Written By Guest Writer Artisan / Edibles / Food Shops Mar 1, 2012 Two Rivers Specialty Meats SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest“We told the story of the farm, the farmer, and the cow, and our concept was born.” -Jason Pleym, President & Co-Founder, Two Rivers Meats. Two Rivers Meats President and Co-Founder Jason Pleym. right: Pemberton Meadows FarmHave you ever found yourself perusing a restaurant menu, pondering a meat dish, yet worried about the quality of the product––or quality of life had by the animal? Today’s consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental and ethical concerns associated with factory farming and the mainstream poultry and livestock industry. Enter Two Rivers Meats, the company founded in January 2008 by Jason and Margot Pleym. Inspired by Margot’s father’s farm, Pemberton Meadows Natural Beef, the couple set out to find other producers of cattle, poultry, sheep, game, and pork that demonstrated the same dedication to ethical and sustainable animal husbandry. Today, Two Rivers Meats represents over 20 small-scale farms, ranches, and producers, supplying dozens of discerning restaurants, hotels and retailers across British Columbia. Some of their products include custom-cut beef, chicken, pork, duck, venison, elk, and game birds, as well as housemade sausages and charcuterie. All Two Rivers products are antibiotic, hormone, and chemical-feed free. Says Jason Pleym, “We go straight to the farm and speak with the farmer. We learn and inspect what they do, and how they do it…[then] tell the story of the product, which in turn helps the consumer in their decision making process. They are now educated in the food they are cooking for their customers and families.” The concept is catching on, and Two Rivers Meats is busier than ever. As more hotels, restaurants and stores make the switch, the company is also considering a direct-to-consumer program. Good news for concerned consumers, and even better news for all the would-be jam-packed, medicated animals of the factory farm world. So, what cut does the man who made 2011 Business in Vancouver’s 40 under 40 list like the most? “I have enjoyed cooking our Heritage Angus beef cheeks, slow braise in red wine and fennel, star anise…flavour, texture, melt-in-your-mouth goodness!” Sold. Two Rivers Meats180 Donaghy AvenueNorth Vancouver, B.C.(604) 990-5288www.tworiversmeats.com butchersChefsEdiblesFolksmeat SHARE VIA: Facebook Twitter Pinterest Written By: Guest Writer We get many people writing guest articles for us, as well as past contributors. This is the Guest ... Read More You may also like Artisan / Drink / Events / Food / Food Events / Victoria May 21, 2019 The Cheese and Meat Festival When the sun’s out and gorgeously beating down on a weekend mid-May, people in Victoria require an exceptional reason to stay inside for a few ... Read More Artisan / Food / Food Shops March 14, 2014 Ten Years of True Grain Bread “The original Cowichan Bay Bakery and its Okanagan sister location celebrate a decade of baking made from freshly milled, local, organic ... Read More Artisan / Good For You / Health / One ingredient August 6, 2013 The Vinegar Lady Vinegar is one of the world’s most widely used condiments—every culture around the world utilizes the pantry staple. The Italians love their ... Read More Artisan / One ingredient / Vancouver July 19, 2013 Earnest Ice Cream: Vancouver’s Very Own A day without ice cream is a day wasted. At least that is how entrepreneurs Ben Earnst and Erica Bernardi of Vancouver’s Earnest Ice Cream feel. ... Read More Artisan / Food News / One ingredient June 10, 2013 Cheese of the Month June: Blossom’s Blue A little bit of blue cheese goes a long way. That’s the literal truth about Blossom’s Blue, an exceptional blue cheese made by Moonstruck Organic ... Read More Artisan / One ingredient April 29, 2013 Cheese of the Month May: Alpindon Eat is happy to announce we will be featuring one “Cheese of the month” article each month online. Expand your cheese tastes! ... Read More 1 Comment May 29, 2014 forage | eat less sugar you're sweet enough[…] birthday brunch consisted of a yummy cheese frittata for her, Two Rivers turkey sausage hash, free run eggs and local root veggies for me and a kale salad that we shared. […]
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