ICYMI: pastured duck, summer favourites and a big thank you from our team

Can you believe we’re almost halfway through summer already? It’s ok if you don’t want to talk about it—we know it’s ‘summer forever’ in some of your hearts—but we did want to offer some seasonal reminders, news from our retail locations and a word of gratitude from the entire VG Meats team. Thanks for reading—we hope to see you in Simcoe or Stoney Creek very soon! 

Pastured duck is here

In case you missed it: pasture-raised duck is available now at VG Meats! As we noted on our blog last week: This product is exceptional—rich, moist, delicious and so much more flavourful than other duck products you've tried. Pasture-raised duck isn't gamey or tough—like our pastured chicken, it's a mouth-watering product that makes a perfect addition to your summer grilling rotation. It’s a must-try, and it’s only available while supplies last! Here’s what we’ll be offering this season:

• Duck breast
• Duck leg
• Cajun duck sausage
• Smoked duck breast
• Whole ducks

If you have any questions about this delicious local product, please let us know—our smoked duck breasts are available online and all products listed above are available in store now. We also have some amazing pasture-raised duck eggs. Your local VG Meats butcher would be glad to speak with you and make personalized recommendations.

Another long weekend is coming!

We’re midway through July, which means one thing: another long weekend is just around the corner. If you’ve got plans for the Civic Holiday, it’s time to start meal planning. There are the usual summer favourites—sausages, burgers, steak, chicken breasts, pork chops—but if you’re looking for a deal, we recommend shopping strategically. Our in-store specials are always geared for holiday weekends, and all Solar Dollar Rewards members will continue to receive exclusive discount codes each week. If you haven’t signed up yet, here’s the link! It’s completely free and it only takes a moment to register your account. If you have any questions, please visit this webpage or contact us.

Thank you for supporting Butchery Team Canada

Thanks again to everyone who came out to our fundraiser in Stoney Creek last weekend! We also appreciate all of the generous donations made by local vendors—our raffle prize table was pretty incredible. We had a great time and were thrilled to see so many customers with their families. The VG Meats team is grateful for your support of Butchery Team Canada our wonderful butcher, Dave Vander Velde. There will be more opportunities to support the team before they head to Paris, France in the spring. Please keep an eye on our social channels and make sure you’re registered to receive emails (including exclusive discount codes!) so you don’t miss out. And remember, these limited edition knife sets continue to be available online and in our retail stores!

Plus: if you’re wondering who won the big prize at our fundraiser (over $1000 worth of aged prime rib from VG Meats), we’ll have more details on that soon. Our winner (a gentleman named Frank) picked up his Ontario beef earlier this week after having it cut to his specifications. Because Frank is a longtime customer who shops at our Stoney Creek location on a regular basis, we thought it might be fun to share a profile on him and show off his prize. Again, stay tuned! That’s coming up later this summer.

Thanks as always for reading our blog and choosing to support our family-owned and operated business. We appreciate your business and your support of delicious, locally-grown, regenerative food!