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What are Starfish Packs and why do they exist?

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:40:51 GMT

One Teachers Need To Feed Her Students Leads To Creation Of Unique Rotary Club Program

The Starfish Pack Program started as a pilot project with 6 backpacks as a response to an Abbotsford teacher’s cry for help. She was feeding many of her Kindergarten students who were coming to school on Monday hungry. The hunger was affecting their moods and their ability to focus in class. This was not just an Abbotsford problem.

Many students across the province rely on school breakfast and lunch programs to fill their tummy’s on school days. When it comes to the weekend, they don’t have the food they need. Starfish Pack is design to help change that. Starfish provides backpacks with 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, and snacks to hungry students each weekend of the school year.

Teachers have reported improvements in children’s reading skills, math skills, and ability to focus and to do good work. Starfish has now expanded to over 20 cities now including Victoria with the help of the Harbourside Rotary Club and Fairway Markets. The program is helping make sure children across Greater Victoria do not have to worry about weekend hunger. In 2023, Rotary Harbourside is up to 100 packs weekly for kids. Fairway Market, key mandate is to support food insecurities in our communities.

Twice a year, the Starfish program runs at all Fairway Market to fundraise, we ask our community for support, all donations goes to help bellies filled and kids focussed in school. We thank you.

Canadian Beef Basics

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:19:58 GMT

Delicious And Nutritious Canadian Beef At Fairway Market

Canadian beef is renowned for its exceptional quality. The cattle are raised in vast open spaces, allowing them to graze on natural, nutrient-rich grass, which contributes to the tenderness and taste of the meat. Canadian beef is a rich source of essential nutrients, including high-quality proteins, vitamins (B12, B6, niacin), minerals (iron, zinc), and healthy fats. Consuming Canadian beef as part of a balanced diet can contribute to overall health and well-being.

Canadian beef offers a wide range of cuts and products to suit various culinary preferences and cooking styles. From succulent steaks and juicy burgers to tender roasts and flavourful stews, Canadian beef provides versatility and adaptability in the kitchen.

Check out your local Fairway Market for a wide selection of cuts raised for you by Canadian beef producers.

CANADIAN BEEF GRADING BASICS

Any cut of beef can be The Best Cut – it is most important to choose the right cut for the cooking method that you want to use.

For example, grilled on the barbecue as a kabob, Stewing Beef cubes may not be very tender . . . but slowly simmered in a savoury blend of broth and red wine and Stewing Beef can become one of the most tender, flavourful beef cuts.

INSPECTION

Canada has a comprehensive Meat Inspection System in place to help ensure Canadians have access to a safe, wholesome food supply. Inspection is not related to eating quality or Grading.

Inspection can take place a t the federal, provincial and municipal government levels

GRADING

Beef Grading can indicate the amount of marbling in the meat. Grading is a voluntary process for Canadian beef, but Inspection for safety is mandatory.

Canada’s Top Grades, ranging from most to least marbling are: Canada Prime (available mainly in restaurants), Canada AAA, Canada AA or Canada A.

Beef can be sold ungraded, but eating quality can vary. Grading has nothing to do with Inspection.

MARBLING

Marbling can enhance the juiciness and flavour of beef. It refers to the amount of fine white flecks of fat that you see running through the lean meat.

Beef Grading can indicate the amount of marbling in the meat.

AGING

Aging can dramatically improve beef tenderness and flavour. In the aging process, beef is held at controlled temperatures and humidity for a period of time. During this time, enzymes naturally occurring in the meat break down some of the connective tissue that contributes to toughness.

For enhanced eating quality, look for beef that is aged at least 10 to 14 days. Check with your meat counter representative for details about the aging policy of the beef they sell.

Beef CANNOT be safely aged in a home refrigerator.

Source: Canadian Beef, https://canadabeef.ca/cuts-by-colour/

Fire Up The Grill And Make These Classic Cheeseburgers For Your Next BBQ

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:02:32 GMT

Fire up the grill and make these Classic Cheeseburgers for your next BBQ. Topped with our Lactose Free Medium Cheddar, these juicy burgers are quick, easy, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get the recipe here.

Schools In, Let The Lunch Grind Begin

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:43:42 GMT

Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs and figuring lunch out day in and day out takes its toll. Let Fairway Market help with a wide variety of kids favourites to help fill the lunch kit. And for the days that your extra busy (ok, that's every day for a parent) we have an amazing selection of prepared food ready when you are. Keep them healthy and happy with Fairway Market.

Sandwiches

Drop by and choose from a selection prepared right here in our kitchen.

Asian Take-Out

Check out our Asian Market at the Quadra, Shelbourne and Nanaimo locations for great tasting food they will love and is easy to warm up.

Deli

Ready to eat favourites like Samosa, salads, chicken wings and more takes the pressure off you and adds something they will love.

See you soon at your local Fairway Market.

Get Ready For Fall Vegetables

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 04:27:56 GMT

Just because fall is here doesn't mean you can't enjoy amazing fresh local vegetables. As the nights get colder you can add some hardy veggies to your meal that flourish in the fall. Here is a great year round seasonal calendar of grown in BC vegetables from BuyBC. Stop by your local Fairway Market and explore what's in season.