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Summer product must-tries you don’t want to miss

Here’s your fresh summer shopping hit list that’s worthy of backyard BBQs, patios, cottages, and pool parties. We’ve got icy treats, snacks, drinks, and more to make the most of every summer moment, from returning fan favourites to limited-time-only releases to brand-new food products.

1. Summer Cookie Collection 

Revel in sweet nostalgia with these sweet fruit-filled Bakery Dept. cookies. They’re just what your summer needs.

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Lemon Sugar Cookies

These baked fresh in-store thumbprint-style sugar cookies topped with a tangy lemon filling and a drizzle of white chocolate make for a perfect fresh summer bite!

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Blueberry Sugar Cookies

If blueberry thumbprint-style cookies are more your flavour, you’ll be happy to know we’ve got those, too, freshly baked and with an exclusive-to-use recipe that’s sure to put a smile on your face.

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2. Funfetti Cake

Bring on summer fun with three layers of white confetti cake, decorated in-store and embellished with confetti sprinkles. Pick your custom-trim icing colour and your candle, then make a wish! Available in whole round, half cake or cake slice options from our Bakery Dept.

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3. Neapolitan Cake

The classic trifecta of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry comes to life in this irresistible triple-layer cake. Take your pick of chocolate, vanilla or strawberry icing, top with a maraschino cherry by our in-store cake decorators, and choose a whole round cake, half cake or cake slice to celebrate any summer occasion or just because.

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4. Compliments Muffins

Take your pick of a strawberry or blueberry muffin featuring a tender crust and a moist crumb. A crunchy coarse-sugar streusel topping coats the strawberry muffin and features no artificial colours or flavours. The chocolate chip muffin is dotted with chocolatey chips, and all of them are as tasty as they look! Perfectly portable for a cottage getaway, a picnic, or a midweek snack for your family.

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5. Compliments Unicorn Twirl Ice Cream

Swirls of cotton candy-, raspberry- and strawberry-flavoured ice creams come together for this almost-magical summertime combination. No artificial flavours means you get more fun in every colourful scoop to brighten any day.

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6. Compliments Birthday Cake Flavour Light Ice Cream

Sure to put a smile on any ice cream lover’s face, this scrumptious scoop features a blue marshmallow ripple and sprinkles without any artificial flavour. All you need is an occasion, a birthday candle, and a hot, sunny day.

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7. Compliments Extra Crunchy Kettle-Cooked Potato Chips

Made using the finest potatoes, vegetable oil, and seasonings, these chips are kettle-cooked for flavour and crunch. Thickly sliced and slow-cooked to a golden finish, these value-size packs contain sea salt–dusted chips for a truly snackable bite!

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8. Compliments Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn

Kettle-cooked the traditional way, this perfectly popped corn is sweetened with sugar and seasoned with salt. Take a value-size bag to the cottage, the campsite, or your backyard for the ultimate outdoor movie night!

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9. Compliments Salt & Vinegar Flavour Potato Chips

Pick up a bag of these zesty salt and vinegar–flavoured value-size chips to take with you on a picnic, to the beach, or to the dock. Or crush over a hot dog for a crunchy topper!

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10. Compliments Prime Rib Beef Burgers

Bite into a tender, juicy five-ounce burger made with 100% prime rib cuts of beef. We do the heavy lifting so all you have to do is grill, dress, and dig in!

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11. Panache Shallot and Red Wine Salad Dressing

Give your next salad bowl that je ne sais quoi with this tangy, sophisticated red wine and shallot vinaigrette. Small batch made with no artificial flavours or colours, the dressing’s pretty pink hue comes from the wine vinegar with real flecks of shallots that set off any summer salads.

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12. Compliments Sparkling Water

Cool and crisp Compliments Sparkling Water comes in a variety of flavours, but this classic orange is a must-try! Compliments Sparkling Water is made with natural flavours, without sweeteners or sugars, and is a refreshing summer sipper. It’s the perfect cooler stock-up—find your favourite flavour!

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13. Panache Brisket

Just like the pitmasters from the American South we rub our Panache Texas-style Mesquite Beef Brisket with a special spice mix, then slowly smoke it over 9 hours using actual mesquite wood chips until it becomes tender, with a deep smoke aroma and a dark outer bark. Get it sliced at our Deli Dept. and use it in our BBQ Brisket Sliders for something uniquely delicious this summer!