VG Blog

The first weeks of a new year can be really busy (even when January feels like it’s moving slowly and is actually 800 years long). There’s a lot going on at VG Meats and we wanted to make sure our customers were in the loop—so, let’s get to it!

After weeks and weeks of grey skies, we finally saw the sun this weekend—but as quickly as it appeared, it seems to be back to hiding again! These chilly January days can feel bleak, but they’re also a great opportunity to get cozy with your family and enjoy a delicious meal at home.

VG Meats has some exciting news to share—we’re developing a rewards program that will offer exclusive member pricing on some of your favourite products! (And that’s only the beginning…)

Leftover steak—does such a thing exist?! While we’re known to finish every bite of that incredible Ontario beef, sometimes, you end up with an extra steak or two at the end of the night. If you’re got a perfectly grilled steak in the fridge, we’ve got ideas to turn it into a delicious family meal.

So many January blog posts tell you what you should be eating—more of this, less of that—and it’s often pretty complicated. The truth is, we don’t all have the same needs—but there are some simple rules to follow for a better life. Here’s what we think you should be eating in 2023 and beyond.

The lead up to Christmas is a busy but exciting time, and now we’re in the final stretch. In just a couple of days, you’ll be gathering with family, giving (and opening!) plenty of great presents, turning up your favourite holiday playlist and roasting those delicious local turkeys! From everyone at VG Meats, we wish you a joyful, healthy and peaceful holiday with the people you love.

Christmas is officially less than 10 days away, so if you haven’t planned your holiday dinner yet—this is your sign to get moving! We’ve gathered up some amazing recipes to inspire your holiday menu no matter what you’re cooking.

Many of us have holiday traditions, from the meals we share to the kind of Christmas tree we get and all of those special little details that make the season feel warm and bright. VG Meats is pleased to be a part of many families’ holiday traditions, and we’re grateful to everyone who chooses to buy their turkey, ham or prime rib from us. And hey, these products are really delicious, so we hope you feel just as good about it!

There are flurries in the air and December is officially here! Plenty of holiday orders are coming in every day as families prepare for the Christmas season, and the VG Meats team is busy sending out gift baskets to happy recipients.

The holiday season is upon us and our calendars are filling up with dinner parties, family gatherings, work events, sports banquets and more. On top of that, many of us are balancing a long list of other commitments like parent-teacher interviews, volunteer work, seasonal household tasks or yard work, school concerts and holiday shopping. Simply put, everyone is busy right now—but you still need to eat!

The first snowflakes of the season fell earlier this week, and it’s impossible to deny it any longer: winter is coming, and so are the holidays! That means it’s time to get ready for December—make that mile-long holiday ‘to do’ list, buy those presents, hang the lights and trim the tree, and of course, order your Christmas turkey, prime rib or holiday ham from VG Meats.

We love homestyle cooking with real, local ingredients like our whole chickens—and we’re firm believers that these delicious birds should be used to create more than one meal. After all, there’s so much goodness in every one! The tender meat is only the beginning—here are three delicious meals you can make using a single whole chicken.