Was there this afternoon, bought some strawberrys and Hot house tomatoes…read more Then I got home, around five thirty the tomatoes. And the strawberrys, went into The garbage. I bought three pints,of strawberries many went in the garbage,and the tomatoes also. This is my, second visit that I threw food. Out in the garbage, I'm very sorry but it's my last.

A wide variety of fresh produce available. The meat section is very good. The steaks are always…read moretasty and tender.

I visited Miller's Farm with my friend and we actually had such a good time, even though it was a…read morebit windy that day. The farm has a huge variety of pumpkins -big, small, perfect round ones, all the shapes , so it's easy to find a nice one. They also have a cute little store that sells fresh fruits, veggies, pies, and even pickled goodies. All of that was really reasonably priced. Now... the pumpkins themselves? Kinda pricey in my opinion. Some were around $20, and don't get me wrong, they're beautiful pumpkins, but still on the expensive side. We ended up spending way more than expected ,definitely not dropping $60 on pumpkins again next year . Aside from that, the hotdogs and hot coffee were perfect for the weather, and the tractor ride + corn maze were honestly the highlight. So much fun. I'll definitely go back next year but maybe be a bit more pumpkin-budget smart!

When here for the pumpkin patch, it was such a fun experience. They had so many places set up for a…read moregreat photo opportunities. Y'all had a great time and the wholefarm was well organized and even had hay rides and a gift shop

We went strawberry picking last weekend with family and friends. It was the first time for all of…read moreus! We made it just in time at the end of the season, as all of the Shouldice pick-your-own (PYO) strawberry fields closed the next day. Berries are still available at the kiosks and farm markets until the end of the summer, as well as other fresh produce like potatoes and tomatoes and jams and salsas. There was one employee to manage both kiosks (for PYO strawberries and fresh produce), who was friendly. If you ever go for PYO, be sure to wear sunscreen, a hat that covers your ears, and proper footwear, and bring some water. It was 30+ degrees and sunny when we went, so it was quite a scorcher and there's no shade, so we were all hot, sweaty, and tired after about an hour of picking. Lots of straw mulch in our shoes after! It was $20 for a medium basket, which at first I thought was kind of expensive, but it was actually a pretty large basket and considering how much strawberries are at the grocery store right now, it was a steal! The strawberries are much smaller, of course, but much sweeter. It took us awhile to pick them because a lot of them were rotten/moldy/just not great, especially at the beginning of each row, but there were plenty of good ones still left, you just had to work for 'em :) There are orange flags at the beginning of each row and you just move them to where you stopped picking. Great activity for the whole family, including toddlers and seniors, but not very accessible.

A year ago, I was in Ottawa. I brought a portable blender with me, which is the best small…read moreappliance to bring on a road trip if you love making smoothies or blended drinks. Recently, I gifted a good friend this blender, but obviously a new one, in a different colour. I talked about bringing mine on my road trip and making strawberry smoothies. I then thought of Shouldice Farms and decided that it needed a review. I didn't physically visit this farm to pick my own strawberries last year. I was at a Petro-Canada station in Kanata. I saw a wooden display area across from the gas pumps. There was nothing being showcased during this visit. However, I came back to this station several days later. There was a woman from Shouldice Farms selling various fruit and veggies. After filling up my car with gas, I drove over and browsed. The strawberries looked so good. My original thought was to just bring them back to my hotel room and eat them for breakfast. I got far more creative and made a strawberry matcha green tea smoothie with coconut beverage every morning. I loved how naturally sweet these strawberries were. They sliced up so easily despite how ripe they got with each day that passed. I probably saved a ton of money making my own smoothies, and then spent what I had saved on more food. I have fond memories of picking up fresh, yummy strawberries at a gas station. It's definitely not something that happens in the GTA too often! (201)

A huge shout out to Catie S for telling me about this place because it is awesome! Fruits Express…read moreis a fruits and vegetables wholesaler but they are open to the public. Some things are huge bulk sizes like their gigantic bag of spring mix ($13.50) and flat of 30 eggs ($5), but some things you can buy smaller quantities like their 1 pound clamshell of strawberries ($1.75), bunch of spinach ($1.50), bundle of asparagus ($2) and 6 pack of avocados ($4). I think prices vary depending on what's in season, but prices are definitely cheaper than regular prices at grocery stores, and some things are even cheaper than grocery store sale prices. The place is a warehouse so it's industrial looking and not fancy. You'll see staff walking around with restaurant order sheets and loading orders up into a dolly and putting boxes into their trucks. It's cash only and there are no lines, no cash register, no receipts. You just find the owner (or ask anyone who works there and they'll direct you to the owner) he'll add things up in his head and give you the total. You pay him and leave with your goodies. In addition to fruits and vegetables, they have huge cans of tomato sauce too. The owner, Hassan, is super nice and friendly. We chatted a bit and I discovered that they've been open for around 5 years but just opened up to the public 2 months ago. All staff there are really nice too. One guy showed me where the bags were and another one asked me if I wanted a box to put all my stuff in. And when I left another guy asked me if I needed help loading my stuff into my car (I didn't actually buy that much but it was stuffed in a box so I guess it looked heavy (?)). Anyway, everyone was really friendly and helpful. So this place is on Canotek in an industrial strip mall. Follow the sign towards the back of the complex. There's a door marked "Fruits Express" it might be obscured by one of their delivery trucks, which was the case when I did my first lap around the building looking for this place, lol. There's lots of free parking. This place rocks! It's a bit far from my house, but is on the way to places I go to frequently, so yeah, I'll probably become a regular!

I love fruits express! It's an industrial spot that wholesales to restaurants, but who also sells…read moreto average joes like me. I have saved a ton of cash by buying produce here. Hot tip: they also sell eggs. You sacrifice some of the conveniences of the grocery store (hours, aesthetic, location) but the prices are just about half of the grocery store, so it's totally worth it. I tell all my pals to go to Fruits Express. If you can make it out to Canotek within their opening hours, there's no reason not to give them a try. Oh, and they will like you better if you bring cash ;-)

Love the freshness. Tented. Lots of berries but pricy right…read morenow. Cash only or e-transfer. I'm a weirdo that always has a bit of cash on me.. Phew. !!! I recommend the banana bread, made fresh with maple syrup! The green onions and the huge tomatoes for $2. It'll be a frequent stop.

stopped by Dusty's to get some fresh wild blueberries on the way to the cottage - Cha Ching....corn…read morewas $7 per dozen of corn and the blueberries were about $15 for what i needed. Now they were Farm to Table for sure - the question is, your paying double to buy from those vendors.....and i'm not convinced that what I buy at Metro this time of year isn't almost as close. I know that some of the Metro stores actually work with local farmers and sell their products when they are in season.......

TL;DR/The Short Version: Small Pakistani, Indian and…read moreMediterranean market in Orleans. Good selection of groceries and has samosas and Indian sweets. The Long Version: This small grocery store in Orleans markets itself as a Pakistani, Indian and Mediterranean market. It just opened up in August 2025 where Istanbul Food Mart used to be on Des Epinettes. I didn't even know the Istanbul Food Mart closed, but my brother who lives in the area told me about it. And when I drove by I saw a sign with a picture of samosas and knew I had to check it out, lol. My mom loves samosas, so when I came to visit her (she also lives near the store) I asked her if she wanted to check out the store together, and of course she was game. They did indeed have samosas. The big regular type and the smaller ones made with phyllo pastry. The big ones were vegetarian and $1.50 each. The smaller ones were chicken and $0.75 each. We got a big one and 3 small ones. They also had Indian sweets such as Barfi, Ladoo, Jelebi, Gulab Jamun and Rasgulla, sold by the weight. I don't know all the names but we ended up getting 4 different types to try. You can see my photo. The store has lots of spices, sauces and mixes. As well as imported drinks and snacks (my favourite, lol). The store is neatly organized. There's also an area at the front with tables and chairs where you can sit to enjoy some food or drink. We had the chance to speak with Ali himself and he was very friendly and welcoming. He told us his plans to expand their menu. They will be selling shawarma. He's also thinking of items like samosa chaat. And maybe some fusion poutine like curry poutine, and likely regular poutine too, lol. I think if they expanded their menu, their eat-in area would be a great place to have a snack or meal. It's by the front, which is all windows, so feels like you're in a solarium. The space is very lovely, and surprisingly so since it's inside a grocery store, lol. I liked how Ali was very genuine. When my mom asked if they will be selling big meat samosas, he said she's the third person to ask him that, so they will likely do so in the future. When I asked him if they will be selling baked samosas, he said I'm the only person who's ever asked that and he thinks baked samosas will likely not sell. Lol. I appreciate honesty! And I get it, you need to sell what people will buy ;) (As an aside, my mom said to me, "Jennifer, people want to eat deep-fried delicious things, not baked healthy alternatives like you do!") Fair! Haha. Ali also told us when his sign at the corner advertising samosas was handwritten no one came in looking for samosas but after he got a sign with a picture of samosas on it people started coming in asking for samosas, lol. The samosas were delicious. The big vegetarian one was filled with potatoes, peas and spices. It was spicy! Spicier than most samosas I've had and I loved it. The flavour was also unique. It was more complex and interesting than other samosas I've had. The small samosas were also good, but pale in comparison to the big one in flavour. My parents enjoyed the Indian sweets. They were too sweet for my tastes, but I already knew this because most desserts are too sweet for my liking, lol. The one with a carrot halwa base was the least sweet and the most enjoyable to me. Anyway, I'm really excited to see how this store evolves. I'll be stopping by again with my mom to try their new items. It's in a little plaza so there's free parking in the shared parking lot with other businesses in the plaza. Review #157 (2025)

Amazing Store! the Samosas are AMAZING!!! So excited for when they start selling more food options,…read moreits going to be a great Success!!

My husband came home one day from his walk with armloads of tasty items from this woman's farm…read morebooth; strawberries, mild white radishes; and mixed greens for salad. All of these were really good, but the strawberries were exceptional!! More recently, we went back to purchase tomatoes, potatoes, and sweet corn. OMG, is this corn ever good!! It's to die for! The last Friday and Saturday of August (this week) she offered her very own garlic festival, so we went back. She's only there 3 days per week, weekends until the end of September. We will most definitely be back!!