{"title":"Pfenning’s Farms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/Vendor_Profile_-_Pfennings_Farms_1.png?v=1780601803\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ePfenning’s Organic Farms has been a leader in Ontario organic agriculture since 1981, growing certified organic vegetables on more than 700 acres in New Hamburg, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown for its exceptional organic vegetables, including carrots, leafy greens, brassicas, squash, and root crops, Pfenning’s combines decades of farming expertise with a commitment to freshness, flavour, and quality. Beyond its own fields, the farm works closely with a network of Ontario and international organic growers, helping bring a wide variety of locally grown organic ingredients to market year-round.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor homes seeking trusted local and organic food, Pfenning’s represents the best of Ontario farming—family-run, community-focused, and committed to a healthier food system. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kale-bunch","title":"Green Kale, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelight your taste buds with the freshness and flavour of this organic Kale. Its deep green leaves are packed with vitamins and minerals, and are sure to bring colour, nutrition, and deliciousness to your next meal. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTear up the leaves and massage them with oil or lemon juice to enjoy raw in a salad, or cook it in a stir-fry. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31871724716150,"sku":"ORGA-KALE-GREE-5555-FRES","price":3.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/IMG_20250131_145529152_HDR.jpg?v=1763417571"},{"product_id":"green-beans-1lb","title":"Green Beans, Organic (454g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:11px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Helvetica Neue';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"\u003eGreen beans are the crunchy, juicy, and flavourful traditional Ontario summer favourite. They are often picked slightly early for a more tender and crunchy bean. Green beans are typically ready for harvest in Ontario in late summer and are bush and sun-ripened. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:11px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Helvetica Neue';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"\u003eGreen beans have a wide range of ways they can be enjoyed. They can be eaten right from the plant, sauteed, roasted, pickled, blanched, and in casseroles. Blanching the beans allows them to become more tender while keeping their vibrant colour. Green beans also add an excellent crunch in stir-frys and can be canned or frozen to preserve them longer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:11px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Helvetica Neue';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"\u003eThere are many different varieties of the common green bean. The varieties can be split into three groups based on how they're grown: bush beans, pole beans, and runner beans. Most varieties now are 'stringless'. Green beans originated in Central and South America and it is believed that they were cultivated in Peru and Mexico for thousands of years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo keep beans fresh and crisp at home:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erefrigerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edo not wash until ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eif storing in plastic, wrap in a paper towel first to absorb any extra moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love enjoying our beans sautéed with olive oil (or butter!), garlic, salt and pepper. For a special treat, enjoy your beans sautéed in bacon fat and topped with fresh garlic! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31978009624694,"sku":"ORGA-BEAN-GREE-0454-FRES","price":9.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/1lborganicgreenbeans.jpg?v=1690908026"},{"product_id":"beets-baby","title":"Red Beets, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:11px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Helvetica Neue';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeets are the fibrous taproot of the beet plant. The skin is thin, and earthy flavoured, while the flesh is sweet and dense. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:11px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Helvetica Neue';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan be eaten raw as a crunchy addition in a salad. Roasted, steamed, sauteed and pickled are also popular ways to enjoy! During the harvesting months, the greens are wonderful steamed or sauteed, or even added to a soup or stew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:11px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Helvetica Neue';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeets were first domesticated in the ancient Middle East for their greens. It was soon discovered that the deep reddish purple beetroot was a delicious vegetable that became popular across Europe before being cultivated in North America by the 18th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings","offers":[{"title":"454g \/ 1lb","offer_id":44408400838894,"sku":"ORGA-BEET-REDS-0454-FRES","price":3.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.36kg \/ 3lb","offer_id":44408400871662,"sku":"ORGA-BEET-REDS-1361-FRES","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/products\/1lbredbeets.jpg?v=1652109512"},{"product_id":"broccoli-1-bunch","title":"Broccoli, Organic (bunch)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43145228026094,"sku":"ORGA-BROC-CMMN-5555-FRES","price":5.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/IMG_20260109_153142554_HDR.jpg?v=1767998163"},{"product_id":"avocados-organic-each","title":"Avocados, Organic SPECIAL","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCertified Organic, Fair-trade Hass Avocados, from Mexico, imported by Pfennings Farms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 piece","offer_id":44694649602286,"sku":"ORGA-AVOC-MEXI-5555-FRES","price":2.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 pieces","offer_id":44694649635054,"sku":"ORGA-AVOC-MEXI-0003-FRES","price":5.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/IMG_20240927_092843867_HDR.jpg?v=1727451185"},{"product_id":"oranges-organic-midnight-each","title":"Valencia Oranges, Organic (each)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet, juicy, and thin-skinned, Valencia oranges are the gold standard for fresh-squeezed juice — but just as good eaten out of hand. Certified Organic, imported from Mexico by Pfennings Farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy fresh, juice them, or segment into salads and desserts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings Farms","offers":[{"title":"each (1 piece)","offer_id":44647673168110,"sku":"ORGA-ORAN-MIDN-5555-FRES","price":1.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 pieces","offer_id":44647673200878,"sku":"ORGA-ORAN-MIDN-0003-FRES","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 pieces","offer_id":45976774213870,"sku":"ORGA-ORAN-MIDN-0006-FRES","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/IMG_20251121_102038574_HDR.jpg?v=1763738695"},{"product_id":"spinach-organic-bunched","title":"Spinach, Organic Bunch","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis spinach is perfect for adding to salads, sandwiches and other meals. It is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, and vitamins A, C and K. With its mild taste, you can enjoy it fresh, cooked or steamed for a delicious addition to your diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44125256515822,"sku":"ORGA-SPIN-CMMN-5555-FRES","price":4.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/IMG_20260529_165722589_HDR.jpg?v=1780090615"},{"product_id":"garlic-organic-454g","title":"Garlic, Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:11px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Helvetica Neue';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"\u003eGarlic is a bulb with cloves that grow around a central stalk, similar to the sections of an orange. Garlic has a sharp, pungent spicy taste that mellows and sweetens when cooked that is excellent for flavouring food. Garlic is a winter annual crop, meaning the cloves are planted in the ground in late fall, before the ground freezes, and are ready for harvest in Ontario in the following summer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:11px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Helvetica Neue';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:11px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Helvetica Neue';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\"\u003eGarlic originates from Central Asia and northeastern Iran. There are many varieties of the garlic Canadians are most familiar with, from the traditional white garlic to red and black coloured garlic varieties. When the plant is harvested early, they are similar to scallions. Garlic is closely related to onions, leeks, shallots, and chives. The cloves can be peeled and pickled for longer storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings Farms","offers":[{"title":"227g \/ 0.5lb","offer_id":44310242361582,"sku":"ORGA-GARL-OGIA-0227-CELL","price":7.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"454g \/ 1lb","offer_id":44310242394350,"sku":"ORGA-GARL-HEAD-0454-FRES","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/IMG_20260522_181331826_HDR.jpg?v=1779489818"},{"product_id":"kale-dino-organic-1-bunch-enjoy-soon","title":"Dino Kale, Organic (bunch) ENJOY SOON","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis kale is still great for cooking with, just beginning to soften and yellow slightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDino Kale, also known as 'Tuscan Kale' or 'Lacinato Kale', is a variety of kale that is thinner in its leaf with a darker colour and more wrinkled appearance. Its taste is slightly more sweet, delicate, and subtle than the kale most Canadians are familiar with. It can also be described as slightly bitter and earthy. Dino Kale is ready for harvest in Ontario in mid to late summer. Although still perfectly delicious, naturally grown kale is known to have slight blemishes and holes from hungry insects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44370622251246,"sku":"ORGA-KALE-DINO-2222-FRES","price":2.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/IMG_20230717_170138453_4fdf8c44-ad18-4c4b-959e-aa3b4faa3ab6.jpg?v=1697208761"},{"product_id":"lime-persian-organic-each","title":"Persian Lime, Organic (each)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as seedless limes, Persian limes have thin, smooth skin and a bright, clean acidity. 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The leaves can also be used as a substitute for flat parsley or any other aromatic herb and taste similar to fennel or anise. They can be sauteed or pureed into soups, stews, and sauces to make delicious, sustainably cooked dishes! Celery is typically ready for harvest in Ontario in late summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-formula-bar-text-style=\"font-size:11px;color:#000000;font-weight:normal;text-decoration:none;font-family:'docs-Helvetica Neue';font-style:normal;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCelery is believed to originate from the Mediterranean area and has been cultivated for thousands of years. Cultivated celery is descended from wild celery, and the dominate cultivar of in North America is the 'Pascal' variety. Celery is related to celeriac and leaf celery, which have both been bred for different purposes, namely for an abundance of the roots and the leaves respectively. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46077531226350,"sku":"ORGA-CELE-STAL-5555-FRES","price":6.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/IMG_20250117_114113398_HDR.jpg?v=1743103868"},{"product_id":"green-grapes-organic-454g","title":"Green Grapes, Organic ~454g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48114566791406,"sku":"ORGA-GRAP-GREE-0454-FRES","price":6.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/IMG_20260605_113456175_MP.jpg?v=1780677182"},{"product_id":"red-grapes-organic-454g","title":"Red Grapes, Organic ~454g","description":"\u003cp\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pfennings Farms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48114581864686,"sku":"ORGA-GRAP-REDS-0454-FRES","price":6.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/files\/IMG_20260605_113645652_HDR.jpg?v=1780677349"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1991\/9785\/collections\/Vendor_Profile_-_Pfennings_Farms.png?v=1780601850","url":"https:\/\/grazeandgatherfood.ca\/collections\/pfenning-s-organic-farm.oembed","provider":"Graze \u0026 Gather","version":"1.0","type":"link"}