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Welcome to the new Lobel’s Culinary Club.

In the years since we launched our Web site and online butcher shop, the Lobel’s Culinary Club has become the cornerstone of our communications with our customers old and new. Our e-mails span the latest news about products and promotions to help you plan peak dining experiences for family meals, special events, and casual entertaining.

A fundamental part of the Culinary Club content comes from our unique perspective as butchers on meat handling and preparation. And while there are many recipes to share, we want to help you go beyond specific recipes to a wider world of in-depth explorations of cooking techniques. When you understand the fundamentals, you are free to invent your own culinary masterpieces.

We believe the more you know about preparing the finest meat money can buy, the more you will enjoy serving it to your family and friends.

With the launch of our expanded Culinary Club, we’ve created a living archive of knowledge that is gleaned from past e-mails and will grow with future e-mails.

Within the Culinary Club, we hope you’ll find numerous and useful resources to enhance your confidence in preparing the finest and freshest meats available, and ensure your absolute delight with the results.

For your dining pleasure,

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Stanley, David, Mark, and Evan Lobel

Thanksgiving Strategy: It’s All in the Preparation

On November 8,2011 In entertaining , holidays , poultry , recipes & techniques , thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is one of those meals that has a lot going on, and there’s great importance in getting it right. This is Thanksgiving, after all! It’s one of the most anticipated meals of the year. And whether you trot out all the family-loved favorite recipes or your own variations on a theme, it’s a meal that makes memories.

So to up your chances of pulling it off without a hitch, here are a few tips that’ll make your day a bit easier and give you an idea of how long some preparation steps actually take. No need to wind up in a panic on Thanksgiving morning because you didn’t consider how long it would take to bring the turkey to room temperature before stuffing and roasting.

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Accompaniments: Traditional and Non-Traditional

On November 8,2011 In entertaining , holidays , thanksgiving , food pairings

Everyone looks forward to the traditional side dishes for Thanksgiving Day dinner. Stuffing, creamy mashed potatoes, tart cranberry sauce, golden brown rolls, roasted sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, warm biscuits, and more! Are you hungry yet?

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Ask the Butcher: How do you carve a turkey?

On November 8,2011 In ask the butcher , holidays , poultry , thanksgiving , turkey

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Giving Thanks for the Leftovers

On November 8,2011 In holidays , recipes & techniques , thanksgiving

Thanksgiving turkey without leftovers? That’s absurd!

In a lot of households, a whole, roasted turkey is a once-, maybe twice-, a-year kind of thing. In between, turkey is pretty much a deli item or something we buy in parts. So when we do it, we tend to do it big—making a larger turkey than we need for a single meal. Thereby, we extend the joy and enjoyment of a home-roasted turkey.

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Great Meals, No Matter the Weather

On October 10,2011 In autumn , entertaining , recipes & techniques , recipes & techniques , winter , roasting , grilling , summer , spring , beef

As summer fades into autumn, our focus on meal planning begins its own transition. It's that time of year when we're reluctant to give up our grilling tongs and wood chips, yet our thoughts turn to the seasonal harvest and our appetites build for meals offering comfort and warmth.

So, take advantage of any good weather the season offers. However, it’s a good idea to build menus around dishes that can be prepared outdoors or indoors if a change in the weather requires a change in your cooking and entertaining game plan.

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Autumn's Abundance: Cooking with Fall Produce

On October 10,2011 In autumn , recipes & techniques , seasons

With the wide availability of fruits and vegetables from all over the world all year ’round, one could lose touch with the seasonality of our produce.

This time of year—from Labor Day until the snow starts to fly—offers a unique opportunity to combine the last of the late-summer harvest vegetables with early autumn varieties.

Local farmers’ markets and roadside stands are the bellwether of seasonal foods. Flavored by the summer sun, tomatoes, corn, peppers, and other treasures have dwindling availability. In growing numbers, earthy cabbages, apples, mushrooms, squashes, and root vegetables are making an appearance.

And in autumn, our methods of cooking change as well. The segue begins: from grilling and dining al fresco to gathering around the hearth for the comfort of braises, stews, and roasts.

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New Video! How To: Stew

On October 10,2011 In recipes & techniques , stewing , videos

Chilly fall weather calls for tummy-warming comfort foods. In this how-to video tutorial, Mark Lobel shows you the step-by-step process of creating a delicious homemade stew.

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Tasty Treats for Halloween

On September 29,2011 In entertaining , recipes & techniques , holidays , autumn

Whether you’re preparing for a houseful of costume-clad adults or making sure your youngsters head out for trick or treating with full tummies, a Halloween party or fall family dinner can become any kind of affair you like. Quick-serve dishes or hearty comfort food will fit the bill every time. And even though it’s Halloween, we demystify the scariest of culinary tasks for you with our expert tips and techniques.

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New Video! How To: Grill Burgers with Direct Heat

On September 14,2011 In beef , grilling , recipes & techniques , videos

What is more perfect to enjoy during a football game than a plump and juicy burger hot off the grill? Burgers up to 3/4 inch in size are best grilled using direct heat. In this how-to video tutorial, Evan Lobel shows you the step-by-step process of grilling a burger with the direct heat method.

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We’re Raising the Bar on Stadium Food

On September 14,2011 In beef , metlife stadium , poultry

The 2011 football season is officially underway, and Lobel’s has once again teamed up with Weber Grills to bring New York Jets and New York Giants fans the ultimate hot-off-the-grill steak and chicken sandwiches. And we’ve got a new convenient location!

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Thanksgiving Strategy: It’s All in the Preparation

Accompaniments: Traditional and Non-Traditional

Ask the Butcher: How do you carve a turkey?

Giving Thanks for the Leftovers

Great Meals, No Matter the Weather

Autumn's Abundance: Cooking with Fall Produce

New Video! How To: Stew

Tasty Treats for Halloween

New Video! How To: Grill Burgers with Direct Heat

We’re Raising the Bar on Stadium Food