MEET YOUR MEAT: The Valley’s Favorite Places to Buy Meat

here’s what readers said in our 2020 ‘Best Of’ poll

When we published the results of our 2020 Best of the Chippewa Valley Reader Poll earlier this year, it was no surprise that Rump’s (1411 Lynn Ave., Altoona) rose to the top as the Best Place to Buy Meat ...

Eating Good Local Meat on a Budget

it’s not always easy, but it is always a good call

Good meat abounds in the Chippewa Valley. But sometimes you have to look for it. There are the farmers markets, of course. And some of you have friends and relatives just outside of Eau Claire ...

Barbecue Basics: Ryan Jean-Baptiste is here to help

Ryan Jean-Baptiste has been serving up life-saving barbecue in the Chippewa Valley for the past 5 years as the owner of Life Support BBQ – also known as the Hambulance Mobile Food Truck ...

The Cost of Local Chicken

A Chippewa Falls-raised certified organic chicken cost $5.39 a pound at Menomonie Market Food Co-op in early May. At the same time, an uncertified chicken raised in Pepin by Matt Buvala cost $4.99 a pound at Just Local Foods Co-op ...

Wisdom in Aging: Wissota Chophouse’s secret to a perfect steak

Few dining experiences are as amazing as the ones you get in a great steakhouse when a tender, mouth-watering piece of meat is served simply prepared. So, what makes that encounter so special?

Meat Me in Menomonie

Cut Rite Meat Shoppe offers local selection & expert advice

Brent Hanson has been cutting meat since he was 16 years old. “I worked in a grocery store – worked my way into the meat department. And I’ve been doing it ever since,” said Hanson, who owns Cut Rite Meat Shoppe in Menomonie ...

4 Popular Proteins Tempting the Chippewa Valley

The latest trend in the culinary landscape is to take a trip on the carnivorous side. So, what are the latest meat fads? According to Bob Adrian of BNC Foods and Rump’s Butcher Shoppe in Altoona ...

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying in Bulk

a whole, half, or quarter means more meat and extra savings

For a fiscally conscious family of carnivores, budgeting for protein might be a challenge. However, if you’ve got a mind for planning ahead and some freezer space to spare, buying meat in bulk can be a big money-saver ...

A Century of Sales: Sokup’s has a 127-year reputation for great meat

Sokup’s Market, a well-known landmark at 624 N. Bridge St. in Chippewa Falls, has operated continuously in its present location since 1894, and is currently being run by the fourth generation of Sokups: Peter and his wife, Kathy ...

Looking for the Perfect Cure: Local butcher shop proprietor talks bacon

Brand-name bacon from your favorite chain grocery store might save you a few bucks at the check-out, but you may have noticed that what looks like a meal in the package shrinks down to snack-size ...