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BBQ&A: Choosing the Best Meat for Your Backyard Bash

Summers on the Canadian prairies bring out another side of home cooks– many of us leave the stuffy kitchen behind and head to the backyard, the cottage or even the balcony to fire up the grill. 100% Alberta beef dogs and pork hotlinks are classics for sure, but you may want to expand your horizons…Read More Here!

BBQ DIY: 5 Secrets to Slinging a Savoury Secret Sauce

Western Canadians have cooked food outside for a long time, but recently specific barbecue traditions from across the globe have been rising in popularity. Along with these trends come countless “dos” and “don’ts”– it can be hard to juggle when you’re just trying to put a good meal on the table. D’Arcy’s is here to…Read More Here!

4 REASONS TO BUY MEAT FROM A BUTCHER

Over the last few decades, food markets have been dominated by huge “box-store” chains thanks to a culture of convenience. Fortunately, people are now seeking a more reliable, better quality product– but how can someone on a budget justify paying higher prices by the pound? Keep reading for four value-adding reasons that will encourage consumers to…Read More Here!

HOW TO: Build A Better Butcher’s Board

We’ve come a long way since sliced cheddar, garlic sausage and some saltines– a nostalgic classic that lacks some of the refinement and adventure offered by a well-curated butcher’s board. Whether you call it charcuterie, ploughman’s lunch or a plain old deli tray, there is an art to setting out an attractive and appetizing spread….Read More Here!

DOMESTIC GOURMET: 5 Tips for Cooking Wagyu Beef at Home

Now a mainstay on gourmet menus, wagyu (literally: “Japanese cow”) was widely mislabeled as Kobe beef. While Kobe beef is derived from wagyu cattle, only the meat from specific animals from a specific region in Japan can truly be called Kobe beef. Since this premium meat is not commercially available outside of Japan, wagyu breeds…Read More Here!