Long weekend BBQ tips from VG Meats
The first long weekend of the season is finally here, and we’re ready to enjoy it! The current forecast has us feeling pretty optimistic (it’s calling for some clouds, but no rain) and our fingers are crossed for the kind of beautiful late spring weather that calls for a hammock or Muskoka chair. After all, there’s only so much yard work a person can do!
Here are some long weekend tips, tricks and reminders from the VG Meats team. We hope to see you in Simcoe or Stoney Creek this weekend!
Get ready to grill
A long weekend should be relaxed and enjoyable from start to finish, and a little planning can help you achieve this goal. Here are some tips and tricks from our team:
- Make sure your BBQ is clean, working well, and has plenty of propane (if needed).
- Locate and wash your outdoor dishes/glassware if you haven’t used those items since the fall. We know how they can get shoved to the back of a cupboard over the winter months!
- If you’re hosting a BBQ or having a big family meal, make things like potato salad and coleslaw ahead of time—even the night before, if you want! This way, you can socialize, work in the garden or relax while these items chill in the fridge.
- Consider making most of your meal outdoors to minimize dishes and maximize downtime. Grilled vegetables are always a treat, and asparagus is currently in season!
- Want to save money on delicious, high quality, local products? Check out our in-store specials and cost-saving bundles before making your shopping list. If you don’t receive our Solar Dollar Deal emails, sign up here—it’s free to register and you’ll get new offers every single week!
One more tip, and it’s a good one: don’t forget to take advantage of BurgerFest! When you buy a case of our 4oz regular beef burgers from VG Meats during the month of May, the cost works out to just $1.50 per patty. That’s a savings of over $20 per case on one of our most popular Ontario beef burgers.
This deal is being offered to registered Solar Dollar Rewards members only, but good news—there's no cost to sign up, and it only takes a couple of minutes to create your free account. There is a limit of one case per day per customer, but you can buy multiple cases if you shop throughout the month. If you have any questions, please let us know!
Victoria Day weekend BBQ favourites
Gather up your family and friends—it’s time to grill and chill this Victoria Day weekend! Here are some of our favourite products for a long weekend BBQ.
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Smoked pork chops and mild Italian pork sausages
- Butterfly pork chops
- Jumbo all beef hot dogs
- Pork butt roast (perfect for making pulled pork)
- Mushroom steak burgers (a customer favourite!)
- Chicken burgers
- Lamb spiedinis
We've got even more delicious local products available in store. If you don’t see something you’re looking for, just ask! Our team is always glad to help.
See you soon
VG Meats will be open until 5pm in Simcoe and Stoney Creek on Saturday, May 18th. We will be closed on Sunday (as usual) and also on Monday, May 20th (Victoria Day). Remember, you can always place an order online at VGFarmToCity.ca, and we’ll be back to our regular hours on Tuesday.
Thanks as always for shopping local and supporting regenerative food in your community. We appreciate your business and hope you have an amazing long weekend!