Your August long weekend checklist
Another long weekend is here, and we’re ready to make it a great one. Sunshine (mostly) in the forecast, plenty of downtime to enjoy with family and friends, and some delicious meals served hot off the grill—what else could you want for a summer holiday?
Here’s a quick checklist to help you get ready for the August long weekend. We hope to see you at VG Meats in Simcoe or Stoney Creek soon!
Get ready to grill (and chill)
The VG Meats team a thing or two about long weekends—here are some tips and a quick checklist from our team.
- Write out your menu plans (breakfast and lunch items + dinner). This will help you shop and ensure that you don’t miss anything. (No one wants to wake up on Sunday morning and realize there’s no bacon, right?)
- Check out our cost-saving bundles and in-store specials to save money on your favourite products. You can also plan your meals around these offers!
- Sign up for Solar Dollar Deals if you haven’t already. This is another great way to save money on your favourite products.
- If you’re heading up north or going camping, take your cooler out of your hot garage a few hours before you pack. It will work better if it’s cold or at least room temp!
- Remember, we can pack your cooler for you upon request. When you place an order in person, online or by phone, you’re welcome to drop off your cooler—just let us know it’s coming. We’ll clean it, chill it in our industrial refrigerator and expertly pack it with your order. It’ll be ready to go whenever you need it!
- Try something new! We know you’ll want to grab long weekend favourites like burgers, hot dogs, steak, sausages, chicken breasts, pork chops and spare ribs, but this is a great opportunity to enjoy a meal you don’t normally cook at home. Consider smoking a beef brisket, making pulled pork from a boneless roast, serving Korean or Southwest marinated beef short ribs, having chicken burgers or turkey burgers for a change, or adding some lamb spiedinis to the mix on your grill. Ask our butchers for their recommendations—we have so many delicious products to choose from!
See you soon
Whether you shop online or in store, we’re glad to be a part of your long weekend. Please note that VG Meats will be closed in Simcoe on Monday, August 5th for the Civic Holiday. Our Stoney Creek location will be open for your convenience. Thanks as always for shopping local and supporting regenerative food in your community. We hope you have an amazing weekend with your family and friends!
