FATHER'S DAY
It is not just a celebration of fathers — it is a celebration of summer living.
the father who prides himself on get- ting better every year, this resonates. For families, it offers something powerful: participation. Learning together transforms a holiday into shared growth. SETTING THE STAGE FOR SUMMER Father’s Day, strategically placed in mid-June, acts as Manitoba’s unoffi - cial launch into peak outdoor season. It marks the moment patios reopen in earnest, lake properties hum with ac- tivity and grills transition from storage to centre stage. It is not just a celebration of fathers. It is a celebration of summer living.
Below and in the pages that follow, we explore the tools that define modern outdoor cooking; from high-performance grills and precision smokers to versatile griddles and piz- za ovens designed for elevated enter- taining. We also share a selection of curated recipes crafted to showcase the best of Prairie flavour. Consider this your invitation. Light the fire. Gather the people who mat - ter. Slow the pace.
It is not about excess. It is about intention. About recognizing those who have built foundations beneath us — and offering them, if only for one long golden evening, the luxury of being fully seen. Father’s Day provides the rare op- portunity to articulate your appreciation aloud and perhaps, just perhaps, letting them click the tongs one more time.
FLAT-TOP GRILL
PELLET GRILL
Pellet grills bridge tradition and technology. Fuelled by compressed hardwood and guid- ed by digital temperature control, they deliver low-and-slow precision with remarkable ease. From brisket to cedar-planked salmon, the flavour is layered, subtle and controlled. For hosts who value both authenticity and convenience, pellet systems offer the luxury of time, allowing the gathering to unfold while the smoke quietly performs.
Versatility defines the flat-top griddle. A broad steel surface invites creativity, from delicate seafood and garden vegetables to breakfast spreads and high-heat searing. Even heat distribution and generous cooking space make it ideal for entertaining at scale. For the host who enjoys interaction and movement, the griddle turns outdoor cook- ing into performance; dynamic, social and unapologetically bold.
OUTDOOR PIZZA OVEN
CERAMIC KAMADO GRILL
Rooted in centuries-old design, the ceramic kamado is as much sculpture as cooking instrument. Its thick walls retain heat with extraordinary efficiency, enabling searing temperatures or all-day smoking with mini- mal fuel. Capable of roasting, baking, grilling and even making artisan bread, the kamado rewards patience and technique. It is a state- ment piece — commanding attention before the first spark is lit.
F ew additions shift an outdoor space as dramatically as a dedicated pizza oven. Reaching blistering temperatures within minutes, it produces airy, char-kissed crusts impossible to replicate indoors. Beyond pizza, it excels at roasted vegetables, cast- iron dishes and artisan breads. The effect is transformative: flame, stone and craft combining to create a true wood-fired desti - nation in your own backyard.
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