3 ways to make everyday meals (extra) delicious
The secret to eating well is simple: buy local. Seriously, no matter what your preferences or dietary restrictions are, buying food from local producers and vendors is a great place to start. For starters, local products are delicious! Plus, buying local supports farmers and independent food producers in your region, so it’s truly a win for everyone.
Olliffe is proud to offer high quality, nutritious, regenerative products including our incredible Ontario beef, poultry, pork, lamb and game. We also offer a large selection of ‘extras’ that make every meal even better. Here are three ways to make everyday meals even more delicious. Thanks for reading—we hope to see you in our Yonge Street butcher shop soon.
Use a flavourful spice blend
Whether you’re making chicken, pork or beef, a great spice blend is the perfect way to add flavour and excitement to your family’s favourite dishes. Try our Gourmet Garlic Rub, Lemon Pepper Spice, Steak Spice (also available in salt-free), Chicken Spice, or Herbs de Provence spice blend. Simply place your meat in a glass dish with a cover or a large freezer bag, drizzle it with olive oil and season generously. Leave your meat to marinate in the fridge for a few hours if you can, or start cooking right away if you’re short on time. If you’re working with good protein and quality spices, it will still be delicious.
Consider condiments
An excellent piece of protein is the ideal way to start any meal, but carefully added touches can take a dish from good to exceptional. Our delicious, artisan and house-made condiments are the perfect finishing touch to any meal. Consider making use of our delicious pasta sauces to make chicken parmigiana, or adding one of our bold, flavourful aiolis to a homemade steak sandwich. Olliffe has an excellent selection of products in store including local honey, incredible horseradish and hot sauces, gourmet mustards and more. Stop by to grab a few of your favourites!
Just add cheese
You don’t need to add cheese to every meal, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. Consider grating some aged cheddar onto a crisp green salad (and maybe some crispy, chopped bacon while you’re at it!) or putting some local mozzarella on that chicken parmigiana. Cheese is a must for beef-noodle casseroles and taco nights, and a perfect topping for homemade chili or potato, bacon and leek soup. Olliffe is pleased to offer a selection of Ontario-made and specialty cheese products in store and online. We also offer fresh local milk, butter and cream.
Shop local, eat well, feel good
As a family-owned and operated business that has been serving your community for almost 50 years, we’re grateful for your support of local food, Ontario farmers and artisan food producers. Please stop by our Yonge Street butcher shop or visit Olliffe.ca to place your order. We’re pleased to offer home delivery to local customers.