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August is one of the best times of year to enjoy fresh Ontario produce. Between the amazing local corn, the ripe tomatoes and fresh garlic, all of those delicious fresh berries and that tasty summer squash, there’s plenty to enjoy (here’s a full list of what’s in season in August). It’s all good, but one piece of produce reigns supreme: Ontario peaches. They’re perfect this time of year, so we’re sharing a list of ways to enjoy them with your favourite Olliffe products.

August is quickly passing by and before you know it, we’ll be talking about back-to-school lunches and Thanksgiving dinner. But don’t worry—there are still plenty of beautiful summer days to enjoy in the meantime! To make the most of these final weeks of BBQ season, be sure to try these exceptional products.

In honour of Food Day Canada, here are five excellent Canadian cookbooks to inspire you.

Whether you’ve purchased our classic boneless skinless chicken breasts or are enjoying our pasture-raised chicken breasts while they’re still available for the season, you’re in for a great meal. Ontario poultry is tender and delicious, and there are countless ways to prepare it for a delicious lunch or dinner. Here are some suggestions the whole family will love—we hope to see you in store soon or serve you online.

Summer feels like it's flying by, but there are still plenty of opportunities to enjoy it. With the Civic Holiday just ahead of us on the calendar, we thought we’d share three quick and easy tips to help you get more out of those much-anticipated long weekends.

When you think about cooking eggs, your go-to product probably comes from a chicken—and with good reason. Our free-range pastured chicken eggs are both beautiful and delicious, and they sell just about as fast as we can stock them. But don’t let that be your only option—when you think about eggs, consider duck eggs as well. You may be surprised how much you like preparing this chef-favoured local product at home!

We love local food, and Ontario has some of the best in the world—especially in the summer months. In addition to our delicious Ontario beef, poultry, lamb, game and pork products, there are so many incredible fruits and vegetables available from local sources. You can put together any combination of favourites, but we’ve got a few recommendations to inspire delicious, nutritious, farm-to-table meals.

The long weekend is here and since we’ve already given you some delicious Canada Day meal ideas and told you about our cooler packing program, we’re doing something a little different on the blog this week. It’s time to create an amazing Canada Day playlist—something to listen to while you grill those delicious burgers, sausages, hot dogs, pork chops and chicken breasts. Download these auditory gems, hook up your outdoor speaker and get ready for a good time—happy Canada Day!

Is it just us, or did the entire month of June happen in the blink of an eye? It feels like we were just making plans for Victoria Day and suddenly, the Canada Day long weekend is almost here. We’re looking forward to some good meals and quality time with family and friends—all accompanied by a great playlist with our favourite Canadian songs on repeat. (Bobcaygeon, anyone?)

Warning: Consumption of this steak may result in a sudden surge of grilling confidence. Please handle with care and continue to impress everyone with your BBQ prowess.

Next week marks the first official day of summer but since the May long weekend has come and gone, many of us have already ventured up to the cottage or visited a favourite local campground. These weekend trips often involve packing a cooler full of your family’s favourite foods—a simple but time-consuming task that involves meal planning, shopping, cleaning and chilling your cooler, packing it and loading it into the car…all while you’re busy trying to get out of town.

Pasture-raised chicken is officially online and in stores at Olliffe, and we’re so excited about it, we’ve decided to do a giveaway. Here’s everything you need to know—thanks for reading and good luck!