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Chimney Sticks

Chimney Sticks

Most people have heard of a Landjeager, as it seems this European style fermented sausage has found its way around many parts of the world. Here at Valbella’s, Walter has been making Landjeager’s for over 40 years. Anyone that has lived in Canmore long enough knows if you want a good Landjeager, Valbella’s is your spot. But what about Valbella’s sidekick to the Landjeager, the infamous black Chimney stick? Personally, its one of my favourite Valbella products and out of the over 300 products we make that says a lot! The term Chimney sticks comes from the original name of...

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Why we should be cooking with Beef Tallow

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Why we should be cooking with Beef Tallow

If you’re like most people, you’ve never cooked with tallow fat before. Most of us grew up under the mantra: skip the animal fat and bring on those unsaturated plant-based oils! But, now we’re finding that a lot of the traditional food preparation methods – like slow-simmering bone broth and pickling garden veggies in vinegar – are actually some of the best cooking techniques for ensuring we’re consuming a nutrient-dense diet. Cooking with tallow fat is the latest health food re-discovery that, it turns out, our ancestors had right all along.   What Is Tallow Fat? Tallow fat is a...

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