Come What May

Today, May 1st, Mt Pisgah arboretum is almost in full bloom and we are finally getting into a bit warmer Spring.  We have Cinco de Mayo on the 5th, then the Eugene Rhododendron festival coming up on the 7th, and Wildflower and Music Festival at the Mt Pisgah Arboretum on the 19th. However, the most important day on the 12th is Mother's Day and this day is definitely sacred. Usually no cooking is done by the mother of the household. In this newsletter, we have some ideas for you to use or pass to those who can if you are a mother. A quick reminder that we have fresh cuts daily and will cut to order.

Best Mother's Day Meat Recipes - Ok, we searched not quite far and wide and came up with some top rated meat recipes for Mothers Day, and it all depends on what you think or know she will love besides the fact that you prepared and cooked it. 5 star recipes : Chinese Chicken Salad / Easy Chicken Marsala Video / Beef Wellington Video / Roast Beef Tenderloin - from www.allrecipes.com

Long’s Meat Market featured on KVAL
USDA label change clears up mysteries of meat
http://www.kval.com/news/business/Meat-label-changes-202768911.html

While this FDA new labeling ruling affects how supermarkets and chains name their meats, Long's Meat Market owner Mike Wooley points out that it still doesn't address where it comes from. "One of the things that I was surprised that wasn't brought up in this labeling is the place of origin," Wooley said”

Cured Meats Make Comeback - Register Guard
In a recent article in the Register Guard, cured meats were claimed to be making a comeback. We have been carrying cured meats for years and here's some of the brands that stand by. Saag’s – In 1933,George Saag set out to create authentic German specialty meats and sausages. Using old-world recipes in a small butcher shop in downtown Oakland, California, he perfected his craft and Saag’s quickly became a local favorite. Molinari – since 1896 in San Francisco, with old world salami and sausages. Boar's Head – since 1905 in New York, premium cured meats that we also use on our Panini sandwiches made fresh to order our Wine and Cheese Shop.




The Season of the Barbeque

Pictured left: King Estate Winery's special events chef Sean Winder slathering up Texas Tri-Tip from Long's Meat Market in preparation for a Tower Club BBQ that took place in July 2012.

How About Lamb on the Grill ? One of the biggest secrets of great grilling is in the meat selection. This is particularly important when it comes to lamb. Knowing what you are getting is vital to getting the meat you want. While lamb might not be a one of the meats think about grilling, no other meat benefits more from the fire like lamb.
Lamb on the Grill Recipes 
More About Lamb >Steaks - A Few Steak Ideas from About.com:

Tri-Tip SteakThe tri-tip roast or steak (also called a triangle roast) is the 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 pounds of meat that sits at the bottom of the sirloin. Not only does it have a rich flavor, but also tends to be lower in fat than most other cuts. Of course, this means that it can dry out faster, but with a good marinade you really can't go wrong with this cut.
 Full article > 

The Flat Iron Steak - A nearly perfect steak for the grill, The Flat Iron (supposedly named because it looks like an old fashioned metal flat iron) is uniform in thickness and rectangular in shape. The only variation is the cut into the middle of the steak where the connective tissues have been removed. This steak has a deep, rich flavor which makes it perfect not only on its own, but also as meat for many dishes. Full Article

Chuck Steaks on the Grill - Selecting a Chuck Steak: There are several great chuck steaks, but you need to know which is which to get the best one, and the best deal. Talk to us if there is any question. Frequently, retailers label steaks with nonstandard names. The price of a steak (per pound) is going to be determined largely by the quality of the cut so the better the steak the more you pay. Also remember that the more you grill a steak the tougher it will be so try to stay at medium or medium rare to get the tenderness of a great steak.

• Chuck Eye Steak: This steak is cut from right next to the rib eye steak. It is the best, in my opinion, of the chuck steaks and a great deal when compared to the rib eye. This is a perfect steak for grilling and can go from the package to the grill with just a little salt and pepper.
• Shoulder Top Blade: Also known as the Flat Iron Steak, this is a perfect steak for the grill. The characteristic marbling gives this steak plenty of flavor. It is also a tender steak.
• Shoulder Center or Ranch Steak is a thin, tender. It generally has less fat than other chuck steaks so the flavor might be a little light. I suggest brushing this steak with olive oil, sprinkling with salt and pepper, and adding some basic herbs like oregano to bring out the flavor a little more. This is a thinner steak so watch it closely to prevent overcooking it.
• Shoulder Petite Tender or Mock Tender Steak comes from point of the chuck primal next to the Top Blade. While generally a flavorful little steak, this cut definitely needs a good marinade if you intend to grill it.
• Chuck Steak is cut from next to the Chuck Eye Steak but lacks the tenderness of the chuck eye. This steak needs to be marinated before you cook it to get it tender. While still a flavorful cut of meat this isn't one of the best steaks for the grill.
• Shoulder Steak: Like the Chuck Steak this is a tougher cut of meat and should be marinated before grilling. This steak is better used when you plan to cut up the meat for dishes like fajitas.
  Full article > 

Almost forgot: Barbeque Ribs Recipe 

Meat Packages Provide Bulk Savings

Enjoy high quality with lower costs with our options for meat packages. View our web page for more information Meat Packages

Join Us on Facebook – our Facebook page posts events and specials as well as some local news. click on the banner below and say hi.

Follow us @TweetsforMeats 

Wishing you a great Spring season from all of us at Long’s Meat Market

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Let's Start with April Fools Day

No Joke
Hello out there ! We always publish this blog on the 1st of every month, and since today is April Fools day should we make some jokes? We found some butcher jokes out there on Google but didn't like any of them. So we have to say that we are not kidding about how much we appreciate our customers, all of the great feedback that we have, and that we have the best quality meats in town for reasonable prices. 

Important days this month:

World Health Day (April 7th) Buddha's birthday (April 8th), Thai New Year (April 13th),
Earth Day (April 22),  Take Our Children to Work Day (4th Thursday) , Arbor Day (last Friday of April)

"Roto-Wednesdays" - rotisserie chicken available from 4-6pm. Call ahead to reserve one on Wednesdays or any day.


Fridays: Free wine tasting
enjoy a white and a red from our stock of domestic and imported wines in our Wine and Cheese Shop, that also has a full menu of deli items such as Panini sandwiches, Boar's Head, local and imported cheeses, refrigerated items. Tables and chairs for you to dine in the deli area.

Everyday: 

Growlers are Here - Enjoy the Cold Beer

Growlers are 64 oz generic bottles that we provide for a deposit, and allow you to get a fill or refill of two types of beer that we now have on tap for reasonable prices. Right now we offer Ninkasi Spring Reign and Descender Good Life IPA, both very popular beers.

Prices for both beers: : $15 deposit for a Growler bottle if you don't have your own. 20 cents an ounce, $12.80 to fill a 64 oz bottle. Have a glass here? $3.50 a pint, either beer. 

While They Last: New York Prime Steaks

New York prime steaks, 8oz. six to a pack, 4 packs in a box. 24 steaks total, frozen @$85 a box. (saves up to 40% off of quality steak prices)

Otherwise, fresh cut meats or cut to order - Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Pork.

Facebook Page Continues to Grow and Post News
We recently hit the 800 mark for fans of our page and enjoy the feedback. W post announcements, specials, holiday meat information, and more. Like us and join our page : www.Facebook.com/LongsMeatMarket 

Tweets for Meats

Our official twitter account is not quite as active as Facebook. However we will post recipes, and announcements there also. Here's a few recipes:

Links: Best Asian Recipes
in honor of the Buddha's birthday and Thai New Year:

Braised Organic Lamb Shanks with Wild Mushrooms Served on Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
(picture below right >)

Our Legacy - A Long Tradition From Charnelton to SouthTowne Shoppes and Facebook
There’s something cool about vintage. To know that a business has been going for over 100 years, and is still family owned. To see the traditions of Old World style artisan meat preparation coming back and enhancing our product choices, and our palettes. This month we are honoring the traditions and time-tested meat preparation methods which are reflected in our goal of providing quality meats both locally and from vintage companies. We also have a legacy that goes back to 1927 on Charnelton St. You can read about that on our web site if you are interested. Here's some vintage traditions from a few of our artisan meat vendors.

P.G. Molinari is a name that has meant excellence in Italian salami and sausage for over 100 years. Founded in 1896, Molinari & Sons has carried on the traditional Italian art of sausage-making in the cool climate of San Francisco. Through four generations, the Molinari family has provided Americans with the finest in salamis and Italian sausages of all types. As a family-owned business, P.G. Molinari and Sons continues the tradition of quality products and service.

Saag’s Products LLC, a small San Francisco Bay Area manufacturer, maintains the tradition of handcrafted sausages and deli meats first practiced by its founder in 1933 and continued today by artisans who take pride in their work. George Saag set out to create authentic German specialty meats and sausages. Using old-world recipes in a small butcher shop in downtown Oakland, California, he perfected his craft and Saag’s quickly became a local favorite.

Boar's Head -Family owned for over 100 years

The first delicatessen products were distributed using the name Boar's Head Brand in the New York City area in 1905. Products were delivered by horse-drawn wagon to small delicatessens and "Mom and Pop" stores. By 1933, distribution of Boar's Head Brand products had grown. It was at that time that the founder, Frank Brunckhorst, dissatisfied with the quality of cooked hams which were available to him, decided that he would open a manufacturing plant of his own. The first plant was started in a small building in Brooklyn with only three employees.

Wishing all of you an awesome April and Spring Season,
from all of us at Long's Meat Market


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Marching into Spring 2013

Welcome to the March issue of The Butcher's Blog, now in it's 4th year of publishing. This month we have two major holidays, St Patrick's on the 17th, and Easter falling on the 31st. Both have meat favorites that we will have ready for you.

St Patrick's Corned Beef 
We brine our own beef for three weeks and use mainly R&R rounds that are leaner than brisket but will also have some brisket corned beef available while it lasts. To be safe you need to order early to make sure that you have the meat that you want secured here, as it is a popular item.

Irish Lamb Stew and Recipes

 "Irish stew, "ballymaloe"  as it is called in Gaelic, is traditionally made of lamb or mutton (less tender sheep over two years of age), potatoes, onions, and parsley. Often, lamb or mutton neck bones, shanks, and other trimmings were the only basis for the stock. Yet, these would-be discards still held enough flavor after a long simmering process to do justice to a hearty bowl of stew. Modern recipes may add Guinness stout to the mix for additional taste."  (About.com Irish Stew History)  As you may know, we have year round free range lamb available from Anderson's ranches, raised locally in Brownsville.
View a number of Irish Stew Recipes for Ideas > 

Easter Ham or Lamb ?
Both of these meats are in demand for Easter and we suggest that you order early by mid month to secure your preference for quantity and quality. Our hams and lamb are the best available for free range, hormone free, and delicious in taste. We actually also sell locally grown eggs in case you want to make us your one stop Easter shoppe! Here at Long’s we offer our own in house spiral cut and honey glaze ham on a pre-order basis (we run out of these fast – pre-order is best to make sure that you have one ready.) We also offer the leg of lamb, and rack of lamb, and our lamb crown roasts are starting to get popular.

Thanks for the Yelps 
If you are inclined to yelp and want to leave a review, here’s one place to do it.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/longs-meat-market-eugene
another is our Facebook page. Thanks for all of your positive feedback!

Ukranian Hand Painted Easter Eggs- A pysanka (Ukrainian: писанка, plural: pysanky) is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated using a wax-resist (batik) method. The word comes from the verb pysaty, "to write", as the designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax. The word pysanka refers specifically to an egg decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs, and is not a generic term for any egg decorated using wax resist.

Tweets for Meats
Our Twitter account, titled "Tweets for Meats" has sporadic, random, unplanned, tweets that related to recipes, a new blog, events, or other news from our store. If you want to follow us, we need to approve it to avoid spam. Thanks for your patience! Link: Tweets for Meats






Lots of activity on our Facebook page. It's all about you. Tell us what you like, and let us keep you posted for events, news, and specials. Long's Facebook Page>;

Wishing you a great month,

From all of us at Long's Meat Market,

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February 2013

Hello again from all of us at Long's ! We've got a Superbowl coming up Feb 3rd (Go Niners), the Chinese New Year of the Serpent Feb 10th, and of course Sweetheart Day on the 14th. Our Valentine Day Sweepsteaks is launched officially today February 1st with a drawing scheduled for Feb 11th. You are invited to enter our free drawing for two 8oz filet mignon steaks and a bottle of sparkly. Here's a toast to having a great month of February 2013.

on Facebook - Again!
Feb 1 -Feb 11th - one entry per person

Visit our Facebook page to enter the free drawing for our Sweepsteaks, and be ready to win two 8oz fillet Mignon steaks with some sparking wine.
entry form here on Longs Facebook Contest Page Not on Facebook? Send an email to:
webmaster@longsmeatmarket.com and put "Free Drawing" in subject line. 

Where the Buffalo Roam
We've got fresh ground free range buffalo back in our racks and our pricing is about 30% lower than the other local markets.  Buffalo is a popular alternative to ground beef with 70-90% less fat than beef and 50% less cholesterol. It is also higher in protein, iron and all the omega and amino acids.    Buffalo burgers, stew, meatballs, or meat loaf can add a different twist to your menu planning.

Happy Chinese New Year - Try a Meat Recipe for Luck

The most important element of Chinese New Year is the reunion dinner which is held on the eve of the New Year. This is the time when all family members will come for a meal together in the parents or eldest brother’s home, or nowadays in restaurants as well. The reunion dinner spread is usually lavish, with multiple courses including dishes of chicken, pork and fish. Here's a few Chinese recipes that bring luck and may be used for the New Year.
Goutie Pot Stickers - Peking Duck -
Beef and Veggie Lettuce Wrap

Locavores Unite

When you buy from Long's you are buying local, or Oregon-raised, or Northwest raised healthier meat products. Our two top beef meat suppliers are Knee Deep Cattle Company for free range grass fed beef, and R&R Ranch for free range finished with grain- fed beef. For lamb we have used Anderson Ranch lamb products for years right here in Brownsville. For pork we have a partnership with two Oregon based companies: Carlton Farms and Tails and Trotters, known for their hazelnut fed pork). We have ongoing communications with our vendors -ranchers of sustainable free range and hormone-free animals. We are into our fourth decade with some of these vendors-one of the reasons that sets us apart from other retail meat providers.

Meat Packages Becoming More Popular
Our prices are lower than other healthy meat market counters in town and we offer even more savings with our meat packages program. We have three packages and lots of options for you to add certain meat products to each package.
Checkout our table that shows it all. >

Butcher's Blog Now Optimized for Mobile
This blog is now optimized for mobile devices, and is available to view
here at this link : http://longsmeatmarket.blogspot.com/

Facebook Page Passes 700 in January
www.facebook.com/LongsMeatMarket
Our Facebook page keeps growing every week as more people like our page. We appreciate your business and plan to keep you happy in 2013 with quality products and personal service, as well as specials, and this monthly newsletter. Like our page to receive updates, specials, and news.

Weekly Reminders: Wine Tasting and Rotisserie Chicken
"Roto Wednesday" is the official name of our rotisserie chicken day with free range roasted chickens ready to go from 4pm-6pm (and available by advanced order any day that we are open). Sometime we wax poetic with our Facebook posts....
Avoiding the kitchen? 
It might be that kind of day
Enjoy our rotisserie chicken
What else can we say?
Fridays between 4-6pm we have free wine tasting. Both have increased in popularity as they become a part of our traditions here at Long's.

Tweets for Meats
Our Twitter account is mainly for posting meat recipes, and we just posted a few of the Chinese meat recipes mentioned above in this newsletter. If you want to follow us on Twitter, be patient as we need to approve every request to try and avoid spam.

Long's on Pinterest? Yes, just getting started ....
We now have a Pinterest business page and have posted a few pictures there.
 http://pinterest.com/source/longsmeatmarket.com/
We're following some insanely delicious recipes from Jeannie Guzman:
http://pinterest.com/jeannieguzman1/insanely-delicious-recipes-pin-it-forward/

From all of us here at Long's,
we hope that you have a great month in February
Good luck with the drawing and Happy Valentine's Day. 


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Happy New Year 2013

Welcome to the new Butchers Blog!

Super Bowl XLVII is coming soon, and we are kicking off the New Year with some specials listed below. Thank you for your business this past year. We look forward to a New Year and wish you a great one ! We have changed our design-header and width for The Butcher's Blog, including pictures from our new web site. If you would like to subscribe to our email list, we send out a link to this blog on the 1st of every month. Occasionally we send out notices of special events or "Sweepsteaks" contest information. Subscribe with form > 

January 1st Register Guard Ad Specials

from the ad:
The best brisket and pulled pork sandwiches in Eugene - $6.99

 "Roto" Wednesdays  - Rotisserie chickens, free range, 5 lb, pre-cooked
garlic lover's seasoning, $13.99 - also available other days with pre- order. >
Boar's Head deli meats and cheeses, best prices in town + 10% off

Meat Packages
Choose your own combo with three packages or order in bulk and save money. We are now offering special prices for  meat packages, whole or half carcass, and natural luau hogs. Call ahead to place an order or ask questions. There is a one week lead time needed for whole hogs to assure sizing. All of our prices include cutting and wrapping. To order: (541) 344-3172 or email us at info@longsmeatmarket.com.                    

New Web Site Getting Lots of Traffic
In December 2012, we had 1623 visits to our web site. On our site we have information about our meat products including exotic meats, a video, meat packages, our Wine and Cheese Shop and Deli, and our legacy-history since 1927. If you have not seen our seen our new site, please visit  www.LongsMeatMarket.com  FREE - Weekly Wine TastingDue to popular demand we are continuing our free wine tastings Fridays 4-6pm. We usually offer both reds and whites, local and imported. We have a large selection in our deli of excellent wines.

Facebook 2013 - www.Facebook.com/LongsMeatMarket 

In this New Year our Facebook page will continue to post information about ad specials, Sweepsteaks contest giveaways, events, meat products, recipes, nice photos, and more.

"Tweets forMeats" - Meat Recipes -

Follow us on Twitter to receive recipes and other news usually posted at the end of every month. Recipe of the month: Chicken in White Wine Mushroom Sauce by Kitchout.com

About our Store - established in 1927

We carry a variety of beef products for every discerning taste, including Prime Beef - 2% of cattle reach this grade - and supply Eugene's top restaurants with fresh local meat. If you haven't been in our market you probably have experienced a meal containing our products in your favorite eating establishment. Our personal service counter is staffed by five meat cutters, available for your questions and giving advice on proper cuts to be used for your dinner party as well as cooking advice. Visit our store and compare our quality and reasonable pricing to anywhere else in Oregon, or nationwide. We are proud of our tradition as one of Oregon's best meat markets.

Wishing you a great New Year,
From all of us at Long's Meat Market

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Tis the Season

a Holiday poem 

Season’s Greetings!
The holiday season is already here
And we are all very busy this time of year
We hope you enjoy these days with lots of good cheer
and we also wish you the best for the New Year!

Of course the most popular meats could be prime rib and turkey

But in between don’t forget about our steaks and beef jerky

Or how about some Oregon Buffalo stew?
With onions, fresh garlic and Ninkasi brew?
Don’t forget the mistletoe, holly, and egg nog(and a free email subscription to The Butcher’s Blog!)

From all of us at Long’s Meat Market, we wish you safe and joyful holidays. In this special season, whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or a Winter Solstice celebration, we hope that you and your family have some special moments together. 

You pick the meats ! Learn about our big discounts with Meat Packages on our new web site @ www.LongsMeatMarket.com > 

Celebrate the season with some of our specials being offered this month! 
Watch for these Long’s Meat Market ad specials this month in the Register Guard  :

Best Brisket and Pulled Pork sandwiches in Eugene for $6.99 
Roto Wednesday 4-6pm (other days by pre-order) : free range Rotisserie Chicken , 5lb, $13.99
Boar’s Head meats and cheeses 10% off

Knee Deep Cattle Company – free range beef
Santa Maria tri-tip $9.98
everyday low price for
85% Lean Ground Chuck : $3.98 lb
94% Lean Ground Sirloin : $4.89 lb

10% off on 10lbs or more !

Cheeses
20% off certain varieties as advertised ! 

Free Wine Tasting: Fridays 4pm-6pm 

every Friday enjoy free wine tasting from our selections in our Wine and Cheese Deli.

Register Guard Ads
watch for our ad specials in the Guard this month on December 5th, 7th, 12th, 19th, and 21st. We also try to post them on our Facebook page.

Gift Baskets and Gift Certificates

You bring the basket and we will help you fill it! We have wines, dry imported salami, Boar’s Head and other dried meat products, exotic sauces and condiments…….and of course, gift certificates.


www.Facebook.com/LongsMeatMarket 

Join Us on Facebook! Our list and insights are growing fast. We post updates on wine tastings, specials, certain featured meat products, events, and more . Check out our new “fan page”, links, and “the wall”.

Tweets for Meats
Our Twitter account “Tweets for Meats”  publishes occasional recipes and announcements
Follow us and receive updates that we also post on Facebook.

Yelped Lately?:

Find Us on Yelp > we are thankful to have an average of 5 star rating son our Yelp page. If you want to yelp about us, here's the link.

Recipes
courtesy of John Carlile, Kitchout.com in Eugene
Barbeque Beef Ribs > 

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From all of us at Long’s Meat Market,

Have a nice holiday season, and thanks you for your business this year ! 

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