste of our local, fresh strawberries! These pop in your mouth treats will add a special zing to family events or your summer patio entertaining. Follow the simple steps … Continue reading
Time to enjoy our great local strawberries and you can do so guilt-free! Nutritional experts consider strawberries a nutritional “superfood,” because they are an excellent source of antioxidants, Vitamin C, potassium, folate and fiber. In fact, eight strawberries contain more … Continue reading
Peonies are currently putting on some magnificent shows in gardens. They are a perennial favorite in our late spring gardens with their amazing flowers full of pink, white or dark red petals. And then their fragrance! In addition to being … Continue reading
Gelato is something that our family farm has always had an interest in producing from the beginning. Cheese was our first ambition, but we also wanted a product to complement the cheese. So why not gelato? It’s a fantastic treat … Continue reading
We thought it was a good time to celebrate a pacific North West garden favorite – the rhododendron! It’s a garden staple in many of our Fraser Valley gardens. The flowers come in a wide range of colours from deep … Continue reading
Here’s a great dip recipe just in time for summer entertaining, backyard BBQs, and our own local, fresh vegetables. Make up a batch and enjoy a leisurely break on your back deck. Ingredients 1 Tbsp. olive oil or vegetable … Continue reading
Everyone jokes about the sometimes repressed times known as the Victorian era. But there’s a lot about the woman we owe the first unofficial long weekend of our summer to every year that you may not have realized. … Continue reading
Hummingbirds are a special treat in the garden and we always consider ourselves lucky to see one. But did you know that seeing one in your garden doesn’t have to rely on luck? You can make your garden a hummingbird … Continue reading
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. It really is one of those days that we should all stop and take notice of the special woman or women in our lives that have been there for us through thick and … Continue reading
Hellebores are one of our favourite flowers for the later winter and early Spring. Given our never ending winter, we had the opportunity to grab a few photos and showcase some of our favourites, some new and some old. … Continue reading
What is a honeybee? Honeybees are flying insects, and close relatives of wasps and ants. They are found on every continent on earth, except for Antarctica. Bees of all varieties live on nectar and pollen. Without bees, pollination would be … Continue reading
The first blooms of lilac are opening in gardens. Their amazing fragrance makes it impossible to walk by without stopping to first enjoy their incredible fragrance. Their colours range from pure white to the deepest purples. They are a garden … Continue reading
A sure sign of spring – rhubarb. What could be better than a piping hot bowl of rhubarb crumble? Or how about a delicious rhubarb pie, summery rhubarb fool or homemade rhubarb jam? With so many classic rhubarb recipes to … Continue reading
Congratulations! You’re getting married. We know, we know…you have a to-do list that is 3 feet long! First things first. Venue. The Fraser Valley has gorgeous farm venues that are ready to be explored. Once you have the perfect venue … Continue reading
Just in time for Easter. The kids will love this fun and tasty snack for Spring. Ingredients 4 large eggs, hard boiled 1 tbsp plain yogurt 2-3 tsp mayonnaise 1/2 tsp honey mustard salt and pepper … Continue reading
Hey Everyone! For those of you that haven’t had the chance to meet me out here on the farm, let me introduce myself. My name is Champ & I am the farm dog here at Aldor Acres. I know a … Continue reading
It’s an exciting new year at BC Farm Fresh. New for 2017 at BC Farm Fresh is weddings! Yes, several of our farms are offering their fabulous farm location to host your perfect farm/country styled wedding. Some might brush … Continue reading
A garden favorite that is just coming into bloom is the magnolia (Magnolia spp.). They put out a spectacular flower displays in early spring; followed by showy seedpods that look like they come from another planet. Their wonderful pink or … Continue reading
These quarter-pound burgers are full of Greek flavours. Also included is Chef Dez’s recips for Greek Tzatziki – perfect for serving on the burgers! These burgers are celiac friendly as they have no breadcrumb filler, and serve them wrapped in … Continue reading
In our blog last week we talked about the health benefits of gardening for elderly women. Research showed that elderly women who participated in gardening significantly reduced their waist circumference and improved aerobic endurance, hand dexterity, cognitive function, and amount … Continue reading
It may be the first week of spring, but it’s perfect soup weather! Delicious, creamy, easy to make soup for busy days. Ingredients: 1 lb. button mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground Mixed … Continue reading
Today was the first day of spring and what a day it was! Sunny and double digit temperatures. It’s enough to get you thinking about gardening! If you’re looking for some additional incentives this year to garden this year; we’ve … Continue reading
Primulas are another great spring beauty. These amazing bright flowers are wonderful on their own or planted in spring combination planters with other spring flowers like tulips and daffodils. The cheerful, happy flowers are found in a dazzling variety of … Continue reading
Fast food and junk food companies spend billions of dollars each year to convince us to eat their products. Just think of Super Bowl ads that costs 5 million dollars for a 30 second ad. When is the last time … Continue reading
Pansies and violas are a great additions to your fall or spring gardens – they’re one flower that thrives in cool, wet weather. There’s no better treat in the garden than seeing their bright, cheerful faces boldly confronting our unpredictable … Continue reading
Apples, blueberries and pears are fruit. Broccoli, carrots and cauliflower are vegetables. That seems pretty simple, right? But in the world of fruit versus vegetables it’s not always that straight forward. For botanists the distinction between fruit and vegetables is … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is coming quickly; this year the day falls on the Tuesday right after our Family Day holiday. What could be better than a long week-end followed by romance? To help you remember to celebrate this special day and … Continue reading
You may have forgotten, but before 2013 the biggest use of kale was not for its incredible nutritional value, but for its decorative value in salad bars and main dishes. Yes, most kale was routinely thrown out at the end … Continue reading
BC Farm Fresh would like to invite you all to the Pacific Ag Show this week. It’s taking place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Tradex in Abbotsford. The hours are 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM each day. It’s a … Continue reading
The past many weeks of cold weather and snow may have kept us indoors more than normal. For those of us that miss the outdoors and our gardens, we can fill our homes with flowering plants and tropical foliage plants. … Continue reading
Leeks are cousins to onions, but rather than forming a tight bulb like the onion, leeks produce a long cylinder of bundled leaf sheaths. The part of that is underground remains tender and white, while the part exposed to the … Continue reading
Warning: this blog provides a very slanted view on life! It’s almost the end of the year and the start of a whole new year. A great way to mark the New Year is to make resolutions for personal improvement. … Continue reading
As many of you celebrate Christmas with your families, we thought we’d provide some turkey tidbits perk your interest and to amaze your family. You can entertain you friends and family with some tall turkey tales! The prehistoric turkey Researchers … Continue reading
We came across this great article and had to share it with BC Farm Fresh! Have you ever wondered how Santa’s reindeer can make that monumental journey on Christmas Eve? Let’s look into some key facts about reindeer that may … Continue reading
When it comes to Christmas trees; what type of family are you? Does your family believe that it’s never too early to put a tree up? Or do you prefer to wait until two weeks before or one week before … Continue reading
Poinsettias are another great Christmas tradition. These brightly coloured flowers are sure to brighten up any home through all our dark our December days. Our local poinsettia growers buy cuttings in mid-summer and carefully grow them until November/December. These poor … Continue reading
Nothing says Christmas like a live Christmas tree. Their wonderful fragrance can fill the whole house. We’re lucky in the Fraser Valley to be able to choose between many different types of trees with different colours, fragrances, and needle shape. … Continue reading
With Christmas just around the corner, at BC Farm Fresh we got to wondering why we’ve never seen fresh turkey eggs offered for sale at our local farms or in the local grocery stores. Statistics Canada estimates that the average … Continue reading
Every wondered about beeswax. The Honey Bee Centre has a great article on beeswax and candles. Just in time for your Christmas shopping. What is Beeswax? Honeybees are the only creatures that make their own home construction materials. When … Continue reading
Have you ventured into the world of spaghetti squash yet? This is an amazing vegetable that when cooked, produces thin, translucent spaghetti-like strands that can easily be scraped out with a fork. After all our experience with carving pumpkins, it’s … Continue reading
After a serious look at onions last week, now it’s time to learn some funny details about them, some tips on using onions, and the answer as to why onions make you cry. Fun Facts Our … Continue reading
Ever wondered why some recipes call for a particular kind of onion and whether another can be substituted in its place? We certainly have at BC Farm Fresh. After some taste tasting, cooking, and research, we found that all onions … Continue reading
Ever wondered about the history and origins of carving pumpkins into what we call Jack-o-laterns? Well, at BC Farm Freesh we did some internet investitating. The practice of making jack-o-lanterns at Halloween goes back for centuries. Stories say the practice … Continue reading
Fall is a time for colours, fog, jack-o’-lanterns, and pumpkin pie. Pumpkins are one of the classic symbols of the season, and spooky jack-o’-lanterns have become a staple of Halloween celebrations everywhere. But long before pumpkin spice lattes became the … Continue reading
Thanks to J D Farms Specialty Turkey Store for sharing their information on turkey. Ordering When ordering, plan on 1 lb of turkey for each adult and 1/2 lb of turkey for each child. This will provide enough meat to … Continue reading
This recipe is a family favorite. When the kids moved away from home this was the one recipe they e-mailed home for. It’s a huge favorite at potlucks. It’s a great cold weather treat. And because it’s full of dairy … Continue reading
One of our favourite fall images is a small child standing beside a giant pumpkin. Seeing the wonder in their eyes, and the excitement in their step, is one of the greatest joys a farmer can witness. And while … Continue reading
It’s now almost October and we’re enjoying the fruits of fall. We’re in our last week of the sizzling summer give away. This month we feature a great collection of prizes to get you ready for … Continue reading