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…
Knead to Know with Hollis – Dec 8th
Why I Decorate Early There is a reason why I decorate in early November. It’s because when I get to this point in December when many people are in full decoration mode, I am usually….spent. If I am being honest. As…
Knead to Know With Hollis – Dec 1st
❄️The First Snow Day❄️ Happy December! This morning as I lay in bed listening for any signs of my kids waking up, my thoughts turned to the possibility (or truthfully, likelihood) of the school buses being cancelled due to the forecast…
Knead To Know With Hollis – Nov 25th
The ugliest craft show booth I ever set up… You know the term ‘selective hearing’? Like you only hear what you want to hear? The term made famous by husbands everywhere…kidding. Sort of. Well, I feel like I have something I…
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…
Knead to Know With Hollis – Nov 18th
If I were to ask you what you were afraid of, what would you say? Spiders, heights, your children’s safety….all things I would say that I fear as well. Making sure toddlers don’t run towards the road, ensuring they don’t choke…
Murphy’s Cheese Sauce
Ask anyone in our family and they will tell you, everything is better with Cheese Sauce! Broccoli… cheese sauce. Pasta… cheese sauce. Cheese… cheese sauce! Today we are sharing our famous, family cheese sauce recipe! Whip up this quick and easy…
Knead to Know With Hollis – Nov 10th
It's no secret that I am a fan of Christmas. If you know me even a little, I suspect I have mentioned a time or three that I am Team Christmas all the way. And so without any adieu whatsoever, I…
Knead to Know With Hollis- Nov 5th
Hey Hollis, I know you have those chores that you dread every week. I mean, probably all of them, but there are some that just urk you more than others. I will do laundry loads and fold them but the…
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
We are still in the heart of delicious squash recipe season! So we’ve decided to share another recipe created by Mikayla at Groundwork Health and Wellness Ingredients 1 Spaghetti Squash, sliced lengthwise1 Bell Pepper, sliced1 Cup Artichoke Hearts1 Large Carrot, quartered…
Murphy’s Funnel Cakes
Are you in the mood for something sweet, but not feeling overly ambitious? Funnel Cakes are the way to go – trust us! The best part is, we are just using our basic pancake recipe so if you’re tired of Funnel…
Knead to Know with Hollis – Oct 16th
I am a huge fan of Terry O'Reilly and his podcast & CBC Radio Show Under the Influence. It is one of my absolute favourites and I have been known on more than one occasion to sit in my driveway in the car…
Harvest Apple Sauce
Tis the season for delicious homemade apple sauce! DirectionsPeel, core and slice apples into large pot. Fill pot halfway with water.Add cinnamon and vanilla. Bring to a gentle boil for 45min -1hour (until soft). If too thick, add more water. Add…
Knead to Know With Hollis – Oct 6th
We are officially in the lead up to the busiest weekend of the year at the farm! It has been a beautiful Fall so far and we hope the sun stays for several more weeks! Fingers crossed! Our bakery team…
Murphy’s Creamy Apple Dip
Our bakery has been working non stop all year to keep up with our fresh baked pies, tarts and bread. Which sadly means some of the other delicious things we make have to take a back seat, such as our Creamy…
Butternut Squash & Garlic Dip
We are so excited to team up with Mikayla Murphy from Groundwork Health and Wellness ! She developed a few recipes using our different types of squash we grow on the farm. Today we are sharing her recipe for Butternut Squash…
Knead to Know With Hollis – Sept 29th
My husband Jason is a very meat and potatoes kind of guy. So if he is ever away for work, I will often take the opportunity to make a meal I love that I know he won’t miss. My most favourite…
Knead to Know With Hollis- Sept 24th
Can I be honest? The last month or two has been…well, a bit of a whirlwind to say the least. Like, I just am not sure how we have arrived here, in FALL. I feel like I have been barely keeping…
Murphy’s Top 3 Squash Recipes!
To celebrate the first day of Fall we are 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. This Butternut Squash Pasta…