 Our website is now live and we hope you have requested a log-in. You will be able to explore our entire catalogue of meats, cheeses and pantry items and place orders online, if you desire.  Ineed any assistance feel free to contact Al*@**br.ca and she will walk you through the process. Please note that website access is currently being provided to our wholesale customers only.
Our website is now live and we hope you have requested a log-in. You will be able to explore our entire catalogue of meats, cheeses and pantry items and place orders online, if you desire.  Ineed any assistance feel free to contact Al*@**br.ca and she will walk you through the process. Please note that website access is currently being provided to our wholesale customers only.
Beautiful Boards

Sharing food is something we have all missed over the past 18 months so as you turn your attention to the holiday entertaining season, consider sharing food on boards. Simple arrangements of food can be turned into elegant and beautiful arrangements, all done ahead of time, so you can spend time at the party, rather than being stuck in the kitchen.
The Beginnings
Getting started is often the hardest part. Firstly, you need to have some basic equipment – boards, serving tools and bowls. Boards come in a variety of materials and sizes so choose from a variety of wood, slate, marble and glass to get started. Cheese knives, fancy spoons, tongs, forks and toothpicks are essential items that you can never have too many of. Finally a variety of small bowls in a variety of materials, shapes and sizes will finish off your equipment list. These will be used for accompaniments, breads and crackers.
 
 
The next decision is “How Much do I Need”?. Is your board part of the the appetizer before a meal, part of a potluck meal or the meal itself? If you are preparing an appetizer board, it is best to limit the selection to a few items so that your guests don’t get too full before dinner. If the board it part of a potluck dinner then a themed board is a great option – a Mediterranean tapas board or a French cheese board perhaps. If your board is the meal itself then you want to go all out and have a wide selection of cheeses, meats, dips and vegetables to thoroughly satisfy your guests. For these events, filling you whole table with a variety of boards will create a stunning visual presentation and will offer adequate selection for every dietary preference.
The Creation
The first rule for creating a beautiful board is that there are no rules! Have fun and be creative. Use quality ingredients that will ensure your board gets devoured, regardless of how you present your ingredients. Here are some basic steps to help you get started:
- Gather all of your ingredients together so you have an idea of what you will be putting on the board and how much space you will require.
- Start with the largest ingredients first, such as a whole piece of cheese or a large terrine. It is best to keep large items towards the outside of your board so that they will be easier for your guests to access.
- Add any bowls that you will be using for dips, preserves or other garnishes such as olives or cornichon so you can arrange other items around these containers.
- Arrange your other items to fill in the space. If you are using hard cheeses it is a good idea to cut the cheese into wedges or slices. It is also fun to build little towers with cut cheese to add more interest to your board. If you have a large quantity of a few ingredients, spread them in a few different areas, again for ease of access and for interest.
- Add fruit, flowers, crackers, breads and other garnishes to fill in the empty space and add colour and visual appeal. Place your serving knives, forks and spoons where you want them to go.
- For large crowds or dinner events, use a variety of different board textures, sizes and heights. Not all boards need to be wood – it all depends what you are serving. Tiered cake plates add visual appeal, as do coloured plates and bowls so look in all of your cupboards.
- Stand back and admire your creation!
Themes
Pick your items based on these flavours!! Together and apart these flavours offer an endless opportunity o mix and match different types of charcuterie, cheeses and other items. Think outside the box beyond the classic cheese and charcuterie board. A brunch board could feature smoked salmon, bagels, smoked fish and cream cheese. A Mediterranean board could include assorted dips, falafel balls, salads and breads. As winter approaches we love to warm up with fondue or baked brie so build a board around these cheese stars then add breads, vegetables and steamed potatoes.


Be sure to visit our Instagram during the month as we post an assortment of different boards created by our La Ferme family!






 Berni also produces a variety of chorizo with homage to traditional Spanish practices. The chorizo are 250g and come in sweet or spciy.  This product is also shelf stable and gluten free and will be a very welcome addition to holiday boards, gift boxes and restaurant menus.
Berni also produces a variety of chorizo with homage to traditional Spanish practices. The chorizo are 250g and come in sweet or spciy.  This product is also shelf stable and gluten free and will be a very welcome addition to holiday boards, gift boxes and restaurant menus.







 
    
 Terroir influences flavour and texture due to the available vegetation and environment in each region. Ultimately region is at the heart of cheese making as these qualities inspire the practices of cheesemakers, creating generational recipes that continue to be handed down. For example: Sheep’s and Goat’s milk cheese are predominantly produced in smaller, rockier terrain areas where cows don’t  have the space and grass to flourish.
For more modern cheeses, cheesemakers have looked to other inspirations. One of our favourite examples of this is with the popular Triple Cream cheese, Brillat Savarin.  Brillat Savarin was a lawyer and a politician in the 1700s, but it was Brillat Savarin’s love for food and the enjoyment of eating that brings him to our Blog this month. Savarin turned his interests and observations on the act of dining into a piece of work called The Physiology of Taste. This work of literature was the first of its kind, detailing “the pleasures of the table,” of which he notably attempted to highlight as a form of science in his work.  Brillat Savarin’s love for the dining experience is surely what inspired French cheesemakers to name the indulgent triple cream cheese after him!
Another beloved cheese from our fridge is the Riopelle de l’Isle. A Quebec bloomy rind cheese named after Quebec Painter and sculptor, Jean-Paul Riopelle. You can find one of his paintings on the label of every wheel of this cheese.
 Terroir influences flavour and texture due to the available vegetation and environment in each region. Ultimately region is at the heart of cheese making as these qualities inspire the practices of cheesemakers, creating generational recipes that continue to be handed down. For example: Sheep’s and Goat’s milk cheese are predominantly produced in smaller, rockier terrain areas where cows don’t  have the space and grass to flourish.
For more modern cheeses, cheesemakers have looked to other inspirations. One of our favourite examples of this is with the popular Triple Cream cheese, Brillat Savarin.  Brillat Savarin was a lawyer and a politician in the 1700s, but it was Brillat Savarin’s love for food and the enjoyment of eating that brings him to our Blog this month. Savarin turned his interests and observations on the act of dining into a piece of work called The Physiology of Taste. This work of literature was the first of its kind, detailing “the pleasures of the table,” of which he notably attempted to highlight as a form of science in his work.  Brillat Savarin’s love for the dining experience is surely what inspired French cheesemakers to name the indulgent triple cream cheese after him!
Another beloved cheese from our fridge is the Riopelle de l’Isle. A Quebec bloomy rind cheese named after Quebec Painter and sculptor, Jean-Paul Riopelle. You can find one of his paintings on the label of every wheel of this cheese.
 Cookstown Greens has been a family operation since 1988. In 2012, Vicky and Mike Ffrench chose to scale down their farming practices to create the organic sustainable farm that Cookstown Greens is today. In addition to their farmland, Cookstown Greens has 8 Greenhouses sitting on 1000 acres of clay loam land. Greenhouses allow their production to continue year round, always producing organic leafy greens.
Cookstown Greens offers a seasonal selection of root vegetables, greens, and seasonal produce, all organically grown. The French family prides themselves on their sustainable practices, noting that sustainability is part of being an organic grower.
Currently the seasonal selection includes: Heirloom and cherry tomatoes, garlic, various leafy greens, beautiful heirloom  beets and carrots.  Additional product will continue to be available as the summer harvest continues.
Cookstown Greens has been a family operation since 1988. In 2012, Vicky and Mike Ffrench chose to scale down their farming practices to create the organic sustainable farm that Cookstown Greens is today. In addition to their farmland, Cookstown Greens has 8 Greenhouses sitting on 1000 acres of clay loam land. Greenhouses allow their production to continue year round, always producing organic leafy greens.
Cookstown Greens offers a seasonal selection of root vegetables, greens, and seasonal produce, all organically grown. The French family prides themselves on their sustainable practices, noting that sustainability is part of being an organic grower.
Currently the seasonal selection includes: Heirloom and cherry tomatoes, garlic, various leafy greens, beautiful heirloom  beets and carrots.  Additional product will continue to be available as the summer harvest continues.
 
 “Born and Baked in Toronto,” we are pleased to now be distributing an assortment of pies from  the Pie Commission. These frozen savoury mini pies are handmade, gourmet, and delicious. With an initial offering of 6 different flavours including: Beef n’ Beer, Chicken Mushroom, Vegilicious, Pulled Pork, Butter Chicken, and Braised Beef Rib, it is safe to say there is a flavour for everyone to try.
The Pie Commission began when Patrick and Mike Kelly could not find a great meat pie in Toronto.  They had the opportunity of tasting many great pies while living abroad in the UK and Australia.  They began testing and in 2013 they began their business.  The buttery crusts and meaty fillings will not disappoint those looking for the ultimate British style pie.
The serving size is perfect for one or better yet, try an assortment of varieties and share them with your friends and family.
“Born and Baked in Toronto,” we are pleased to now be distributing an assortment of pies from  the Pie Commission. These frozen savoury mini pies are handmade, gourmet, and delicious. With an initial offering of 6 different flavours including: Beef n’ Beer, Chicken Mushroom, Vegilicious, Pulled Pork, Butter Chicken, and Braised Beef Rib, it is safe to say there is a flavour for everyone to try.
The Pie Commission began when Patrick and Mike Kelly could not find a great meat pie in Toronto.  They had the opportunity of tasting many great pies while living abroad in the UK and Australia.  They began testing and in 2013 they began their business.  The buttery crusts and meaty fillings will not disappoint those looking for the ultimate British style pie.
The serving size is perfect for one or better yet, try an assortment of varieties and share them with your friends and family.
 For pricing or other information, please speak with your La Ferme representative.
For pricing or other information, please speak with your La Ferme representative.




 Having previously worked in the Swiss Alps, it was always our dream to produce delicious, high quality cheese reminiscent of the renowned Swiss Mountains and made from our own milk. With a profound commitment to creating cheese of the highest quality and the support of our family along with Ramon Eberle, a Master Cheese Maker from Switzerland, our humble dream became a reality.
Our commitment to produce high quality cheese is best reflected in the care we give to our Holstein cows. They live in a clean and comfortable free stall barn, sleep year round on beach sand and enjoy feed of the best quality and even have their own spa like back scratcher!
It’s hard to pick just one, but Stonetown’s Grand Trunk, the 2016 and 2017 Winner at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and the 2018 Winner at the British Empire Cheese Competition, is a Gruyere-style cheese with a bold, nutty flavour, that you need to try! The Homecoming is creamy and complex, an incredible version of authentic Swiss Tilsit. Capri Ella goat cheese has a distinctly natural mild earthy flavour, great for snacking or melting, while the washed rind and more aged, Amazing Grey brings more pronounced aromatic and sweeter notes to the party.
Having previously worked in the Swiss Alps, it was always our dream to produce delicious, high quality cheese reminiscent of the renowned Swiss Mountains and made from our own milk. With a profound commitment to creating cheese of the highest quality and the support of our family along with Ramon Eberle, a Master Cheese Maker from Switzerland, our humble dream became a reality.
Our commitment to produce high quality cheese is best reflected in the care we give to our Holstein cows. They live in a clean and comfortable free stall barn, sleep year round on beach sand and enjoy feed of the best quality and even have their own spa like back scratcher!
It’s hard to pick just one, but Stonetown’s Grand Trunk, the 2016 and 2017 Winner at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and the 2018 Winner at the British Empire Cheese Competition, is a Gruyere-style cheese with a bold, nutty flavour, that you need to try! The Homecoming is creamy and complex, an incredible version of authentic Swiss Tilsit. Capri Ella goat cheese has a distinctly natural mild earthy flavour, great for snacking or melting, while the washed rind and more aged, Amazing Grey brings more pronounced aromatic and sweeter notes to the party.
 Our initial offering will include the following cheeses.
Farmstead Emmental
Homecoming
Wildwood
Grand Trunk
Capri Ella (goat)
Amazing Grey (goat)
Reach out to your sales representative for sizes, pricing and more.
Our initial offering will include the following cheeses.
Farmstead Emmental
Homecoming
Wildwood
Grand Trunk
Capri Ella (goat)
Amazing Grey (goat)
Reach out to your sales representative for sizes, pricing and more.



 Biobio’s parent company, Gattuso, was founded in 1936 by Pasquale Gattuso in Montreal’s Villeray neighbourhood. The company started out importing and representing quality European brands in Canada, and at one time were one of the largest olive processors in the world.
Biobio’s parent company, Gattuso, was founded in 1936 by Pasquale Gattuso in Montreal’s Villeray neighbourhood. The company started out importing and representing quality European brands in Canada, and at one time were one of the largest olive processors in the world. In September 2016, Joanne and Deanna Dickens launched their all-natural Authentic Greek Dips in Toronto. Made with premium ingredients including First Pressed Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ontario yogurt and feta, and pure lemon juice, the dips will transport you directly to a beach side taverna in Santorini.  Everything is made without preservatives, water or fillers, and are healthy and delicious.
In September 2016, Joanne and Deanna Dickens launched their all-natural Authentic Greek Dips in Toronto. Made with premium ingredients including First Pressed Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Ontario yogurt and feta, and pure lemon juice, the dips will transport you directly to a beach side taverna in Santorini.  Everything is made without preservatives, water or fillers, and are healthy and delicious. Soon we will be able to gather in groups of 10 outside, and there is no better way to gather with friends and family than with a BBQ to bring us together. All Canadians equate summer with BBQ season and we are ready to help you fire up the grill with premium meats, poultry and even cheese.
Soon we will be able to gather in groups of 10 outside, and there is no better way to gather with friends and family than with a BBQ to bring us together. All Canadians equate summer with BBQ season and we are ready to help you fire up the grill with premium meats, poultry and even cheese.


 The Beemster Polder, a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the countryside of North Holland, just miles from the North Sea. The Polder is a former coastal lagoon that was reclaimed from under water in the early 17th century and filled with fields, canals, and dikes, 4 metres below sea level. The region’s slate-blue clay soil contains exceptional levels of nutrients and minerals, making its grasses ideal for grazing animals. Only Beemster cows and goats get to graze on these special grasses, which make their milk sweeter, richer, and creamier. Many consider it the finest milk in the world.
The Beemster Polder, a registered UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the countryside of North Holland, just miles from the North Sea. The Polder is a former coastal lagoon that was reclaimed from under water in the early 17th century and filled with fields, canals, and dikes, 4 metres below sea level. The region’s slate-blue clay soil contains exceptional levels of nutrients and minerals, making its grasses ideal for grazing animals. Only Beemster cows and goats get to graze on these special grasses, which make their milk sweeter, richer, and creamier. Many consider it the finest milk in the world.

 The key difference between the two cooking experiences was finishing the magret in the oven! The taste testing team all agreed that Ali “nailed it” on her second attempt!
The key difference between the two cooking experiences was finishing the magret in the oven! The taste testing team all agreed that Ali “nailed it” on her second attempt!

