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| - Pine Farms Winery & Orchard feels extremely isolated, but is close enough to the GTA to visit at any time. I visited their Bakery and Country Cafe with my mother a few days ago, and was absolutely charmed with what I found there.
The cafe is located in the original apple grading and cold storage barn. There is an old & large wood stove near the few tables, and they have a lovely selection of salads, sandwiches, and delicious seasonal soups. I had a cup of potato leek soup, and a salad of brie, baby romaine, and apples, with a balsamic glaze. I immediately regretted getting only a cup of the soup. It was so good, I could have just had a bowl of it for my meal. My salad was extremely fresh, with nearly an entire wedge of brie sliced up and laid on top of it. It was costly at $14, but for the amount of brie cheese they used, I can be a but forgiving. Many of the menu items featured apples, and other products from the farm, which truly showcased their pride, and the inventive combinations were rather enchanting.
It was a lovely lunch spot, with the sun streaming in the windows, and the smell of warm wood, spices & fresh baked goods from their bakery. The pastries I saw in the display case looked fabulous, and are apparently baked fresh each day.
In the shop attached to the cafe, they sell pressed cider, specialty cheese, organic coffee, natural honey, maple syrup and their own gourmet jams, jellies sauces, chutney, & salad dressings. They also sell home decor accents and the work of local artisans. They had a super cute rolling-pin shaped tea light holder. If only a had my own little country kitchen to put it in! Be sure to check out the pictures I uploaded. This is a great place for a romantic day trip or just lunch and tea with the ladies.
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