The Olliffe team has always been passionate about holistic management, regeneration and creating a stronger local food system here in Canada. On Thursday, April 3rd, we invite you to join us for a webinar that will teach you more about where your food comes from, how it’s produced and why all of this matters to Canadians. All are welcome—please read on for details, or contact us if you have any questions. We’d be glad to hear from you.
Olliffe is pleased to introduce our new Canadian value packs. Choose from lean ground beef, medium ground beef or our incredible ground beef and pork blend. Available in store only, these delicious products are being offered at approximately 60% off the regular retail price.
Whether you’re Irish or not, there’s something wonderful about gathering with loved ones to enjoy delicious, high quality, shareable food—especially if it’s made with Ontario beef and other local products. Here are some delicious meal ideas for St. Patrick’s Day (green beer optional).
We’ve always been thankful to customers who choose to shop from local, independent businesses like Olliffe—your support means everything to us, and it allows us to contribute to stronger local food systems here in Ontario. As the issue of buying Canadian has taken on new meaning in recent weeks, we wanted to share an overview of our products and highlight just how many of them come from your own backyard. We’ll get into details below, but in short: over 90% of our products are Canadian, and more than 95% of our meat is local.
Here are some delicious spring BBQ essentials from Olliffe. All of these products are raised on Ontario farms using holistic management to achieve regenerative outcomes in communities like yours. This contributes to healthier local ecosystems, economies and families—that’s something to feel good about while you’re putting dinner on the table!
Now more than ever, Olliffe is proud to offer delicious, high quality products from local and Canadian suppliers. These products complement our own line of products—Ontario beef, pork, poultry, game, prepared goods and more—allowing us to be a one-stop shop for customers in Rosedale and the surrounding neighbourhoods. We carry many of these products in our online store as well, making them available for pick up or home delivery.
With Valentine’s Day on the calendar tomorrow and Family Day coming up on Monday, it’s safe to say that love is in the air. That’s worth celebrating in all of its forms, whether it’s the love you share with your partner or the love you feel for your kids, parents, grandparents and friends.
Olliffe is a family-owned and operated business that includes farmers, butchers and retailers who specialize in local food. We don’t typically discuss geopolitics on the blog, but in light of recent and ongoing events, we felt it was important to reiterate a message that’s always been critical to us: the importance of buying local.
January can feel like a long month, but we’ve reached the final stretch. Spring is less than 8 weeks away, February is almost here and there’s plenty to look forward to in the weeks ahead. If you’re looking for a good reason to gather with family and friends (or enjoy a romantic evening with your significant other), be sure to put these dates on your calendar. Olliffe has all of the delicious, high quality, local food you need to celebrate these occasions and more. Shop online or visit our Yonge Street butcher shop—we look forward to serving you.
At Olliffe, we’re not just butchers—we’re part of a local food chain, and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. Not all food is created equal, and we understand the ripple effect our actions and purchasing decisions have on the world around us. It’s something we think about every single day!
January has been characteristically chilly, so we’ve been turning to recipes that don’t just fill you up—they warm you up, too! Whether you’re using a slow cooker, a roasting pan or your favourite skillet, a delicious recipe can brighten any winter’s day. A classic pork tenderloin, chicken stew or beef chili is always an excellent choice, but there are countless options to choose from including variations on familiar dishes.
Christmastime is here and we’re ready to enjoy the holiday magic. Quality time with family, children excitedly opening their stockings at the break of dawn, delicious meals shared with loved ones, and maybe even a tiny bit of snow (one can hope).
