We love the warm glow of summertime, and we love local food—it’s a truly perfect combination. If you feel the same way, here are a few delicious food combinations to try in the weeks ahead. These simple meals are outstanding—plus, you’re supporting local farmers and food producers with every delicious bite.
When it’s this hot outside, a crisp green salad with protein is an incredibly appealing dinner option. We love summer salads because they’re easy to prepare, surprisingly hearty, delicious and packed with vitamins and nutrients. You can use freshly grilled steak, chicken or pork but leftovers work just as well—just cook a bit extra one evening and you’ll have a quick meal the next.
Summer is made for good times: backyard barbeques, long afternoons beside the pool, hiking at the local conservation area, weekend trips to the lake, camping and of course, the classic Canadian road trip. No matter how you’re spending July and August, you’ll be busy—and hungry, we bet. So, let’s get prepared!
Some like it mild, but some like it hot—and at Olliffe, we’ve got something for everyone. With Canada Day coming up on Tuesday, July 1st, the Olliffe team would like to share some product recommendations that will add a little spice to your life (and your holiday BBQ).
No matter how much you love our classic beef burgers, it can be fun to switch things up from week to week. Here are three delectable suggestions from Olliffe—if you’d like to know more about these awesome local products, please contact us or visit our Yonge Street butcher shop.
This Sunday, June 15th is Father’s Day and we’re looking forward to a beautiful weekend. Here’s a quick message to all of the wonderful dads out there plus gift ideas, meal suggestions and more from Olliffe. If you have any questions or would like help planning your Father’s Day weekend meals, please contact us or visit our Yonge Street butcher shop. We’d be glad to assist you!
Father’s Day is coming up soon—this year, it falls on Sunday, June 15th. If you plan on cooking a delicious meal for the special dad, grandpa or other father figures in your life, here’s some inspiration to help you start planning. If you’d like personalized recommendations from the Olliffe team, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our chefs, butchers and other culinary experts would be glad to speak with you by phone or in store.
It feels like spring just arrived in Ontario but in the blink of an eye, it will be June. There’s a lot happening on Ontario farms and in our Yonge Street butcher shop this time of year, which makes it a good time to touch base and share a few updates from the Olliffe team. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We’d be glad to speak with you.
It doesn’t matter if we get blue skies, clouds or showers this Victoria Day—we love a long weekend, and we’ll be spending it by the grill. Cheers to spending time with friends and family while enjoying some delicious local food! We can’t think of anything better.
This Sunday, May 11th is Mother’s Day—a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, special aunts and other maternal figures in your life. Whether you gather together for brunch, enjoy dinner as a family or aren’t able to be together in person, we hope you’re able to connect with your mom this weekend and let her know how much she’s loved.
Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday, May 11th, and we’re getting ready to celebrate the wonderful mothers, grandmothers and other maternal figures in our lives. Thanks as always for shopping local and supporting our family-owned business. If you’d like any assistance, please visit our Yonge Street butcher shop or contact us. We’d be glad to hear from you.
If you’re interested in learning more about how your food is produced, the impact your purchasing decisions have on your community, and why buying local is more important than ever, please join us for a new online series that begins on May 1, 2025.
