The Happy Hen

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.

I am so grateful for each and every one of you who have crossed paths with me at one point or another. Whether it was at church, downtown Barrie or at various farmer’s markets and events.

I have been operating The Happy Hen for 12 years now. And during this time, I have connected with so many amazing people who became friends and loyal customers. For you, I am thankful.

With that being said, have decided to hang up my apron and close The Happy Hen.

My heart has shifted significantly over the past year with my passion focusing on the Barrie street community and the Busby Centre.

I am excited for this next chapter but will definitely miss the faces of my customers as they take their first bite of The Happy Hen buttertarts, or the excitement when they pick up their pie order for a family gathering. These moments were very special to me.

This Thanksgiving I am grateful for YOU.

Sincerely,

Jennifer van Tol

Owner, Founder and Baker
The Happy Hen
Fresh Baked Pies and Buttertarts

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Want to make a difference?

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🩷SEPTEMBER SANDWICH MAKERS NEEDED 🩷

Mapleview Community Church is looking for volunteers to assist in making sandwiches for the Busby Centre Outreach Program.

Please sign up via link provided. Once you join, it's super easy to select the date(s) you are available.

https://app.getzelos.com/i/D5i9L5M8

‼️ Please note: Date changed to Tuesdays and Thursdays‼️

We're only asking for an hour (or less) of your week

Tuesday, September 5 - 10am
Thursday, September 7 - 10am

Tuesday, September 12 - 10am
Thursday, September 14 - 10am

Tuesday, September 19 - 10am
Thursday, September 21 - 10am

Tuesday, September 26 - 10am
Thursday, September 28 - 10am

We appreciate you!

If you have any questions, please message me

Praying for those who have lost loved ones due to overdose and for those experiencing addiction/dependency.

Working closely with individuals who suffer with addiction makes me realize just how important it is to spread awareness and encourage action in the event of an overdose.

Whether it's a friend, parent, child or a perfect stranger on the street, they all are somebody. EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODY.
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This weekend!

Come visit this awesome event while shopping and supporting local businesses!

Maybe grab a buttertart or two while you're there!

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Don't tell anyone.
We will be at rhe tomorrow!

And
We have PEACH PIE!

Sorry, no holds. First come first served 🩷

(Plus all your other favs including Buttertarts)!

Visit us tomorrow from 8:30am - 12:30pm
Station on the Green
10 Caroline Street E, Creemore

It's happening!
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The Happy Hen's baking season has officially begun.

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Come say HI and grab a fresh baked PIE (or Buttertarts) this Saturday at the Creemore Farmers' Market.

Look for the red and white tent.

Saturday 8:30am - 12:30pm
Station on the Green
10 Caroline St E

Market season opens THIS WEEKEND!

Come say HI to vendors old and new on Saturday from 8:30am - 12:30pm

There will be !

Can't wait to see you again!

URGENT NEEDS for Busby Centre

*instant meals (Mr.noodles, kraft dinner cups, travel meals, "just add water" meals)
*tear-top canned meals
*pasta sauces
*individually packed snacks, cereal, fruit cups, juice boxes
*reusable bags
*toilet paper
*baby wipes
*belts
*socks
*underwear - clean (mens and womens)
*deodorant
*toothbrushes

We have more mouths to feed due to the closure of a local meal program. Any and all donations are very much appreciated.

Feel free to drop off at my home or at Busby direct.

Message me for my address

Busby Centre: 88 Mulcaster St, Barrie

The Happy Hen will be there with your favourite pies and buttertarts!

We're so excited to see you all again!

P.s. don't forget to bring your reusable shopping bags!

We would love to hear from you!

Please take a moment to rate and review us on GOOGLE 😊

Stay tuned for upcoming events and market information!

The Happy Hen · 7868 8th Line, Utopia, ON L0M 1T0, Canada 5.0 ★ · Bakery

There is no way she's EIGHT!

Sweet and Saucy Alice. We love and adore everything about you.

Be still, my heart.

Sous vide pork back ribs

Rubbed with paprika, garlic, brown sugar, mustard seed, coriander, oregano, salt and pepper with a dash of liquid smoke.

Sealed and cooked at 145° for 30 hours.

Finished under the broiler until bbq sauce caramelized slightly (mmmm sticky ribs).

Fall-off-the-bone, and packed full of flavour!

L👀k at this cake!!!!!!!!!!!
shiel29 did more than an amazing job on this stunning piece of artwork!

Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us 🩷

A double sun dog!
Happy Friday everyone.

Be sure to take time to reflect on all you are grateful for.

God is good

Thanks for our little chat this morning

I've finally made my first rye sourdough starter.

Day 1

🙏 it works out and I don't kill it like my last one!

Fishing. ✔️

Sledding.✔️

Best friend.✔️

She-wee ✔️

Girls Who Fish annual photoshoot.

Nice sled

This is just the beginning.

Thank you to Neighbour for overseeing the winter sock drive and for our awesome community members who donated socks in support of the Busby Centre.

You guys are amazing!!!!!!

Watched "The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse" lastnight with the family.

What a beautifully motivational story that touched all my feels.

Highly recommend everyone watches/reads this.

Tulips from the one I love.

Perfect night for Beef & Mushroom pie with Guiness.

Beef:
Pie:

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