Growing up, we had a butcher one block away. Mr. Roberts was the grouchy butcher and sweet Mrs. Roberts manage the tiny store. Big candy bars were a nickel. Supermarkets were popping up one by one but most of our meat continued to come from Robert’s Grocery.
About the same timeframe in Burien, Washington there were four butcher shops. Today, there is one. Thankfully. And that’s were we get our Butcher Buzz. From browsing the Teriyaki Tri-Tip, the Kalbi Chicken, the Hawaiian Pork Wrap, Candy Salmon, and the homemade pepperoni to firing up the BBQ and dazzling family and friends with culinary excellence (and taking the credit), there’s magic in the process. Oh, it costs a little more but it’s worth it.
Support your local butcher if you’re lucky enough to have one. They can’t compete with Costco price-wise but there’s tangible value in the experience.
– Jet Cannon
