Father’s Day Gift Guide for the King of the Grill

Father’s Day Gift Guide for the King of the Grill

Is your dad one of the many men who takes his BBQing seriously?

For all those dads who live for the nights when they can head outdoors and light up the barbecue – we’ve got you covered! Your pops will love slipping on his socks and sandals, as he opens up these 7 Father’s Day Gifts that will only add to your BBQing experience this summer!

The Best Wurst Salad You've Ever Had

The Best Wurst Salad You've Ever Had

Are you tired of eating the same-old deli meat sandwich time after time? Are you looking to spruce things up? At the Spragg’s household, deli meat is a fan favourite. It’s convenient, fast and absolutely satisfying! Being a foodie, during Bonnie’s travels, she’s always looking for inspirational new ways to prepare food, and imagine her surprise when she stumbled upon this unique dish – Wurst salad. Any ideas on the star ingredient? You guessed it, deli meat!

Spragg's Meat Shop Receives $100,000 from Federal Government’s Women Entrepreneurship Fund

Spragg's Meat Shop Receives $100,000 from Federal Government’s Women Entrepreneurship Fund

On Friday, May 3, the federal government announced the second wave of recipients receiving funding from the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, a $2-billion investment that seeks to help double the number of women-led businesses by 2025. The Calgary recipients were announced at an event held at District Ventures. Our very own co-owner of Spragg’s Meat Shop, Bonnie Spragg, is proud to have been selected as one of the women-led businesses to receive $100,000 from the fund. 

Spragg’s Meat Shop Spotlight Q&A: Ruth Spragg

Spragg’s Meat Shop Spotlight Q&A: Ruth Spragg

We believe that the more Alberta farmers connect with customers, the better. Knowing your farmer leads to knowing your food, and ultimately a deeper connection and appreciation between us all. Each family farm and ranch across Alberta has a unique story, and we hope that you enjoy getting to know who we are, what we do, and how we do it at Spragg’s Meat Shop through our Spotlight Q&A series. Last month, we interviewed co-owner of Spragg’s Meat Shop, Bonnie Spragg.

This month, we’re excited to introduce you to Bonnie and Greg’s daughter, Ruth Spragg, who’s spent her entire life growing up on the farm, appreciating the land, connecting with nature and working alongside her family. 

Finger-Lickin’ Good Pork Rib Recipes

Finger-Lickin’ Good Pork Rib Recipes

We love kicking off spring in the messiest way possible! Don’t ribs taste better the old fashioned way? What’s better than skipping utensils and digging into a saucy rack of ribs with nothing but your hands during a backyard barbecue? If you’re ready to prepare some finger-lickin’ good pork ribs, these easy, fall-off-the-bone recipes are sure to make your mouth water. 

Spragg’s Meat Shop Spotlight Q&A: Bonnie Spragg

Spragg’s Meat Shop Spotlight Q&A: Bonnie Spragg

You may know and love the local products we produce and sell at Spragg’s Meat Shop, but how much do you really know about our people, who work so hard behind the scenes? Spragg’s Meat Shop has been an Alberta-based family business since 2005. Led by husband and wife team, Greg and Bonnie Spragg, we are proud farmers, business owners, parents, and so much more.

Over the next few weeks, we’re excited to be rolling out our Q&A blog series. With each installment, you’ll learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we do it!

First up, check out our Q&A session with co-owner and Rosemary Meat Shop manager, Bonnie Spragg!

Scrumptious Spring Chicken Dishes For Easy Weeknight Dinners

Scrumptious Spring Chicken Dishes For Easy Weeknight Dinners

We know the feeling, after a long day at work all you want to do is head home and relax. Cooking a healthy dinner should be anything but a chore to add to your to-do list. Spring is the season of bright and refreshing dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds after winter’s comfort food.

Switch up your weeknight dinner rotation with these quick and easy spring chicken recipes!

Seasonal Sausage Flavour Coming Soon! Submit Your Recipe and Flavour Ideas

Seasonal Sausage Flavour Coming Soon! Submit Your Recipe and Flavour Ideas

For the LOVE of sausage! This month, we are asking YOU to submit your favourite sausage flavours and your family’s best sausage recipes. We're working hard behind the scenes on creating a delicious new seasonal sausage to roll out in the coming months. We want to know which of our current flavours are your tried and true favourites!  

The Zero-Waste Challenge: Support Local Businesses in 2019

The Zero-Waste Challenge: Support Local Businesses in 2019

The idea of going zero-waste is nothing new, but it’s become a more popular philosophy in recent years. The simple definition of zero-waste is: reduce, reuse, and recycle. The ultimate goal is to send nothing to landfills. We’ve come up with simple ways you can start your zero-waste journey, and it begins with shopping local!