Blog & Articles
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 27, 2015
HEALTHY HOG: 5 Reasons to Include Pork in a Balanced Diet
While there has been a lot of bad press about processed pork recently, not every cut of pig is as unhealthy as bacon ...
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 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 ...