Social media can be a
wonderful thing. It brings the big-old-world we live in a little closer... and
in this case, right to my front step.
Front Step Farms (smartly named!) was first discovered my yours
truly purely by the grace of God Himself! I'm almost sure it was a tweet from some other Ontario local food lover. After taking a quick look at their
recent tweets, I simply "followed them" and began to learn about the
incredible operations they have forged over in Maple, Ontario.
One thing lead to another, and so
the story goes... I became obsessed with tracking down some of their
jam.
Front Step Farms proudly grow, pick and preserve their goods and are crossing their fingers for some wholesale action in the
near future. Their youtube videos show that they
are constantly thinking ahead for growth, planting row upon row of garden goodies. Last year their peach jam sold right out. They also have
famous pickles. I think I smell a road trip coming this summer once our baby is
born. We have family that lives in Barrie... and I know we'll want to stock up
on their goods.
They are even experimenting with making
raspberry wine. BOOM!
One of Front Step Farms claims to fame is their
raspberry jam, and this baby-sprouting lady simply HAD TO try their jam.
Thinking innocently about how I could get my hands on their goods... I tweeted
that I wanted to try their "toe curling" jam... and their responded
in saying they were actually heading to Niagara in the next week or so, and
that they could bring me some. WHAT!?
I say toe curling because that's exactly how I envisioned it... (and even labeled my jars accordingly after trying some).
I say toe curling because that's exactly how I envisioned it... (and even labeled my jars accordingly after trying some).
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| My own personal label for their Raspberry Jam |
I did a double take when they privately messaged me on twitter with their phone number, and a genuine request, wanting to give me an opportunity to try the jam.
WOAH. This kind of customer service in 2013? ... unbelievable. SO THANKFUL.
Wanna know what else was unbelievable... this.
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| Front Step Farms - Raspberry Jam |
If you have ever wondered if there is such thing as "the best raspberry jam ever" ... there is.
It's from Front Step Farms.
The wonderful farmer (who's name I didn't get because seconds before his arrival at my front step, my husband's chin-up bar DECKED me over the head) was quick to tell me it was his pleasure to come by and let me try their jam.
The swift and shocking blow caused me to crawl to the front door, tears streaming down my face.
I apologized for the strange welcome, and assured him that I don't usually cry over jam being delivered to my door. It still hurts... 5 days later. :(
I think the jam slightly helped eased the pain. :)
4 Simple ingredients:
LOADS of Raspberries (and I mean they really jam them in there) ;)
Lemon Juice
Pectin
Sugar
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| These super heroes wanted to take tablespoons to the jar... I almost let them, because of how darn cute they are... almost. |
I highly recommend you get your hands on a jar
of this jam. Get yourself some crusty, bakery fresh bread (or gluten-free
alternative)... or better yet..... a large spoon.... and dig in.
