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Weekday mornings can be hectic—you may be rushing off to work, getting the kids to school or running to an appointment across town. But weekends? Ahh, weekends—we love them. If you’re able to enjoy a slow Saturday or Sunday morning with your family, there’s nothing better. Just be sure to have a delicious breakfast together, too!

Winter is the perfect time of year to stay home and enjoy a warm, cozy bowl of homemade soup. This is particularly true if your family has been hit by a cold or other ailment that makes you want to curl up under a blanket—rest is important but first, load up on protein and vegetables that help nourish and fuel your body. You’ll be glad you did!

January often feels like a reset, whether you’re getting back to work, setting personal goals or tackling long-neglected projects around the house (we all have a few). After several weeks of indulgence, many of our customers are looking for nutrient-rich, delicious meal options that fuel their bodies and help them feel ready to take on the world in 2026—and we’re here to help. Here are a few ideas to help inspire your winter meal plan.

The beginning of a new year is upon us, and we’re approaching it with gratitude, optimism and excitement about what’s ahead. We hope everyone has had a restful, joyful holiday season so far—with any luck, you’ve got a few more days to enjoy before jumping back into school, work and the usual busyness of life. Thanks again to everyone who made VG Meats a part of their holiday tradition by purchasing a fresh local turkey, delicious ham or tender Ontario beef roast. Many of our customers are incredible home chefs, and it’s greatly satisfying to see our products transformed into delectable holiday meals.

With Christmas just one week away, we wanted to take the opportunity to share some well wishes from the VG Meats team. It’s impossible to reach this stage of the year without some reflection, and we’re feeling both grateful for the past twelve months and excited about what’s ahead. In this blog post, we’ve also included some important reminders to help your holidays (and your holiday meals) go as smoothly as possible.

As we gather with our loved ones this festive season, it’s tradition to share a delicious holiday meal. A beautifully-prepared turkey, ham or roast beef is often the star of the show, but side dishes are just as important to your family feast. If you’re looking for inspiration, we’ve got you covered—and remember, we’re taking orders for fresh local turkeys, Ontario beef and pork roasts, ham, gift baskets and more on our holiday website. Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance—we’d be glad to hear from you!

Christmas may be three weeks away, but the holiday season is already in full swing: dinner parties, drop-in gatherings, potlucks, extended family celebrations and more. If you’re attending a party or two (or three, or five) in December, be sure to check out our holiday gift baskets—there’s something for everyone on your list. And if you’re the one throwing the party, take a moment to review these easy, effective hosting tips from VG Meats.

Do you hear that sound? It might be sleigh bells, but it could also be our bellies rumbling in anticipation of Christmas dinner. The holidays are just around the corner, and VG Meats is ready to take your orders for fresh local turkeys, holiday ham, delectable roasts and so much more. Here’s everything you need to know—if you have any questions or would like assistance, please contact us. We’d be glad to help.

If you’re familiar with VG Meats, you know our key players: delicious Ontario beef, poultry, lamb and pork products. In addition to our family farms in Haldimand and Norfolk counties, VG Meats works with like-minded Ontario farmers who use holistic management on the land they manage. This contributes to regenerative outcomes in communities like yours: cleaner air and water, thriving ecosystems and biodiversity, among many other things.

Hands up if you love your slow cooker! There’s something awesome about prepping dinner early in the day, enjoying the delicious scent of it simmering away all afternoon, then serving a no-hassle meal whenever the timing is right. Whether you’re batch cooking or feeding a large family, a slow cooker is every busy kitchen’s secret weapon. And now that we’re well into chilly November, it’s the perfect time of year to bust it out of hibernation.

It’s officially soup season in Canada—that wonderful time of year when we spend chilly evenings inside with a cozy, delicious bowl of homemade soup. Chicken noodle, beef barley, potato and leek with bacon, Italian wedding soup, mulligatawny—we love it all, and we bet you do, too.

Tomorrow is Friday, October 31st—a date that’s typically known as Halloween. This year, however, October 31st is GAME SIX OF THE WORLD SERIES, and it’s happening in Toronto with the Blue Jays ahead by one. What a time to be alive!