Food Guides
Farm Boy’s Guide To: Citrus Fruits
One of the bright spots of the winter season is citrus fruits.
These cheery, zesty, sweet, and tangy gems are at their peak during winter, and we love enjoying them to their highest potential.
At your local Farm Boy, you’ll find a handpicked assortment of citrus fruits, selected for the best quality, freshest flavour, and longevity. It’s one of the ways we get you closer to the farm.
In this blog, you’ll learn about some of the citrus fruits we have in our stores. (Availability may vary and may depend on store location.)
Discover what they taste like, how to best use them, where they come from, and more. From familiar citrus like tart-sour lemon to more specialized items like sumo…
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Featured Product:
L’attrappe Coeur
Crafted in the Outaouais region of Québec, this soft cow’s milk Brie-style cheese has a mild, milky flavour and buttery texture with a delicate mushroom aroma.
The unique shape is part of what makes this handcrafted cheese so sweet. Show it off on charcuterie boards, in baked appetizers, or in pressed sandwiches.
Try it with:
Pinot noir, Champagne, Beaujolais, chardonnay.
Cider, Kölsch, saison, weissbeir.
Pears, raspberries, figs, peaches.
Walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans.
Limited time: Enjoy Farm Boy Picks selection of handpicked products that we think you’ll love, offering great quality at excellent value!
At Farm Boy, we’re committed to getting you closer to the farm—sharing good food from good neighbours.
Discover the freshest, longer-lasting fruits and vegetables grown right here in Canada and delivered daily to your local fresh market!
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Confectionary Perfection: Petits Macarons
Ottawa, Ontario
At Farm Boy, shopping is more than a routine—it’s a fun, fresh-market experience filled with flavours we think you’ll love. We put quality first, offering an expertly curated selection of local treasures and global specialties. As much as possible, our buyers proudly source from farms across Ontario and Canada, ensuring fresher, longer-lasting produce.
Alongside this, you’ll find our expanding lineup of our customer-favourite Private Label and artisanal creations handcrafted with care. Come on in and explore, taste, and enjoy the Farm Boy Way!
Proudly serving Ontario since 1981, our stores offer culinary inspiration, convenience, and foods that will indulge your senses. Visit our digital flyer for the latest deals—it’s packed with excellent value buys and exceptional quality finds.
After leaving a successful career in the IT industry, Lori Limarilli founded Petits Macarons in Ottawa, Ontario, in 2011 to pursue her lifelong dream of owning a baking business. After perfecting her macaron…
What are Macarons?
Also known as French or Parisian macarons, these chewy, sweet, and delicately moist sandwich cookies are a true confectionery delight. Unlike macaroons, which share some ingredients, bakers make macarons from egg whites, almond flour, and sugar. Moreover, their bright colours and striking appearance feature perfectly round, smooth tops and slightly puffed “feet” at the base. Typically, chefs fill them with flavoured buttercreams, curds, ganaches, jellies, and more.
Quick Facts:
- Petits Macarons began in 2011, when Lori Limarilli left an I.T. career to fulfill a lifelong dream of opening her own bakery.
- Macarons are sandwich cookies made from egg whites, almond flour, and sugar.
- Pastry chefs typically fill macarons with flavoured buttercreams, curds, ganaches, jellies, and more.
- Petits Macarons partnered with Farm Boy in 2013—their macarons are now available at all Farm Boy locations.
- Petits Macarons launched an online retail shop in 2015 and expanded their storefront at 1758 Montreal Road in Ottawa, where they also sell other baked treats.
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Brandt Meats
Mississauga, Ontario
Celebrating over 65 years of tradition, Brandt Meats traces its roots back to 1958, when Gerhard and Ida Brandt opened their deli shop on Dundas Street West in Toronto, Ontario.
Fulfilling a longtime dream, they handcrafted traditional European-style sausages and deli meats that offered customers an authentic taste of the Brandt family’s humble beginnings.
Today, the second and third generations proudly carry on that legacy, where quality remains the cornerstone. They create their artisan selections using original recipes and the finest ingredients, enhanced with modern techniques and innovation.
With a state-of-the-art facility in Mississauga, Ontario, Brandt Meats brings its beloved charcuterie to families across Canada. Their team is dedicated to preserving, producing, and sharing time-honoured favourites. Each creation is prepared with the finest ingredients and cherished family recipes.
Recipe Idea:
When your week is packed and time is short, this quick and easy recipe is exactly what you need!
This meal is loaded with hearty ingredients like Brandt Kolbassa, European Wieners, potatoes, yam, zucchini, and more. For a fresh, wholesome side, pair it with Farm Boy™ Superfood Salad Blend and your favourite Farm Boy salad dressing.
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