Make this summer a grilling good time! Put together the barbecue of your dreams with friends, family or even just to enjoy with your special someone – by visiting one of these six spots in Rideau Lakes to stock up on the best barbecue-ready meats for your grill.
Fat of the Land
The definition of farm to table! Fat of the Land specializes in grass-fed beef, pasture-raised pork and chicken on a regenerative farm near the historic hamlet of Chantry. They promise no GMOS, no hormones or antibiotics. This producer will even deliver directly to your home or cottage – so fire up the barbecue! Follow for more on Facebook @fatofthelandfarm or find the farm for pick up at 1430 County Road 8.
Gordanier's Freshmart
Look here for a local, full-service deli counter! Gordanier’s Freshmart is conveniently located in the village of Elgin. This family-run grocery has experienced butchers in-store offer your favourite cuts! Find everything from cold cuts to steak and burger to chops. Always fresh and always delicious!
Lost Woods Farm
Thinking of farm fresh beef, roasted to perfection? Or epic burgers on the barbecue and steaks that will be the talk of the town? Lost Woods Farm near Toledo is known for their non-GMO beef, offering a choice of ground beef, roasts, stewing beef or steaks. Steaks include Filet Mignon, T-Bone. Soup bones available too! Visit Lost Woods Farm at 1477 County Road 8.
Wardman Family Farm
The Wardman Family Farm is taking a roadside stand approach this year, selling fresh herbs, veggies, garlic, apples and wild flower pressed earrings, as well as eggs, based on availability. Look for the farm-grown flower earrings at local shops such as the Bastard Coffee House in Delta.
Wendy’s Country Market
With seasonal produce from more than 60 local farmers and artisans, featuring veggies, meats and fish, grilling season just got a lot more tasty! Wendy’s Country Markey is a premiere local food hub open year-round, offering organic and locally-grown, seasonal produce, dairy, eggs and cheese and so much more to take your barbecue to the next level. Veggies are also rolling off the fields right now – perfect for grilled veg medleys or even to add to skewers.
The Frugal Farm
Choose from variety boxes of pork, beef, lamb and goat or quarters or sides cut to your specifications! The Frugal Farm focuses on naturally raised animals outdoors and with no hormones, steroids, or antibiotics. Choose gluten and nitrate-free sausages, kabobs, schnitzel, smoked bacon, hams and peameal bacon. Beef jerky, pork jerky and pepperoni sticks. Plus in-season vegetables, fruit, berries, and raw cold packed honey. The sky's the limit – and you’ll be getting rave reviews from your barbecue guests.
Get grilling in Rideau Lakes this summer!