Blog & Articles
May 25, 2018
What Types of Meat Can I Cook on a Smoker?
For a long time, a backyard smoker was viewed purely as a luxury item for the obsessed gourmand or the bored retiree....
Apr 25, 2018
How To Use a Smoker
There are many regions in North America that dub themselves “barbecue country,” but we here in Alberta enjoy a divers...
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...
Feb 27, 2018
I FOWL TO PIECES: Cutting Up a Whole Chicken in 5 Easy Steps
Many of us have grown used to the convenience of grabbing a bulk pack of chicken thighs or a pound of wings. While t...
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...
Oct 31, 2017
Pot Roast 101: Choosing The Right Cut of Meat
It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t love the comforting taste and smell of pot roast cooking. Pot roast is inexpe...
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...
Aug 30, 2017
Our Favourite BBQ Sauce Recipe (And When to Use it!)
Creating a homemade BBQ sauce is the perfect way to finish off your next set of ribs and impress your family and frie...
Jul 30, 2017
READY, SET… GRILL! 5 BBQ Maintenance Tips
Here in Alberta, grilling season can last all year round– but no downtime doesn’t mean you can’t keep your BBQ in tip...
Jun 30, 2017
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...
May 31, 2017
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...
Apr 30, 2017
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 conveni...