For some households, the New Year means a new opportunity to learn how to cook more at home! It’s easy to get into the habit of stopping for fast food or takeout on the way home after a long day. But overall, cooking at home is generally more affordable and nutritious. Plus, you can experiment with new recipes and get into a new habit of enjoying home cooking on the regular. When you’re familiar with cooking often, this lends more freedom to eating what you want including more recipes from different cuisines.
Christmas and Hanukkah are almost here and it’s time to plan for your holiday prime rib roast! Tacoma Boys’ meat case and butcher counter offers multiple cuts and types of meat. This means you can stay prepared for the holidays with your choice of meat and seafood. A huge variety of already-assembled entrees like stuffed chicken breast or pork chops bring the flavor and cut down on prep time, too. But for Christmas or other winter holidays, consider cooking prime rib for a traditional and tasty dinner main!
For those with a sweet tooth, Thanksgiving desserts are the best part of the holiday! And it’s something to look forward to and plan all season long. Classics like pumpkin or apple pie are popular for good reason. But if you want to get a bit more creative with nontraditional desserts, there are plenty of tasty recipes to try. Read on for examples of 5 unique Thanksgiving desserts plus snacks for your holiday spread.
From sweet or dry, to fruity or acidic, Tacoma Boys has plenty of Thanksgiving wines to try. A wide selection of hundreds of domestic and imported bottles means there is an option for everyone at the table! And red, white, and rosé wines all go so well with the rich and light flavors of Thanksgiving dinner.
Football season has begun and so have game day parties! Get ready to cheer on your favorite team with snacks, appetizers, and of course lots of beer to wash it down. Here at Tacoma Boys, you can choose from dozens of varieties of beer, cider, and wine. That includes lots of local breweries and nonalcoholic options, too! As the football season continues on, there are so many beers and food snacks to enjoy at your game day parties.
Many people like meal prepping as it saves time and money and encourages home cooking and nutritious eating. Sometimes, it can be difficult to eat nourishing meals when there’s little time to cook throughout the week. Whole foods and ingredients like lean protein, grains, and vegetables have to be prepared in some way to make them tasty and satisfying. And even if you enjoy cooking, meal prepping can be helpful for feeding busy families, especially as the new school year begins.
The end of summer is slowly approaching and that means it's time to celebrate with Labor Day appetizers! While the holiday represents and recognizes the American workers labor movement, it also marks the end of summer for many. This year’s Labor Day is on Sunday, September 5— It's often a long weekend for both kids and adults. And if you plan on gathering with friends or family to enjoy this first weekend of the month, Tacoma Boys has plenty of ingredients and ideas for delicious dishes to cook up!
The summer season is winding down but it's not too late to cook up some fun burger recipes! Sauces, cheeses, vegetables, and other fixins are an easy way to add flavor and customize a tray of burgers. And while juicy ground beef hamburgers are probably first to come to mind, burgers can be made with other meat, seafood, and even veggies. So when it comes to grilling up your favorite chicken, salmon, or hamburger, there are plenty of different ways to make your burger recipes shine.
Say hello to August and get ready to celebrate National S’mores Day! The summery day is all about enjoying those tasty treats in new or traditional ways. Ooey gooey, warm, and crunchy, s’mores are something to look forward to in anticipation of the summer months and especially camping trips. This year, celebrate summer and s’mores on Wednesday, August 10! Mix it up with different fillings and toppings from Tacoma Boys and you’ll appreciate the sweet treat even more.
Fresh and full of flavor, summer tomatoes are delicious and plentiful throughout the season. At the end of August especially, there are tons of tomatoes to enjoy in the Pacific Northwest! It’s the peak time when tomato plants are ripe, gardens are overflowing, and the produce section is packed with the fruit. Some people —Especially those with vegetable gardens— find themselves with an abundant amount to eat. Good thing there are plenty of ways to cook and savor late summer tomatoes!
