Blog & Articles
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...
Jun 3, 2015
Raise the Steaks: The Differences Between Wagyu & Kobe Beef
Wagyu versus Kobe– it might sound like an MMA match or the title of a samurai movie, but it is actually two Japan...
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...
Apr 23, 2015
RAISE THE STEAKS: Choosing & Preparing the Right Cut
Steak!
Okay– what did you just think of: A t-bone on the grill? A five-star, bacon-wrapped filet at a French bistro? ...
Apr 8, 2015
HALF A COW, MAN: The Advantages of Buying a Side of Beef
So you want to buy your beef in bulk. This is a good decision for many reasons, but first some facts.
How is beef sol...
Mar 25, 2015
NO BONES ABOUT IT: The Advantages of Making Stock at Home
For many of us, a warm bowl of homemade soup is the ultimate comfort food. Still, there’s a huge gap between soup ava...