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Oct 30, 2015
EASY AS PIE: Tourtière Explained
While it may seem foreign to some, tourtière is as Canadian as maple syrup, hockey or poutine. A classic Quebecois...
Oct 15, 2015
LEFTOVERS ARE THE BEST PART: 5 Turkey Leftover Hacks
Whether late night, first thing in the morning or lunch the next day– leftovers are often considered a highlight of ...
Oct 1, 2015
PARTY FOWLS: Dos and Don’ts for Cooking the Perfect Turkey
From major holidays to Sunday dinners, a beautifully done turkey is often the most sought-after centerpiece. While p...
Sep 17, 2015
ON THE LAMB: Enjoying the Health and Culinary Benefits of Lamb Meat
Lamb is an interesting variety of meat. While common enough to be found on most dinner tables once and a while, it i...
Aug 31, 2015
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: D’Arcy’s Guide to Exotic Meats
The following list outlines D’Arcy’s stock of exotic meats for the adventurous palate. While some animals may seem b...
Aug 17, 2015
BUTCHER SHOP WHO’S WHO: Lamb & Mutton
Many homecooks avoid meats that seem exotic or difficult to cook. The fact is many of these “exotic” meats boast lon...
Aug 3, 2015
SUMMER SCHOOL: D’Arcy’s Guide to the Perfect Burger
For many people, the perfect companions on a hot summer day are a cool beverage and a grilled hamburger. It’s hard t...
Jul 14, 2015
TASTE THE DIFFERENCE: Grass-Fed vs. Grass-Finished/Grain-Fed Beef
All cows are raised on grass… for a little while. While grain-fed cattle often do graze pastures for part of their l...
Jun 30, 2015
RAISE THE STEAKS: Why Buy Steak at a Butcher Shop?
Predicting the weather, playing blackjack, picking out a cut of meat… there are some things we tell ourselves we’re ...
Jun 17, 2015
GO HOG WILD: D’Arcy’s Ultimate Guide to Your Backyard Pig Roast
With more and more shows like BBQ Pitmasters and Epic Meal Time becoming popular, the idea of hosting your own large...
May 20, 2015
ECONOMICS OF EATING: Understanding the Cost of Beef
When you visit a butcher shop or supermarket to buy beef, you might look for good colour and a local producer’s labe...
May 6, 2015
Getting to Know your Local Traditional Butcher Shop
In recent years, the “age of convenience” has accustomed consumers to getting everything in one place at a bargain...