As August moves closer to September, we want to celebrate some of the best flavours of summer. At Farm Boy, we want to bring you a fun, fresh-market experience that transforms grocery shopping from an errand to a source of inspiration. One of the ways we do that is by refreshing our stores with the most delicious seasonal products, always at an excellent value.
Before we wave goodbye to summer, let’s highlight some of the best the season has to offer. From Private Label items we think you’ll love to recipes that star summer produce, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the last taste of summer. But move fast—some of these products might disappear as the season comes to a close! Discover everything you need at your local Farm Boy. For the best savings and weekly price drops, be sure to visit our digital flyer page, too.
Blog Overview
- Farm Boy offers a selection of seasonal and limited-time-only products for summer.
- Celebrate the end of summer with high-quality, exclusive items.
- Always available at an excellent value, discover unique items hand-picked or crafted with care.
- Create the perfect end-of-summer menu with a selection of summer recipes highlighting the season’s best ingredients.
- Find everything you need at your neighbourhood Farm Boy fresh-market and visit our flyer page for hot summer savings.
Summer Products
Farm Boy™ Artisan Sausages
Handmade by our butchers in small batches using high-quality ingredients, our Artisan Sausages are a must-have for any end-of-summer BBQ. We prepare them using our own exclusive recipes and take inspiration from local and global cuisines.
Find them available at an excellent value at our fully-stocked Meat Service Counter in our Butcher Shop. Discover any of our 18 delicious flavours like Maple Chipotle, Thai Turkey, The Great Canadian, and more!
Farm Boy™ Summer Soups
Soup season still reigns supreme at Farm Boy! Available only for the summer season, our chefs craft a variety of fresh soups daily using simple ingredients. Prepared with our own recipes, discover fresh soups made with seasonal ingredients.
Enjoy our Garden Fresh Gazpacho or Sweet Beet & Orange Soup chilled, or taste our Roasted Corn Chowder for a hearty, summery side.
Farm Boy™ Paletas
Our refreshing, vegan-friendly twist on Mexican paletas de crema is sweet, creamy, and loaded with flavour. They’re locally crafted in small batches with Canadian oats and only available for the summer, so get a taste before the season is over! Available in Café con Leche and Raspberry Hibiscus.
Farm Boy™ + Covered Bridge Long Weekend Chip Mix
The delicious result of our longstanding collaboration with Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company! Prepared in small batches from Canadian-grown russet potatoes, our Long Weekend Chip Mix is a party of four best-selling flavours. Barbecue, Creamy Dill, Sea Salt & Vinegar, and Sour Cream & Onion are here to tantalize your taste buds!
Only available for the summer, you’ll want to grab a bag before the end of the season.
Farm Boy™ Hand-Stacked Kebabs
Ideal for firing up the grill before autumn’s chill! Our kebabs are hand-stacked by us with high-quality proteins and crisp, farm-fresh veggies for the best value.
Conveniently prepared by our butchers and ready for you to enjoy, choose from a selection of proteins and different marinades. Or opt for plain and use your favourite sauce!
Farm Boy™ Snackers
From picnics to beach days to an easy girl (or boy) dinner, check out our assortment of Snackers. Crafted fresh by us in-store daily, experience the convenience and value that comes from perfectly portioned, curated items we think you’ll love.
Artisan cheeses, charcuterie favourites, fresh and dried fruits, and more make up each snacker. Check out varieties like Olive & Cheese, St. Albert, Sweet & Salty, and Trail Mix.
Farm Boy™ Watermelon Lime Fruit Drink
You can’t enjoy the last taste of summer without sipping on our Watermelon Lime Fruit Drink. Bursting with sweet, tart, and tangy flavours, this punchy beverage combines refreshing watermelon with zesty lime. We love it all on its own, but it’s also a deliciously refreshing ingredient in cocktails, smoothies, sorbets, and more. Only a few bottles remain, so don’t miss your chance to try it!
Summer Recipes
Summer Starters & Sides
Sweet Corn and Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Star Summer Ingredient: Corn, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes.
As summer draws to a close, we love savouring every bit of it with ingredients like fresh corn. We source our corn from local, trusted farmers, to ensure that we bring you good food from good neighbours. Plus, the closer it grows to home, the fresher it tastes!
This no-cook recipe keeps the heat at bay while still bringing the flavour. Gazpacho is a chilled soup that’s both refreshing and elegant. Try this recipe for a fresh twist on corn season this summer!
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Sherry Vinegar, Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Liquid Honey, Farm Boy™ Microgreens.
Barbecue Baked Brie with Summer Vegetables and Balsamic Glaze
Star Summer Ingredient: Mini tomatoes
The ideal dish to share with loved ones before the summer season is over. This baked Brie recipe is gooey, decadent, and hits all the right flavour notes. Tangy balsamic vinegar complements crisp summer veggies like locally grown mini tomatoes, mini peppers, and shallots.
Don’t pack away your BBQ just yet – this recipe is ideal for outdoor entertaining. Serve it with pita crackers or a fresh baguette from the Bake Shop for an easy, crowd-pleasing dish.
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Balsamic Vinegar, Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Farm Boy™ Garlic Flowers, Farm Boy™ Double Cream Brie Cheese, Farm Boy™ Baguette Crisps.
Grilled Mexican Style Street Corn
Star Summer Ingredient: Corn
A popular Mexican street food, elotes, or street corn, is a portable, flavourful snack. Fresh cobs of corn are ideal, making this a beloved summer staple you have to try before the season’s over.
We used our Farm Boy™ Cotija Cheese for an authentic salty and tangy flavour, but you can also use feta and achieve a similar taste. Cheesy, salty, spicy, and smoky, this recipe will far surpass the classic butter-and-salt topping at your next cookout.
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Mayonnaise, Farm Boy™ 14% Sour Cream, Farm Boy™ Cotija Cheese, Farm Boy™ Organic Chili Powder, Farm Boy™ Fleur de Sel.
Summer Salads
Heirloom Tomato, Beet, and Cantaloupe Salad
Star Summer Ingredient: Heirloom tomatoes, cantaloupe.
A bright, beautiful summer salad that celebrates some of the best produce of the season. (Cantaloupe not your thing? Mix and match with other summer fruits like watermelon, berries, honeydew melon, or peaches.)
The dressing for this salad is light, vibrant, and the perfect combination of tangy and sweet. Serve this on a platter for guests to enjoy at an end-of-summer BBQ or party and enjoy!
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Prosecco Wine Vinegar, Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Liquid Honey, Farm Boy™ Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese, Farm Boy™ Fleur de Sel.
Nectarine, Prosciutto, and Burrata Salad
Star Summer Ingredient: Nectarines
Savour all the flavours of summer with this deliciously seasonal salad. Ripe, juicy nectarines meet salty prosciutto and creamy burrata for a tasty textural explosion. At Farm Boy, we take pride in getting you closer to the farm by offering you the highest quality of seasonal produce available. (Can’t find burrata? Our fresh Buffalo Mozzarella is an excellent substitution.)
We love offering up this summer salad because of the short season of stone fruit. If nectarines aren’t your thing, try peaches or plums instead. All work just as well in savoury recipes as they do in sweet!
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Organic Apple Cider Vinegar, Farm Boy™ Prosciutto, Farm Boy™ Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Liquid Honey.
Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad
Star Summer Ingredient: Watermelon
Watermelon—like most produce—is at its best in the summer, and watermelon and feta are a delicious flavour combo. The sweet, juicy melon tastes incredible alongside our salty, tangy Barrel Aged Feta.
Enjoy the last taste of summer by serving this bright, refreshing salad while the temperatures are still high. Serve it right away for the best flavour and don’t worry—this salad rarely leaves leftovers!
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Barrel Aged Feta, Farm Boy™ Fleur de Sel, Farm Boy™ Lemon Garlic with Honey Dressing.
Summer Mains
Grilled Chili Dogs
Star Summer Ingredient: All Beef Frankfurters
Few meals are as summer-coded as grilled hot dogs. We take things up a notch by getting our dogs all dressed up with chili, mustard, cheese, and pickled peppers.
For a fresh twist on a summer gathering, set up a grilled hot dog bar! Arrange assorted toppings for guests to serve themselves and make their own end-of-summer creation.
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili, Farm Boy™ All Beef Frankfurters, Farm Boy™ Hot Dog Buns, Farm Boy™ Pub Style Mustard, Farm Boy™ Organic Old Cheddar Cheese, Farm Boy™ Hot & Sweet Pickled Peppers, Farm Boy™ Organic Baby Dill Pickles, Farm Boy™ Sea Salt Potato Chips.
Lobster Rolls
Star Summer Ingredient: Lobster
An iconic summer treat you have to try before the season’s over! Take your tastebuds on a trip to the East Coast when you make this lobster roll. For less time spent prepping and more time spent savouring, use pre-cooked lobster for this recipe.
The creamy, cool flavour of the mayonnaise combined with tender, buttery lobster and crisp, crunchy celery makes for a delicious textural experience. Pile your lobster high on our Brioche Pull-Apart Rolls and don’t forget the side of kettle-cooked Potato Chips!
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Mayonnaise, Farm Boy™ Brioche Pull-Apart Rolls, Farm Boy™ Sea Salt Potato Chips.
Grilled Shrimp and Chorizo Tacos
Star Summer Ingredient: Shrimp, corn.
Surf and turf, but with “A Farm Boy Fresh Twist”! These summery tacos blend tender, succulent shrimp with spicy Spanish chorizo for the perfect bite. You could even skip a couple steps and use Farm Boy™ Chili Lime Fire Roasted Shrimp – simply heat and serve.
An easy, hearty meal that packs in loads of flavour, these tacos are simple enough to stretch to feed a crowd. Don’t forget to bring the hot sauce, too!
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Raw 21-27 Shrimp, Farm Boy™ Chili Lime Dressing, Farm Boy™ Hot Chorizo, Farm Boy™ Yellow Corn Tortillas, Farm Boy™ Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salsa.
Summer Desserts
Easy Peach Strudel
Star Summer Ingredient: Peaches
There’s something so homey about an easy peach dessert. As a gorgeous, delicious send-off to celebrate the end of summer, this strudel recipe is a must-make. A slight crunch from the coarse sugar, flaky puff pastry, and tender, cinnamon-scented peaches make this a dessert you won’t soon forget.
This dish is best served warm, with a dusting of icing sugar or even a scoop of ice cream. A summery breakfast, brunch, snack, or dessert, you’ll be finding excuses to eat it all day long.
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Butter Puff Pastry, Farm Boy™ Organic Cinnamon, Farm Boy™ Nutmeg, Farm Boy™ Cornstarch.
Grilled Fruit Platter with Creamy Tri-Nut Dip
Star Summer Ingredient: Apricots, peaches, honeydew melon, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries.
Transform summer fruits into a drool-worthy dessert by letting them feel the heat. Grilling fruit allows their natural sugars to caramelize for a flavour that verges on decadent.
Summer is a wonderful season for produce, and we love scooping up fresh favourites like pineapple (cored at no extra cost in our stores), peaches, and berries. This recipe also tastes incredible paired with our Ontario-made Gourmet Ice Creams and Gelatos for a fruit-filled sundae!
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Mascarpone Cheese, Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Greek Yogurt, Farm Boy™ Tri-Nut Butter Blend, Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Liquid Honey.
Peach, Ginger, and Almond Crumble
Star Summer Ingredient: Peaches
One of our favourite summer desserts to share at BBQs, cottage getaways, and more, is a fruit crumble. Since fresh Ontario produce is bursting at our stores, we took advantage of delicious peaches to make this crumble with “A Farm Boy Fresh Twist.”
Using fresh ginger for added spice and nutty almonds for crunch, we’ve transformed this peach crumble into something heartier and even more wholesome. If you’re looking for a vegan version of this recipe, we have swaps for that, too! Be sure to serve with your favourite Farm Boy™ Ice Cream, Gelato, or Oat-Rageous Frozen Dessert.
Suggested Farm Boy Products: Farm Boy™ Cornstarch, Farm Boy™ Pure Ontario Liquid Honey, Farm Boy™ Organic Ground Cinnamon, Farm Boy™ Organic Large Flake Oats, Farm Boy™ Almond Flour, Farm Boy™ Blanched Slivered Almonds, Farm Boy™ Organic Plain Greek Yogurt.
