It is unfortunate that giant supermarkets have now made a trip to the local butchers somewhat unnecessary and inconvenient. Now, there are butchers in every supermarket. That is why I consider it to be a novelty to have a butcher a few steps from my house. I like to go to my neighborhood butcher when I am making a special meal or am looking for something specific. This place is truly gourmet. They have top-quality meats of all kind. This butcher also carries a small range of gourmet packaged foods.
The butcher (I never can remember his name!) is always there to recommend a specific cut for your recipe, or an entirely new recipe for that matter! I am forever grateful of his advice to me when it comes to roasting chicken breast. When you roast the breast bone-in skin-on, it will never be dry and remain tender. I always use this recipe whenever I make a Chicken Salad or a simple bowl of pasta with Chicken Breast. Now that it's almost Christmas time, I need to preorder my turkey! read more