Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Finding Meat Variety Online

Gone are the old days where you knew your butcher for years.  He was the same guy who helped you with great pork chops for a holiday dinner, or that excellent roast for special guests, or cut your meat for that perfect stew.  My Grandpa was a butcher, so I grew up with a vast knowledge of the right cuts of meat.  My Grandpa would at times become frustrated with trying to explain to these part time job "kids" how he wanted his meat cut.  Even though I can remember the "good ole days", I would have never dreamed there would be a time where people would purchase their meat online.

Purchasing meat online is definitely more convenient.  And this convenience is not just that it will show up on your door step, but that you also have the sky's the limit as far as choices of where you would like to purchase your meat.  Butchers from all over the country are right at your finger tips!

And I thought I would worry about price, when really, you can search the web for coupon codes, specials, and all kinds of discounts which really brings your cost to right what you pay locally.

And the greatest feature is that you have such a variety, such selection.  When looking for organic meat at our local grocery stores, to say my choices are limited would be an understatement.  There usually is "a" choice and nothing more.  Online, you can search for a supplier who is organic, grass fed, bulk and many many other options.

I don't think my Grandpa would ever get used to not seeing his meat before he bought it, but today, it works.

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