With only one day left to prepare for Father’s Day 2013, we’ll leave you with one simple recommendation: speed over to Kennett Square’s Country Butcher Fine Foods Market—stat. While loading up your padre for a quick, delicious trip to this culinary dreamscape may be the best Father’s Day present yet, a Saturday pitstop for gift shopping is also a perfect attack.
This week, with owners Dan and Dorothy Boxler by my side, we hand-picked the top gifts that they’re stocking—all of which we’re sure will score points with that special guy in your life.
Country Butcher Apron: If your dad is a loyal follower of this real-deal butcher shop that dates back to 1982, treat him to a sturdy apron that’ll be perfect to throw on when he’s grilling up high-quality meats. $19.95
Peppermeister Pepper Grinder: Add amusement to your dad’s tabletop with this novelty pepper grinder. With a quick twist of the bottleneck of the beechwood-sculpted, beer bottle-shaped grinder, this gadget will have him itching to always spice up his dinner. $19.99
Kebo One Hand Bottle Opener: Give dad the gift of convenience with this innovative, stainless steel throwback that allows him to pop off bottle caps one-handed. Imagine all the things he could be doing now with his free hand — eating, high fiving … $20.99
Lakeshore Whole Grain Irish Mustard with Irish Whiskey: As the perfect accessory to house-made sausages, cured meats and artisan cheeses (all of which are available at CB), this rough-cut whole-grain mustard is mild, delightfully tangy and most importantly, something dad will love to savor. Guinness Stout mustard is also available in stock. $5.95
Beer Flats Porter Crackers: Grab the aforementioned mustard, wedges from the cheese case and these crackers, and you’ve compiled your dad’s new favorite snack. The sturdy, flatbread-esque crackers are crafted with whole grain rye, butter and Porter beer, and are intended for beer and food pairings. Don’t skimp—give dad the full package. $7.99
Chocolate Bacon Toffee: These spheres of glory may be our newest candy obsession. Everything is better bacon, especially when the pork pinches are smothered in chocolate. We’re sure your father will agree. $11.04
Cutting Boards: Available in rectangular and circular designs, these swanky, CB-engraved cutting boards are what any at-home chef would want in their kitchen. Give your cooking father a gift he wants! $20.99
Still need options? You’re in luck. Country Butcher stocks the finest quality meats, featuring fresh cuts of locally raised, dry aged USDA Prime meats, house-made varieties of sausages, stuffed dinner roasts, exotic offerings (elk, bison, rabbit and pheasant), and much more. The market has everything you need to round out your dining experiences, from over one-hundred artisan cheeses and cheese plate accompaniments, to imported olive oils and vinegars, local pastas and sauces, and we’re just getting started.
Find Country Butcher at 145 S. Walnut St. in Kennett Square. Through Father’s Day Weekend, Country Butcher’s hours of operation are as follows: Friday (June 14) until 7 p.m., Saturday (June 15), 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; closed Sunday.
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