COMING JUNE 1: Rainbow Pride Chocolate Chip Cookies in support of LGBT youth this Pride Month
This Pride Month, the bakery at Murphy’s Farm is adding a special limited edition new item to our menu – the Rainbow Pride Chocolate Chip Cookie! An update from our traditional chocolate chip recipe, these amazing cookies will be available starting…
Thank you for making our winter wonderful!
This year, Murphy’s Farm decided to remain open throughout the winter months for the first time ever. Our immense excitement to continue serving our community with made-from-scratch baked goods and local grocery items all year round was met with equally incredible…
Join us on May 29 as the Simcoe Maker’s Market comes to Murphy’s Farm!
On Sunday, May 29 from 10am to 3pm, more than 40 amazing local artisan vendors will be set up at the Farm through the Simcoe Maker’s Market, offering all kinds of amazing and original handmade items! The first 25 to arrive will…
Support Shop With A Cop at Canadian Tire Alliston
Over the past five years, Murphy’s Farm has proudly raised money in support of the Nottawasaga OPP’s Shop With A Cop event – and this year, we’re getting our fundraising started early thanks to a partnership with our friends at Canadian…
Gold Rush Giveaway
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we’re giving you a chance to win just by taking home your favourite butter tarts from our Market in the Gold Rush Giveaway! From March 3 until March 17, every six-pack of Murphy’s butter tarts comes…
Valentine’s Day Cards – Download
To celebrate February 14 and all the love we have for our community, Murphy’s Farm has designed a special collection of baking and farming inspired Valentine’s Day cards that you can share with your family, friends and loved ones! Fill out…
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas – from the Murphy Family and team!
Merriest of wishes to you! Only a few more sleeps until Christmas! How we’ve arrived here already is beyond us, but we can say that we are all ready for some cheer and some rest! It’s been another absolute whirlwind of…
The Nottawasaga OPP and Murphy’s Farm partner to bring Christmas joy and presents to local youth
Photo from 2019 Shop with a Cop event Christmas is coming to town for nearly 30 elementary students from across New Tecumseth, Essa Township and Adjala-Tosorontio communities, thanks to the annual “Shop With A Cop” event on Saturday, December 11, 2021.…
Learn to make the Classic Murphy Waffle this Christmas!
There’s no better way to celebrate Christmas morning than with the perfect waffle, and there is no better recipe than this! From the Christmas holidays to Family Day, breakfast in bed with a loved one on Valentine’s Day to birthday dinners,…
Holiday treats are waiting for you at the Market!
‘Tis the season when the Market is filled with all kinds of Christmas products – both new and longtime favourites – ready for your family to take home this holiday season! Here’s a quick look at all of the wonderful treats…
A taste of the holidays: Murphy’s Molasses Crinkle Cookies
Get into the Holiday spirit with these Molasses Crinkle Cookies! The mix of cinnamon and ginger makes for the perfect Christmas cookie. 1 cup of sugar3/4 cup shortening1/4 cup of molasses1 egg2 cups of flour1 tbsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp…
Celebrating a community coming together
Over the past couple months, generous sponsors from across the local Alliston and greater communities have supported families in need through the OPP Nottawasaga’s Shop With A Cop event by decorating hay bales across our Farm. As we come to the…
Our biggest Thanksgiving yet!
Thanksgiving has always been such an important time of year for Murphy’s Farm – and this year, it was our biggest yet! Across the Farm – from the field team to the bakery, retail to our admin team – our staff…
Our top three squash recipes for Fall!
To celebrate the start of Fall, we’re sharing a few recipes that will get you into the season! It’s hard to pick a top three, but here are three absolutely delicious pumpkin and squash recipes that you can make using crops…
Learn all of the different varieties available at Murphy’s!
Cronus (Jack ‘o’ Lantern) Short, blocky with deep ribbing and big handles Aladdin (Jack ‘o’ Lantern) Slightly taller than wide and slightly smooth Gold Medal (Jack ‘o’ Lantern) Nice round shape with big strong handles and a vibrant colour Kratos (Jack…
We’re the 2021 Reader’s Choice!
Thanks to your support and votes over the past several months, Murphy’s Farm Market & Bakery has been recognized as the 2021 Alliston Herald Reader’s Choice in FIVE categories. Our entire team across the Market, Bakery and Farm is so grateful…
Supporting our Indigenous communities
Today, Sept. 30, is the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is an important moment to acknowledge, remember and honour the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, and to take actionable steps towards reconciliation.…
General Assembly Pizza coming to Murphy’s Farm on October 23-24 and October 30-31
Get your appetites ready because fresh, hand-crafted pizza is about to land at Murphy’s Farm! As part of our 2021 Fall Fest, we’re welcoming General Assembly Pizza to the Farm on the October 23-24 and October 30-31 weekends, starting at 11am…
Community comes together by decorating hay bales in support of Shop With A Cop
As we prepare for an exciting Fall season and the return of our annual Fall Fest following some of the pandemic’s most difficult days, our team has started a new initiative that is bringing the community together in support of a…
Back-to-school lunch ideas for 2021
Another school year is nearly upon us, and that means it’s time to start thinking about what to make for lunches! The Murphy’s team has pulled together a few of our favourite healthy and easy-to-follow recipes from across the internet that…
Race to 10K Giveaway – And our winners are…
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Race to 10K Instagram Giveaway – we added nearly 250 new members to the Murphy’s online community in just two weeks! Without further ado, here are our lucky winners… THE BAKER’S DOZEN (13…
Our favourite easy-to-follow blueberry recipes
We may be nearing summer’s end, but our pick-your-own blueberry season will still be around for a few more weeks! That means there’s still plenty of time for you to get your hands on Murphy’s farm fresh blueberries and add them…
Knead to Know with Hollis – August 4, 2021
It’s been a hot minute since I last sat down to write. And by hot minute, I mean cold. The last few weeks with the evenings plummeting to near single digits have been chilly! It’s hard to believe it’s just early…
Check out these raspberry treat recipes for summer!
With raspberry season at Murphy’s Farm well underway, we figured it was the perfect time to track down some new and exciting recipes that will help you make the most of the raspberries you picked up from the Market. Or if…
Giving back on Canada Day
In light of the recent and horrific discoveries around several residential schools across Canada, and as part of our ongoing commitment to support our Indigenous communities, 10% of all Market sales on July 1st (Canada Day) were donated to the Indian…
New Product – Wicked Gourmet
Summer grilling season is here and we’ve got everything you need to make your next barbecue one to remember! Wicked Gourmet is a Canadian-made brand by Barbara and Ellis Burrows that focuses on quality ingredients, exceptional value, great flavour and taste, and they…
Knead to Know with Hollis – July 6, 2021
It’s now the first official week of summer holidays! The week my daughters have been waiting for for months! And today, we’re checking off the first item on our summer bucket list – a trip to Canada’s Wonderland (or ’Alice and…
Knead to Know with Hollis – June 22, 2021
The first thing that we Murphy’s do when planning a party or event is discuss and decide on what the menu will be. It is our first building block and truly the foundation of any get together. What we will be…
Knead to Know with Hollis – June 16, 2021
Are you expecting an email full of dad jokes? I hope not. Because while I do have kids, I myself am not a dad. So I guess if I were telling jokes that would make me a faux pa… End scene.…
Knead to Know with Hollis – June 8
We have THE most exciting news to share with you today! We welcomed the newest addition to the Murphy family this past week and are absolutely overjoyed. Calder and Stephanie welcomed sweet baby boy Eldon Matthew Martin Murphy on June 3rd,…
Knead to Know with Hollis – June 1, 2021
I recently did something I have not done in, well, forever. I brought my daughters to the grocery store. I know, right. Just one of the many everyday things that now feel so foreign. I do love a good late-night online…
2 Fun Snacks to Make at Home
With all of us stuck at home again we might as well make the best of it so we’re sharing two easy recipes that you can make at home with your kids. Take the much needed break from online learning and…
Farmer Fionn’s Top 3 Things to Plant At Home
Farmer Fionny is back at it with spring weather coming in fast. He’s going to share with you the Top 3 Things that you can plant at home with your kids with this upcoming Spring Break! Coming in at number one…
Knead To Know With Hollis- Feb 3rd
An Embarassing Lost and Found Story Let’s get right to the point. I wear orthotics. There I said it. I wear orthotics. It used to make me feel like an old lady in my New Balance runners with super thick soles.…
The Classic Murphy Waffle Recipe
There’s no better way to celebrate Family Day or breakfast in bed with a loved one on Valentines Day than with the perfect waffle, and there is no better recipe than this! From Christmas morning brunch all the way to Birthday…
Knead To Know With Hollis – January 19th
Is your 2021 going how you thought it would? While I think I can say for certain that 2020 was collectively a year we all wanted to move through as quickly as possible, it is uncertain (to me at least) as…
Murphy’s Rice Pudding
Delicious rich and creamy Rice Pudding Ingredients 3 1/2 cups of Milk 2 cups of Half and Half 1 cup of Arborio Rice 1/4 tsp of Salt 6 tbsp of Sugar 1 1/4 tsp of Vanilla Bean Paste 1 1/4 tsp…
What you need to know when visiting Murphy’s
We are now open for in-store shopping! Monday to Sunday 9am to 7pm To ensure everyone’s safety here is a list of what you need to know when you come by to shop. A limit of 4 customers are permitted to…
A List Of Murphy’s Items!
If you’re looking to place an order over the phone here is a small list of some of our items we carry in store! Please note, some items may be sold out so it’s always best to call the market to…
Murphy’s Go To Gingerbread House Recipe
Ingredients 3 cups of all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup loosely packed brown sugar…