Your August long weekend checklist
Another long weekend is upon us, and we’re ready to make it a great one. Sunshine in the forecast, plenty of downtime with family and friends, and delicious meals served hot off the grill—what else could you want for a summer holiday?
We’d like to share this checklist to help you get ready for the August long weekend. We hope to see you in our Yonge Street butcher shop soon.
Get ready to grill (and relax!)
The Olliffe team knows a thing or two about long weekends—here are some tips and tricks to help things run smoothly.
- Write out your menu plans (breakfast and lunch items + dinner). This will help you shop and ensure you don’t miss anything. (Who wants to wake up Sunday morning and realize there’s no bacon?)
- Check out our cost-saving bundles to get excellent value on delicious local products.
- Sign up for Solar Dollar Rewards if you haven’t already. Registered customers gain access to weekly Solar Dollar Deals, which are a great way to save money on your favourite products.
- If you’re heading up north or going camping, take your cooler out of your hot garage a few hours before you pack. It will work better if it’s cold or at least at room temp!
- Remember, we can pack your cooler for you upon request. When you place an order in person, online or by phone, you’re welcome to drop off your cooler—just let us know it’s coming. We’ll clean it, chill it in our industrial refrigerator and expertly pack it with your order. It’ll be ready to go whenever you need it. We’ll even load it into your car—just ask.
- Try something new! We know you’ll want to grab long weekend favourites like burgers, hot dogs, steak, sausages, chicken breasts, pork chops, kebabs and pork back ribs, but this is a great opportunity to enjoy a meal you don’t often cook at home. Consider smoking a reserve beef brisket, making prime beef ribs, serving smoked duck breast, or adding some herbed lamb chops or herbed veal chops to the mix on your grill. Ask our butchers for their recommendations—we have so many delicious products to choose from.
See you soon
Whether you shop online or in store, we’re glad to be a part of your long weekend. Olliffe will be open all weekend for your convenience, so feel free to stop by for your family’s BBQ favourites as well as fresh bread, fresh local produce and more. Thanks as always for shopping local and supporting regenerative food in your community. We hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family and friends.