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These are not your average grapes! For the next few weeks have some extra special grapes in our farm markets. Witch Finger and Cotton Candy (they taste like cotton candy)! These delicious grapes are,
🍇non GMO
🍇seedless
🍇full of flavour - so sweet
🍇only available for a limited time
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Available at the following locations
Maple Ridge
Mission
Tsawwassen
North Vancouver
Cotton Candy grapes are $5.99lb Witch Finger are $4.99lb. ...

Do you have a favourite reusable bag? We do!! This new Meridian jute bag is fantastic! Here’s what we love about this bag -
❤️It’s huge! It holds so much stuff! It measures 15” x 14” and 7” across the bottom.
❤️It has super strong handles
❤️The inside has a waxed finish that is wipeable.
❤️They fold up nice and flat for storage.
❤️They hold their shape when you pack them with groceries.
❤️It’s adorable and environmental which we love!
❤️They’re affordable at $7 each! ...

❄️SNOW DAY!❄️ Cold days call for hot soup! Our Hearty Hamburger Soup will not just warm you up - it will fill you up! Check out our story for some additional recipe info!
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Hearty Hamburger Soup

Ingredients
1 1/2lb Meridian Grassfed extra lean ground beef
3 carrots peeled and chopped
1 lb baby potatoes cut in 1/4
1/2 large onion diced
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn (or 1 can)
1 large can (28oz) of diced tomatoes not drained
1 can black beans
1 tablespoon taco seas
2 tablespoons sugar (optional but will affect the flavour)
5 cups beef broth
2 cups water
Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Peel and chop carrots, chop potatoes and dice onion.
2. Brown ground beef and onion - drain.
3. Bring beef broth and water to a boil.
4. Add potatoes, carrots, taco seasoning, and sugar and cook for 15 minutes.
5. Add beef corn and black beans and continue cook for 10 minutes to allow soup to thicken a little.
6. Serve with grated cheese and sour cream. ...

This shredded chicken recipe is super easy and very versatile. Have it in tacos, on a salad, baked potato, the list goes on...
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Instant Pot (or Oven) Shredded Taco Chicken

Ingredients
4 Meridian boneless skinless free run chicken breast
1 cup salsa
1 cup chicken broth
1 teas cumin
2 teas Chili powder
1 teas garlic powder
3 T taco seasoning (approx 1 package) split in half
Directions
1. Put chicken in bottom of instant pot (or oven safe dish)
2. Sprinkle spices and 1/2 taco season on chicken
3. Dump salsa over top and add chicken broth
4. Add rest of taco seasoning
5. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes let slow release for 15 minutes before venting. If cooking in oven - follow the steps 1-4 but place your chicken in a baking 9x13 dish and bake at 375 for 40 min.
6. Remove chicken and shred with 2 forks while hot. Return to the yummy juices and serve with the juices.
7. Can be eaten in tacos or on a taco salad or whatever you like! ...

Fantastic recipe for these chilly nights! Can be made ahead and frozen as well. Link to recipe also in Bio

Ingredients You'll Need
- 3 Pounds Meridian Beef Stewing Meat
- 1/3 Cup Italian Salad Dressing
- 2 Cups Water
- 2 Tsp. Beef Bouillon Granules
- 1 Can Diced Tomatoes, drained
- 1 Can Condensed Beef Broth, undiluted
- 1 (8 Ounce) Can Tomato Sauce
- 1 Garlic Clove, Minced
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 Tsp. Salt
- 1 Tsp. Dried Oregano
- 1/2 Tsp. Pepper
- 6 Small Potatoes, quartered
- 6 Medium Carrots, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 Medium Green Bell Pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 Medium Onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp. All-Purpose Flour
- 3 Tbsp. Cold Water
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Directions
1) In a Dutch oven, brown meat in salad dressing over medium heat
2) Add the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil
3) Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until meat is tender
4) Add the potatoes, carrots, green pepper and onion
5) Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender
6) Combine flour and cold water until smooth; stir into stew
7) Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened
8) Discard bay leaf before serving ...