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Hearty, Warm Pork Dishes for Fall
Autumn is just around the corner, and as the temperatures cool down, what better way to warm things up than with a belly full of comfort food featuring everyone’s favourite meat: pork! For many of our customers, fall is the perfect time to restock the freezer, which means our side of pork package starts to fly off the shelves! If you’re considering purchasing a side of pork this fall, we hope that the hearty recipes that follow leave you feeling inspired as the seasons change!
Does Buying Meat in Bulk Make Sense For Your Family?
Whether it is pork, chicken or beef, buying meat in bulk can be a great option if you live in a house full of meat lovers! However, it can also be a financial and logistical commitment. If you’re considering whether buying bulk is a good option for you and your family, we encourage you to ask yourself the following questions.
5 Major Benefits of Buying Pork in Bulk
Spragg’s Side of Pork: A Complete Breakdown
At Spragg’s Meat Shop, our side of pork is a popular option, but we understand that sometimes buying in bulk can be confusing. If you’ve never purchased a side of pork before, you’ll want to think about what cuts you and your family enjoy most. We often get a lot of questions about ordering in bulk, so to help educate our customers, we’ve put together this simple guide. If you still have questions after reading this article, please give us a call or send us an email. We’re here to help!
Perfect Pork Tenderloin 5 Ways
If you’re not familiar with the juiciness and flavour that comes from pork tenderloin, then you’re missing out! At Spragg’s, this is one of our favourite cuts of meat! Pork tenderloin is also known as pork fillet. It’s a long cut of meat that’s very tender and cooks up perfectly! Here are 5 ways to prepare pork tenderloin.
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Savoury Summer Appetizers For Your Next Cookout
Summer is the perfect time to host a backyard cookout! Warm weather, tasty food, and a relaxing atmosphere is the best way to bring family and friends together. At Spragg’s, we’re offering a summer freezer package from Saddleridge Beef until the end of June. Their beef is SO delicious! Don't miss out on your chance to get your hands on the perfect beef for these amazing summer appetizers.
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Summertime is just around the corner, which means it’s time to place your order for our delicious Saddleridge Beef Summer Freezer Package! The whole family is sure to enjoy 12 kg of exceptional quality beef. Not sure what to do with all that beef? Try any one of these beefy meals the whole family will enjoy!
5 Delicious Brisket Recipes For Your Next Summer Barbecue
Grilling beef brings out the tastiest flavours! This summer, we are pleased to offer a delightful Summer Freezer Package from Saddleridge Beef, available while supplies last! One of the mouthwatering items included in our freezer package is brisket. We have assembled a list of five delicious brisket recipes for your next summer barbecue.
5 Lip-Smacking Recipes for a Mother’s Day Cookout
We may be biased, but we believe that everything tastes better on the grill! When the weather gets warm, our meals revolve around delicious BBQ recipes. We know how hard Moms work all year round. Therefore, we have compiled a savoury list of our five favourite Mother’s Day grilling recipes. Treat mom to a delightful feast! She deserves it.
5 Recipes for the Best Mother’s Day Brunch Ever
While we love heading to a restaurant on Mother’s Day, there’s something special about staying in and cooking a delicious brunch at home. At Spragg’s, we believe that using fresh and flavourful ingredients will make any meal exceptional. We’ve put together a list of our five favourite Mother’s Day brunch recipes for you to try!
Ham and Bacon Quiche
Treat mom to this delectable dish! She is sure to love the flavours from ham, bacon, mushrooms, cheese, and cream. Make sure to make enough for seconds!
Tuscan Pork Chops
There’s nothing better than an Italian-inspired home cooked meal! Mom will love this quick and easy gourmet dish. Try throwing your chops on the grill for added smoky flavour.
Scrambled Egg and Sausage Pocket Pastries
Give mom a fun breakfast by whipping up these delicious homemade pop tarts! She will love the burst of flavours by mixing scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheddar. Yum!
Bacon and Cheese Strata
Show mom your culinary skills this Mother’s Day by making this delectable bread pudding dish. She will love the complimentary cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh parsley!
Chocolate-Bacon Cupcakes with Dulce De Leche Frosting
It wouldn’t be Mother’s Day brunch without a proper dessert! Whip up these scrumptious cupcakes with candied bacon, cream cheese, milk chocolate, cocoa powder, and brewed espresso. Who’s ready for seconds?
Do you have a favourite Mother’s Day brunch recipe? Comment below:
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Why Local Stores are Thriving During the Retail Apocalypse
Retail chains are closing their doors on a weekly basis. Big-box retailers dominated the shopping landscape during the 90s and 2000s. Analysts are categorizing the current retail landscape as a “retail shakeout” or “retail renaissance,” with new types of stores taking the place of traditional retailers. Shoppers are the dominant reason that local stores are finding success where larger stores are not. “Consumers are increasingly interested in artisanal and locally produced items that are often perceived as higher quality. They are also seeking more authentic experiences from unique store environments small shops can offer.” A new wave of shoppers has emerged in recent years. They value social interactions and experiences over mass-production. These shoppers actively seek out unique local businesses, which offer products that big box stores do not.
At Spragg’s, we rely on our local shoppers across Alberta. Local stores are flourishing during the retail apocalypse because:
- They offer better quality and a variety of products at fair prices.
- Put the customer first. Many small businesses interact with their clientele on a weekly basis, thereby providing a better overall shopping experience.
- Staying small: by not trying to expand, small businesses keep their tax dollars in local jurisdictions, and are more prone to support community initiatives.
- Location: the neighbourhood experience is successful because customers enjoy walking to city centres, embracing exercise, socialization, and the small town lifestyle.
Why do you support local businesses? Tell us about a great experience you have had in the local community! Comment below:
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10 Reasons to Shop at the Farmer’s Market Today
Farmer’s markets are a great way to support the local community and bring people together. Here at Spragg’s, we love participating in the Calgary Farmers’ Market each week. We see many of the same friendly faces, which has allowed us the opportunity to form excellent relationships with our customers. But that’s just one of the reasons we love farmer’s markets, here are 10 more:
Farm Fresh
Local farmers and producers supply fruit, veggies, and meat. It’s not out of the ordinary to buy produce that has been picked the very same morning you bought it, and at Spragg’s our fresh pork products are processed and delivered each week.
Organic and Free Range
Many farmers offer food that is both pesticide and chemical-free. At Spragg’s, our pigs roam free and are well exercised on a daily basis.
Better Nutrition
Local farmers produce brightly coloured fruits and vegetables, which are more nutrient rich than their supermarket counterparts.
More Flavour
You already know that our meat is delicious and savoury, but fruits and veggies found at farmer’s markets are also ripe, tender, and taste incredibly fresh.
Affordability
Vendors offer true farm to table pricing, especially if you’re shopping in season.
Better For the Environment
By shopping locally, we reduce our carbon footprint by creating less fossil fuels. When food doesn’t travel as far, less gas and refrigerant is consumed.
Supports the Local Economy
Keeping farmers in business leads to job creation in your local economy. Supporting your local farmers and producers means supporting your local community members – everyone benefits!
Form Relationships
Most people want to know where their food comes from. Many farmers form great relationships with customers, and in doing so, they are able to better serve the local community.
Eating Seasonally
By eating foods that are grown seasonally, your overall health will improve. Seasonal=fresh, not packaged and processed.
Variety
Farmer’s markets offer numerous choices from many different vendors. You can grab three different types of tomatoes within 10 feet of each other!
Why do you love shopping at the farmer’s market? Do you have a favourite vendor?
You can find us at the Calgary Farmers’ Market every Thursday through Sunday from 9AM - 5PM.