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The Grain Bin Butchery & Market Offers On-The-Farm Slaughtering

new owners now offer meat delicacies rarely offered in the area

Tucked away off of one of Boyceville’s country roads, the Grain Bin Butchery & Market (E4548 County Rd FF, Boyceville) is one of the area’s best-kept secrets. Owners Jason McDonald and Aron Dunn bought the Grain Bin in May...

Brats, Brats, and More Brats

Mike’s Star Market has been kickin’ it for more than 30 years, and they offer more than 30 brat varieties

Mike’s Star Market has been serving up top-tier meats to the Chippewa Valley since 1990, its longstanding place among the local biz ranks speaking to their reputation and high quality grub. Among the array of steak options, pork sausage varieties, custom spice mixes, and so much more, are the brats...

The Meat Scene: The Valley’s Top Options for Carnivores

what Best of the Chippewa Valley voters have to say about local steak, burgers, and more

If you’re got carnivorous cravings coming on, there are scores of restaurants around the Chippewa Valley who’ll serve you up a big burger or a savory steak. But which of them are the best? According to ...

Non-Meat ‘Meats’ for the Non-Meat Eater

Vegan or vegetarian? Try one of these meat substitutes in the kitchen

Are your dietary restrictions making you feel left out in life (or at least in this section)? Have no fear, here’s a list of meat replacements you can prepare to feel like a part of the gang on those grill days. Please keep the eye rolling to a minimum if you’re ...

HOME COOKIN’: C.F. Cook Blake Sykora Shares Three Tasty Meat-Centric Recipes

award-winning chef offers at-home meat-related cooking tips

Blake Sykora has made a name for himself in the culinary world recently for his award-winning creation, the Wisconsin cheesesteak. The Chippewa Falls resident and local insurance agent brought home the Golden Spatula award from a nationwide cooking competition, the Blackstone Great Griddle Off, last year, prompting a series of pop-up events at local eateries ...

Growing Local: Harvest Moon Organics Offers Organic Meats and Locally Produced Goods

the family farm hopes to add new commercial kitchen space, launch new print publication

Growing local, supporting local, and staying locally focused is what allows Harvest Moon Organics of Cadott to provide great quality poultry, pork, and beef to the Chippewa Valley since it opened as a family-run farm in 2017...

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Meat 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 ...

Local Meat Shops You Can Sink Your Teeth Into

Want to get grilling? Here are some places to start

Featuring homemade beef jerky, bratwurst, summer sausage, beef stix, and more. In-house smoked meats ...

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 ...