September is here and it seems as if families are busier than ever. It doesn’t matter if your kids are in preschool, university or something in between—this is a hectic time of year, and many of our customers are looking for quick and easy ways to put a nutritious meal on the table each night.
Can you believe the September long weekend is already here? It feels like July and August passed by in an instant, and families everywhere are suddenly moving into fall mode. We hope you’ve had an amazing summer and are looking forward to some great things this fall—another beautiful time of year that’s worth celebrating!
Olliffe has been in business for almost fifty years, and we’re known for our exceptional Ontario beef, poultry and pork products. That said, Olliffe is about much more than meat—we’ve got everything you need for satisfying, nutritious meals for your family. Here’s why Olliffe is your one-stop shop in Summerhill—we hope to see you this weekend.
Going camping soon? That’s fantastic news—there’s nothing like getting outside, sleeping under the stars and enjoying some delicious meals around a fire. Many of our customers are highly skilled at cooking meals on a camping grill or over open flames, but others are still learning or unsure of where to start. If you’re in the latter camp (pun intended), don’t worry—the Olliffe team is here to help.
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 haven’t hit peak corn season in Ontario just yet—that’ll be sometime in late August—but that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying some of this year’s early harvest. After all, a perfectly steamed cob of corn with butter and salt is a summer classic! We just couldn’t wait. And since local corn will be getting even better in the coming weeks, we decided to share some of our favourite local food pairings.
Can you believe we’re almost halfway through summer already? It’s ok if you don’t want to talk about it—we understand that ‘summer forever’ feeling well—but we did want to offer some seasonal reminders and tips from the Olliffe team.
Ontario has incredible produce (asparagus, tomatoes, strawberries, salad greens, summer squash, cucumbers and more) and Olliffe is proud to offer exceptional Ontario beef, poultry, lamb and pork products year round. In the summer months, though, we get to offer a few extras: pasture-raised chicken, farm-fresh duck eggs and now, our pasture-raised duck.
Ready to make summer even sweeter? This week on the blog, we’re introducing you to My Sweet Sweet World—an artisan chocolate-maker that produces an exceptional product right here in southern Ontario.
While every long weekend is something to look forward to, the July long weekend feels extra special to a lot of Canadians. We’re so fortunate to live in this beautiful country, and grateful for all it has to offer.
When it gets this hot in Toronto, we do everything we can to keep our homes cool and comfortable—and that means leaving the oven and stove top off as much as possible. Here are three delicious summer meals that can be cooked completely outdoors (and prepared indoors without heat).
Traditional Father’s Day celebrations often include a backyard barbeque—an ideal Sunday, if you ask us. Here are a few thoughts ahead of the weekend, including some last-minute gift ideas. We hope to see you in our Yonge Street butcher shop soon.
