Spring has a way of coaxing us back to the kitchen with fresh eyes.
As the frost lifts and Ontario's fields come back to life, baking shifts from deep comfort to something lighter, brighter, and full of possibility. It's about celebrating the season's first flavours — the tart rhubarb, the sweet local strawberries, the tender herbs — and letting them shine alongside the heritage grains we mill right here at Arva Flour Mills.
That spirit is at the heart of our newest release: Spring Seasonal Bakes, a curated cookbook inspired by spring's most vibrant flavours and the whole-grain flours we've been milling since 1819.
This collection brings together 10 thoughtfully developed spring recipes, each designed to celebrate Ontario's seasonal bounty and showcase how heritage flours elevate every bake.
Inside, you'll find bakes that feel right at home at a spring brunch table or a sunny afternoon in the kitchen.
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- A showstopping Strawberry-Rhubarb Red Fife Crumble Cake — tart Ontario rhubarb and fresh strawberries nestled in a tender Red Fife crumb, topped with a golden heritage grain crumble
- Delicate lemon and herb focaccia made with our Whole Spelt flour
- Airy spring galettes with seasonal vegetables and Einkorn pastry
- Tender scones with Ontario honey and Emmer flour
- A light sourdough loaf that lets Red Fife's nutty character shine
Every recipe highlights a specific Arva flour, from Whole Red Fife and Spelt to Einkorn and Emmer. Ontario-grown ingredients take centre stage throughout — because great baking starts with great local ingredients, from the field to the mill to your kitchen.
Like all Arva recipes, these bakes are grounded in tradition. Our flours are milled without bleach, preservatives, or enhancers, using methods we've relied on for over 200 years. That simplicity lets the grain — and the season — speak for itself.
This cookbook isn't about rushing through a checklist of recipes. It's an invitation to slow down, open the windows, and enjoy the quiet joy of spring baking with ingredients you can feel good about.
Whether you're planning a spring brunch, looking for a new weekend baking project, or simply craving something fresh and homemade, Spring Seasonal Bakes was created to meet you there.
Start baking with the season.