Spring Has Sprung: Top 10 Farm Boy Items for Spring

Nothing tastes better than those first springtime meals. That fresh produce that peeks through winter’s chill fills us with hope – and hunger! Bright, fresh, green flavours liven up our plates and make us excited for the season! Items that are in season in April in Ontario (and can be found in our own extensive produce selection) include beets, carrots, cucumbers, mushrooms, potatoes, strawberries, and rhubarb. In May, we get to enjoy asparagus, lettuce, peppers, radishes, snow peas, and spinach!

While summer might get all the credit for being the best season for fresh produce, springtime gives us those first crisp bites of new fruits and veggies. At Farm Boy, we’re committed to providing you with the best and freshest produce available, and we also love using it in our own products. Below is a selection of the Top 10 Farm Boy products that incorporate spring flavours in delicious and exciting ways! Which one (or two, or three) will you be scooping up on your next shopping trip? Let us know on the socials!

Carrot Ginger Soup

Vegan Carrot Ginger Soup

Bright and tasty with a vibrant hue to match its punchy flavour! Our Carrot Ginger Soup is a favourite any time of year, but it’s especially delicious in the spring. Made from scratch in small batches using aromatics like ginger and garlic, it’s a tasty vitamin-packed soup that also happens to be completely vegan! Enjoy it swirled with some coconut milk or alongside a fresh-pressed panini.

Mushroom, Leek, & Truffle Ravioli

Mushroom Leek and Truffle Ravioli

Leeks come into their prime during the spring season, and we like enjoying their deliciousness with our Mushroom, Leek, & Truffle Fresh Ravioli! Made from scratch using an authentic Italian recipe and technique, these little pasta pillows are stuffed with goodness. Try them with any of our Fresh Pasta Sauces, sautéed with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, or tossed with springtime peas and crispy bacon!

Lemon Thyme Loaf Cake

Springtime Lemon Thyme Cake and Lemon Bars

Citrus and herbs go hand-in-hand in this lovely springtime loaf cake! It’s a light, bright choice for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack! If you’re really feeling the lemon love, try serving it with a spoonful of our luscious Lemon Curd! If you’d rather have something a bit more berry-forward, check out our easy three-ingredient recipe for Raspberry Orange Coulis!

Pear & Proscuitto Flatbread

Prosciutto and Pear Flatbread

Fruit curds are a sweet-yet-tart lip-smacking option for dessert, but they can be a pain to make from scratch. Enter Farm™ Boy Fruit Curds! Available in Lemon and Red Cherry, these curds work beautifully as spreads for scones, toast, or slices of cake. Want to stretch your baking muscles? Try them as fillings for tarts – an elegant dessert for a springtime afternoon tea!

Leek and Potato Soup

Springtime Leek and Potato Soup

Potatoes and leeks are a classic combination for a reason – they’re delicious together! As we shake off the remainder of last season’s chill, our Leek & Potato Soup provides a delicious warm-up. It’s made with minimal ingredients and is vegetarian-friendly, making it an easy lunch or appetizer option. Try serving it with a crusty warm baguette picked up from our Bake Shop for dipping!

Lemon Garlic Dressing

Lemon Garlic and Balsamic Dressing with fresh spring greens

When you walk into any Farm Boy location, you’ll see our produce front and centre, and that’s because we take fresh fruits and veggies very seriously. To best complement all the fresh produce we have in our stores, we recommend stocking up on our salad dressings! A fan favourite, this Lemon Garlic Dressing was actually voted our best-loved product last year! With a citrusy burst of flavour, it’s a fresh way to highlight all the good things that grow in spring.

Classic Carrot Loaf Cake

Carrot Loaf Cake in Springtime

What’s the best way to eat your vegetables? In a cake, of course! Our Classic Carrot Loaf Cake is made from scratch using a traditional recipe. Packed with carrots and walnuts, it gets a generous spread of tangy cream cheese frosting. You don’t need to be an Easter Bunny to enjoy this one! If you’re living a plant-based life, we recommend our equally-delicious Spiced Carrot Vegan Cupcakes or Muffins.

Vegetable Paella Kit

Springtime Vegetable Paella

Paella can be a difficult dish to make, but we’ve saved you a lot of steps with this handy kit! With items like saffron, Spanish olive oil, and Valencia rice, all you need to do is mix, add water, and cook it up with your favourite springtime vegetables! An easy and delicious dinner with loads of flavour, this kit also happens to be gluten-free.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Springtime Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Tart rhubarb gets a little help from sweet strawberry in this Fruit Crisp! One of the first fruits to come into season at the end of March into early April, rhubarb gets baked into this crisp with a delightful topping of brown sugar, rolled oats, and butter. Baked fresh daily for that homestyle taste, we recommend serving it warm and enjoy it with a scoop of Farm Boy™ Vanilla Ice Cream!

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