Uncommon Meats & Seafood
Jan 30, 2019
HOW TO: Cutting Meat at Home… the Right Way!
Widely cited in recipes of all kinds, prepared meat is to be cut “against the grain.” While it may come natural to so...
Jun 21, 2018
PATTY PARTY: 5 Burger Ideas, from Classics to Instant-Classics
Ah, the humble hamburger– a North American innovation that has since taken the world by storm. Once strictly the real...
Mar 20, 2018
HEAT IT: Safe/Recommended Meat Cooking Temperatures
Many people who prepare meat are very knowledgeable about food safety, but sometimes the specifics can be hard to...
Dec 1, 2017
Ways To Cook Beef This Winter
The snow is falling and you’re cozied up under a blanket inside… and then your stomach growls with hunger. If you...
Sep 29, 2017
GET BUFF: Tips & Tricks for Cooking Bison
Bison is a delicious, lean meat that is regularly used as a substitute for beef. Because of its lower fat content, bi...
Dec 25, 2015
GIVE YOURSELF AN EDGE: The Importance of a Sharp Kitchen Knife
We’ve all done it before: you head to the drawer or knife block, you grab a trusty blade, you go to work on an onion...
Dec 11, 2015
JUST SUET: Chewing the Fat About Your New Kitchen Essential
When it comes to pastries and deep-frying – butter, oil or lard are the most common ingredients. With growing health...
Nov 13, 2015
BRAISE THE STEAKS: Flavourful, Affordable Braising Steak
The most common and universal steak available on the market anywhere in the world is generally known as braising ste...
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 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...
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...
Feb 12, 2014
Cooking Steak to Perfection - Indoors!
Do you find yourself craving a juicy steak in the dead of winter?
In the summer you can just fire up the grill outsid...