Celebrate Victoria Day weekend with Olliffe

The first long weekend of the season is finally here, and we’re ready to enjoy it. The current forecast has us feeling pretty optimistic (it’s calling for some clouds, but no rain) and our fingers are crossed for the kind of beautiful late spring weather that calls for a hammock, a lounger on the back patio or a well-loved Muskoka chair. After all, there’s only so much yard work a person can do!

Here are some long weekend tips, tricks and reminders from the Olliffe team. We hope to see you in our Yonge Street butcher shop this weekend.

Get ready to grill

A long weekend should be relaxed and enjoyable from start to finish, and a little planning can help you achieve this goal. Here are some tips and tricks from our team:

• Make sure your BBQ is clean, in good working condition, and has plenty of propane (if needed).
• Stock up on these high quality applewood pellets and chips, if you’re going to be using a Big Green Egg or other backyard smoker.
• Locate and wash your outdoor dishes/glassware if you haven’t used those items since the fall. We know how they can get relegated to the back of a cupboard over the winter months!
• If you’re hosting a BBQ or having a big family meal, make things like potato salad and coleslaw ahead of time—even the night before, if possible. This way, you can socialize, work in the garden or relax while these items cool in the fridge.
• Consider making most of your meal outdoors to minimize dishes and maximize downtime. Grilled vegetables are always a treat, and asparagus is currently in season!

We have one more tip, and it’s a good one: don’t forget to take advantage of BurgerFest at Olliffe! We're offering our delectable Andy's Classic Beef Burgers at just $5.50 per patty throughout the month of May. This deal is being offered to registered Solar Dollar Rewards members only, but good news—there's no cost to sign up, and it only takes a couple of minutes to create your free account.

There's no limit to the number of burgers you can purchase at a discount, so stock up now and save on a family favourite. After all, grilling season has just begun! You can take advantage of this offer in store or online. You don’t need a code—your discount will be applied automatically online or by our in-store team. If you have any questions, please let us know. We’d be glad to hear from you.

Victoria Day weekend favourites

Gather up your family and friends—it’s time to fire up the grill, put on your favourite music and relax this Victoria Day weekend! Here are some of our favourite products for a long weekend BBQ.

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Blue Ribbon sirloin steaks
• Hot dogs and kebabs
• Mild Italian and honey garlic sausages (we’ve got plenty of other varieties to choose from as well—all made by hand by our expert butchers!)
• Tamworth pork chops
• Tamworth pork back ribs
• Ground lamb (incredible for homemade burgers)
• Southwest chicken burgers

We've got even more delicious local products available in store. If you don’t see something you’re looking for, just ask! Our team would be glad to assist you.

We look forward to serving you

Olliffe will be open for regular business hours all weekend including on Monday, May 20th (Victoria Day). You can also place an order online at Olliffe.ca if that’s more convenient for your family. Please note that we offer home delivery to local customers!

Thanks as always for shopping local and supporting regenerative food in your community. We appreciate your business and hope you have a wonderful long weekend.