When it comes to food, most people prefer to play it safe. They like the foods that they are familiar with and prefer to stay within their comfort zone. But going into a butcher shop could be just what you need to expand your culinary horizons. They can recommend unique cuts of meat for your […]
No matter the season, a fresh steak that’s perfectly prepared is always a welcome meal. Part of this is knowing how to use different cooking methods to prepare your meat for the table. Here are our top tips for preparing a sirloin steak for the grill and the stove top. Staging the Meat Start by […]
One of the biggest benefits that comes with shopping at a local butcher shop is the depth of knowledge that you can tap into by talking to your butcher. Because of their years of experience in the field, butchers are uniquely qualified to answer any questions on their product that you might have. Here are […]
At the dinner table, chicken is the undisputed king of birds, making up the majority of the protein that we consume. But other forms of poultry are just as capable of providing the nutrients that we need to survive. Here are the top tips for deboning and spatchcocking a quail. Deboning As the name sounds, […]
One of the best parts about going out to dinner is trying food you would normally never make at home. It could be that, while you’re looking at the menu, you’ll notice a type of meat not normally available in the average supermarket. Duck is a type of meat that comes from mallards or other […]
There are many great debates in the world of barbeque. Everything from the best regional style to the proper heat source is up for discussion any time that grill masters get together. One of the other long-time arguments is the proper method for preparing brisket. Here are both sides of the argument between fat side […]
In meat markets across the country, one of the most flavorful and succulent types of meat in the entire shop is veal. Following a pushback against the treatment of the calves, sales plummeted for this meat that was once considered a delicacy. After a series of reforms to the industry, it has slowly begun to […]
With the easy access to information courtesy of the internet, there has been a rapid rise in consumer awareness about where food comes from. Sparked by a desire to support local businesses, to eat healthier, and to experience the flavors of fresh food, this increase has rejuvenated the local meat market. Here are some tips […]
Trying something different can be a scary proposition. You won’t know until it’s too late if what you are doing is going to work or backfire. It can be especially frightening for business owners considering blazing their own path forward. But when the results turn out in favor of your plan, it offers vindication that […]
