Farmer's Pick
1430 Prince of Wales Drive K2C 1N4 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Why air-chilled chicken? Air-chilled chicken is cooled by passing the birds through several chambers where cold, purified air is used to cool the meat - resulting in no added moisture, stronger flavour and less chance for contamination. Air-chilled back attached chicken legs only $1.49/lb $3.28/kg While quantities last (see flyer for details) www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

Kraft Dinner has been called the de facto national dish of Canada. Packaged in Quebec with Canadian wheat and milk, and other ingredients from Canada and the U.S. No artificial flavours, colours or preservatives. On sale only .99/225g while quantities last (see flyer for details): www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials

Happy New Year! Check out our weekly specials, valid January 7 to January 13. Visit us at farmerspick.ca

*New flyer begins tomorrow featuring these delicious and rich in antioxidants stem & leaf clementines. Two clementines contain 290 % of vitamin C!

We stand behind every product we sell. Local and family owned since 1992. Here’s a Google map to the store: https://goo.gl/maps/UUQ99XpvfHVbCc7X6

Heading into the New Year with this delicious smoothie and Italian avocado toast with ShareMastro home sliced prosciutto and our in store bakery bread FNG Catering. Thanks to Vanessa Ravalico for the breakfast inspiration.

Happy New Year friends, stock up on your favourites! Every Tuesday Seniors and Students get 10% off their entire grocery bill. Please ask our cashiers for your discount at the time of checkout. Students, please have your student ID cards ready to show. Seniors must be 65 years or older. Discount does not apply to sale items, bakery or gift cards. www.farmerspick.ca

In compliance with Ottawa Public Health, we are reducing store hours to allow extra time for sanitization and safety measures. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will evaluate our store hours on a day-to-day basis. Please continue to monitor our Facebook page, we will keep the information there current. Please visit https://ottawa.ca//health-and-public-safety/covid-19-ottawa for more information.

Saltimbocca Alla Romana Saltimbocca literally translates from Italian to Jump in the mouth! It is an ancient Roman dish consisting of thin veal cutlets, ShareMastro prosciutto and fresh sage leaves. It is rolled up, secured with a toothpick and sautéed in a dry white wine and Lactantia butter. I added some Castello Fontina cheese for that extra jump in the mouth flavour. This is a quick, delicious and elegant meal that would be perfect to serve for New Year’s. https://farmerspick.ca/recipes/saltimbocca-alla-romana/

In compliance with Ottawa Public Health City Of Ottawa Health & Public Safety regulations, we are reducing store hours to allow extra time for sanitization and safety measures. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will evaluate our store hours on a day-to-day basis. Please continue to monitor our Facebook page, we will keep the information there current. Please visit https://ottawa.ca//health-and-public-safety/covid-19-ottawa for more information.

Our Mini Fillo Twisters are flaky and delicious. They’re made with real Canadian cheese, unbleached flour, olive oil, sea salt and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. Flavours include Red Pepper and Feta, Spinach and Feta, Feta and Ricotta. Simply bake and serve. On sale only $2.99/454 g until today, Oct 14, 2020 or while quantities last. www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

Leftover panettone? Is that even possible?! Here’s a simple New Year’s dessert you can prepare the day before and refrigerate until ready to bake. https://farmerspick.ca/re/borsari-panettone-butter-budding/ Happy New Year!

Beatrice sour cream is a cultured dairy product with a smooth, medium bodied texture, a clean buttery flavour, and a mild lactic note. Available in 0% and 14% M.F. (milk fat). On sale 2/$3 (500 ml) until today, Oct 14, 2020 or while quantities last. www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

Here's a great idea for decorating your table, make your own crackers filled with your favourite items. Simple and fun, get the family making them. Show us what you make!

In Italian, ricotta means "cooked twice". It’s a versatile cheese that can be eaten hot or cold. Delicate, delicious and light with a mild milky flavour, it shines when served simply on bread. Originating from the Italian word for ‘little flower’, Fiorella is characterized by its fresh, rich, milky taste and smooth, creamy texture. Faithful to Italian tradition, it is still hand-molded. On sale only $4.99/475 g until Oct 14, 2020 or while quantities last.

Your European Christmas Market: Here's a Google Map to the store and yes plenty free parking: https://goo.gl/maps/UUQ99XpvfHVbCc7X6

Traditional Christmas Recipe: Crespelle are basically a soft pizza dough that is fried in oil, similar to a fritter. They can be made savoury, with salted cod fish (baccalà) or anchovy. They can also be made sweet, as in this version, with apples and raisins or just raisins on their own. You can sprinkle the sweet version with granulated sugar, granulated sugar and cinnamon, powdered sugar or honey. https://farmerspick.ca/recipes/apple-raisin-crespelle/

I had some dreams, there were clouds in my coffee... Carly Simon. On sale only $2.99/250 g until Oct 14, 2020 or while quantities last. www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

Pantry Cooking: Italian Vegetable Soup is the perfect comfort food for a cool autumn day. Start with your favourite extra virgin olive oil, celery, onion, garlic, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, red peppers, bay leaf, salt and fresh black pepper, poultry seasoning, homemade turkey broth or Ilios Organic Broth. We used our Farmer’s Pick fresh Romano beans but you can use dry or canned beans and orzo pasta. Topped off with Grana Padano cheese. *On sale this week until Oct 14, 2020, celery .99 ea, jumbo broccoli 2/$5, Ilios Organic Broth $1.99/ 900 ml, De Cecco pasta $1.69/454g and Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil $4.99/1 L.

Fruits, mini panettone and chocolates make lovely place settings.

Roasted Butternut Maple Soup: A perfect blend of roasted butternut squash, apple and a touch of maple syrup. A smooth and flavourful soup that is ideal for Thanksgiving. Local assorted squash on sale only .69/lb from Oct 8-14, 2020 or while quantities last. Recipe: https://farmerspick.ca/recipes/roasted-butternut-maple-soup/

Here are Saturday's Popular Times, so you can come in when it is not as busy.

Native to Portugal, Rocha pears are sweet and juicy, and can be eaten at any stage of ripening without compromising flavour. Large Rocha Pears on sale only $5.99/box while quantities last. www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

Can we have a show of hands please for all the families that serve lasagna before holiday turkey/roast dinner?! Primo Original/Oven Ready Lasagna on sale only $1.99/375-500g while quantities last. See flyer for details: www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

AAA Sirloin Tip Roast Beef Boneless on sale only $4.99/lb $11/kg. While quantities last see flyer for details: www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS: We are heading in to our busiest shopping time leading up to Christmas. It is cold out and you don't want to be standing outside waiting to come in. We must limit the number of shoppers in our store at all times for everyone's safety and health. Follow store signs, please be patient and understanding. We would appreciate only 1 shopper per family in our store at a time to ensure social distancing and safety. Make a detailed list, know wha...t you're shopping for. Try to come in at off-peak hours. Perform a google search for "Farmer's Pick Popular Times", there you'll find a gauge that shows our peak hours. The chart shown here is for today, Friday December 18. Judge your visit accordingly. Stay safe, stay healthy for the holidays. Your friends at Farmer's Pick.

Happy to have been part of this annual initiative thank you to all for your donation. Ottawa Food Bank Capcorp Fill The Foyer.

Decorate your holiday table this year with these gorgeous Spanish clementines. Use as individual table place settings, on a fruit platter, on a charcuterie board, in a gift basket or stocking stuffer. Spanish Stem & Leaf Clementines. Sweet, full of juice, seedless, easy to peel and all natural (no ethylene use to boost colour otherwise would damage leaf). *Seasonal item on sale now only $1.99/lb while quantities last. See flyer for details: www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

Holiday entertaining ideas from your friends at Farmer’s Pick: Step 1: visit us to see what’s new in store! Step 2: buy a styrofoam cone/tree at Michaels Stores Step 3: get a glue gun and attach your favourite candy starting at the base and finish with a bow. Step 4: wait for the enjoyment and compliments from everyone!

Milan, Italy. Tre Marie Panettone Milanese is a low dome-shaped cake with a hand cut "star" on the top. Delicate, soft, buttery, this cake is studded with golden raisins and candied orange and citron peels. The original recipe consists of 3 kneading phases, 3 days of slow rising, 8 hours of cooling and the cutting of the distinctive eight-pointed star shape on top by hand called "scarpatura" from an ancient custom of cutting a cross into a loaf as a symbol of blessing the daily bread. *Seasonal item available now while quantities last.

A friendly reminder during this busy holiday season, thanks to our friends at Ottawa Public Health. Please remember to shop early in the day, do not leave shopping until last moment and always wear a mask covering nose and mouth where applicable.

Do you know the difference between a chestnut and marroni? 1980 Canepina, Italy. Mastrogregori Aldo marroni and chestnut company is nestled in the heart of the Cimini Mountains, an area particularly suitable for the chestnuts and marroni production and has also achieved the D.O.P. recognition as "CASTAGNA DI VALLERANO". Chestnuts of Vallerano. Chestnuts: are the more common variety. They are smaller, more enlongated, uniform dark brown and can be harder to peel. ... Marroni: are the prized and most sought after, heart-shaped varieties. They are larger, more rounded, stripes of light brown, easier to peel, sweeter, softer and the most fragrant. The main characteristics of marroni is the fact that the skin of the fruit does not penetrate the flesh and this allows them to be peeled easily. *Marroni are a seasonal item available now while quantities last. Photo of roasted marroni courtesy of Mastrogregori Aldo Srl Company.

Are you thinking about ordering any of our deli platters for the holidays? If you are, please note that we will require 48 hours notice until the New Year. We cannot accept orders placed after 12:00 PM on December 22 or 12:00 PM December 29, 2020. And as always, platters are ready for you to pick up in the store. Merry Christmas. Keep safe!

Give The Gift Of Food This Year... Every Tuesday Seniors and Students get 10% off their entire grocery bill. Please ask our cashiers for your discount at the time of checkout. Students, please have your student ID cards ready to show. Seniors must be 65 years or older. Discount does not apply to sale items, bakery or gift cards. www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

Olive oil is commonly used in Italian cakes. It lends a fruity flavour that pairs well with the zucchini, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, nutmeg and pure vanilla. Zucchini on sale only .99/lb and Gallo Extra Virgin Olive Oil only $4.99/1L see flyer for details: www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/ ... *Recipe: https://farmerspick.ca/recipes/italian-zucchini-cake/

When the family all like they’re own flavours...Thank you to @bucca3426 Instagram for the mention!

Wondering about the look of these darker shell walnuts? They are actually unbleached California Walnuts. Nothing added to lighten the colour of their shell, just the way nature intended. California walnuts are not genetically modified and are naturally gluten free. Walnuts are rich in ALA (alpha-linolenic acid) which is an essential omega-3 fatty acid. *Seasonal item available now while quantities last in our produce aisle.

Cantinieri dal 1794. Nonantola, Italy. Gavioli is a delicious and refreshing, sparkling mineral water drink. Made from 100% Italian freshly pressed grapes (Trebbiano, Malvasia, and Lambrusco) and natural fruit flavouring. It contains no alcohol, no added sugar or artificial colouring. *Available in assorted flavours in an elegant, beautifully designed 750 ml glass bottle. Serve chilled in your favourite high stem crystal glass. Salute!

Nothing we appreciate more than a love letter to our Farmer’s Pick team and store! Keep them coming... Thank you Irina and family.

Everything you need for the perfect Sunday sauce: www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials

Chocolate mendiants are small disks of dark chocolate adorned with nuts and dried fruit. These confections originate from Provence, France where they are traditionally served during celebrations and most notably, Christmas. They are so simple to make as a gift. See our recipe using Perugina tablet bars. https://farmerspick.ca/recipes/mendiants-au-chocolat

The Moscato grape is characterized by an intensely aromatic bouquet and a musky, fruity (mandarin orange, apricot, peach), honeyed flavour. A wonderful and unique addition to your holiday charcuterie board or gift basket. *Seasonal item available while quantities last.

We stand behind every product we sell. Local and family owned since 1992.

Pork is an excellent source of Thiamin. 100 grams provided 65 per cent of the daily, recommended intake. It is also a source of Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamins B6 and B12, Phosphorous, Magnesium, Iron and Zinc. Breaded Pork Schnitzel on sale only $3.99 lb/$8.80 kg while quantities last www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

It’s #takeoutwednesday and we’ll create a delicious sandwich just for you! Thanks to @myitalianfoodaddiction (Instagram) for the inspiration.

Piemonte, Italy. La Suissa Chocolates are best known for their signature creamy confection known as ‘gianduia,’ a chocolate, hazelnut paste delicacy with a luxurious texture and amazing flavour. *Seasonal item in store now while quantities last. Beautifully gift wrapped assorted sizes and ready to go.

Thank you to Eric, Rachel Clermont and family for your wonderful contribution to the Ottawa Food Bank through Capcorp Financial. . Every year it is very important for me to teach my kids about giving back to the community. Especially this year because of Covid so many people have been touched. Every Christmas eve we bake treats, and we deliver them to the homeless downtown Ottawa. This year we decided to do something different. We have saved our change and we decided... to donate part of the funds to 2 different charities in memory of Eric’s parents. Eric’s mother was always helping others at Christmas with knitting some items to help people less fortunate and we thought this year it would be nice donate to the Capcorp fill the foyer. We shopped at Farmer’s Pick on Saturday with the four kids and they were super excited. We filled up four shopping carts. Stay tuned for our next charity announcement... https://ottawafoodbank.akaraisin.com//Cap/donations/start

Every Tuesday Seniors and Students get 10% off their entire grocery bill. Please ask our cashiers for your discount at the time of checkout. Students, please have your student ID cards ready to show. Seniors must be 65 years or older. Discount does not apply to sale items, bakery or gift cards. www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

1985 Merlini - Danimond" Ltd. is a Bulgarian-Italian company specialising in wild and cultivated mushrooms. These gourmet dried mushrooms are rich and earthy with lots of flavour. They’re less expensive than fresh, available all year and have a great shelf life. Simply rehydrate in water for 20 min. Remember to keep the soaked water for cooking. Great on pizza, in a sauce, pasta, polenta, risotto, stew or soup. ... *Available in our produce aisle above the fresh mushrooms.

Raspberries are one of the healthiest choices in the produce aisle! High in fiber (8 g/1 cup), low in sugar, and rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Fresh California raspberries on sale now 3/$5 (170g) while quantities last. See flyer for details: www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

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1953 Castelbuono, Italy. The distinctive trademark of Fiasconaro’s bakery is it’s amazing sourdough, a 36 hour fermentation process. The sourdough originates from the madre, a fermented batter-like dough with no added chemicals or preservatives. This natural rising dough provides a lightness in texture, a wonderful fragrance and long shelf life. *Seasonal item (assorted flavours) in store now while quantities last. Beautifully gift wrapped and ready to go.

Have you ever tried a slice of persimmon with your favourite Farmer’s Pick cheese? We think you’ll love this gluten free combination! *Seasonal item on sale now while quantities last. 1.8 kg case (see flyer for details) www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

Saputo 15% Pizza Mozzarella cheese has a high-density blistering surface when cooked, excellent shredding qualities and a rich dairy flavour. It’s slightly firmer texture makes it ideal for pizzeria style pizzas and cooking. On sale now while quantities last. www.farmers-pick.ca/flyer-specials/

Great annual initiative thanks for your support!

Looking for a great and simple meal for the kids? Try these authentic Italian potato dumplings. Just cook quickly in boiling water and compliment with your favourite homemade/store bought sauce and freshly grated cheese. Big kids love them too! On sale now only .99/500g while quantities last. See flyer for details: www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

1913, Calabria, Italy. Callipo is proudly one of the first in Italy to tin Mediterranean tuna. In 1926, Callipo was awarded the Licence Official Supplier by the Royal Household. On sale only $3.99/3x 80 g while quantities last. www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/(link in profile).

Its #givingtuesday and you know we at #fillthefoyer are all about the charitable spirit! Check out Michael making his donation to Farmer's Pick! We thank all t...hose who have joined us in our support of #ottawafoodbank! 10 more days to go in our campaign, you can make your donation in person to one of our community partners or online here: https://ottawafoodbank.akaraisin.com//Cap/donations/start

1908 Predazzo, Italy in the very heart of the Dolomites. Felicetti uses only spring water to mix their pasta and pure mountain air to dry it. The best organic wheat is selected and complemented with the right shapes and cuts. What kind of sauce would you add?

This holiday season, whether you decide to make your own cannoli or purchase our freshly made with Saputo ricotta, we’ve got you covered. Do you prefer traditional, with nuts, candied fruit or chocolate?

How Do You Take Your Espresso? Kimbo Espresso Napoli Nespresso Capsules : A selection of premium Arabica coffee beans from Central and South America and the finest Robusta beans from Asia. A well-balanced, full-bodied, sweet coffee with aromas of pleasant floral notes and fresh baked biscuits. Intensity: 10 Kimbo Espresso Intenso Nespresso Capsules: A dark-roasted coffee that is reminiscent of the typical Neopolitan tradition. An intense aroma with a full body and a ling...ering aftertaste with notes of dark chocolate. Intensity: 12 Kimbo Espresso Armonia Nespresso Capsules: A 100% Arabica coffee with an exquisite aroma that evokes fresh flowers that is balanced by subtle notes of toasted bread. Intensity: 9 On sale only $3.49/10 capsules while quantities last. See flyer for details: www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

Thank you to all our friends for the incredible show of support this year. All your kind messages and words of encouragement throughout Covid 19 have been inspiring! Stay well. The Farmer’s Pick team.

Perfect accompaniment to your Sunday sauce. 1973, Hamilton, Ontario. Ontario Ravioli Ltd. Available frozen in cheese or meat. On sale only $2.99/454 g while quantities last. www.farmerspick.ca/flyer-specials/

Enjoy A Taste of Spain In Our Gorgeous Pomegranate Gift Boxes: In Spain, this plant holds such cultural significance that they named a city after it. Granada, which literally means "pomegranate" in Spanish, is the capital city of the province of the same name in southern Spain's Andalusia region. In Granada, the image of pomegranates are everywhere from street signs, local pottery and ceramic tiles, while the fruit is used in dishes in countless tapas bars. ... The punicalagin found in pomegranates is a natural and powerful antioxidant. *Seasonal item available now while quantities last.

This year more than ever we could use your support of a donation to the Ottawa Food Bank. We have partnered again this year with Capcorp Fill The Foyer campaign. Please find boxes in store to donate a non perishable food. You can also make a financial donation on line. Thank you. #farmerspick #ottawafoodbank #fillthefoyer #ottawa #weareallinthistogether