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5.0 | 7 reviews

Mac's

214 have dabbled | 7 reviews

Not Active in the last 12 months

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5.0 | 7 reviews

Not Active in the last 12 months

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Mac's Local Buys

Mac's Local Buys is a small family owned business. We came about simply from our own desire to eat healthy foods and our passion to support local farmers and producers. At our core, we are a local food aggregator with an emphasis on whole animal buys. Mac's Local Buys makes purchasing local, premium proteins for your family affordable. We organize and coordinate whole animal buys for groups of people. This not only provides a good variety of cuts/items in each share and the best price, it also happens to be what is best for the environment, the farmer and end user. In the end Mac's Local Buys, is just what is was in the beginning - a group of folks, working together with a common purpose, to eat healthier foods, while supporting our local community.

ABOUT THIS TEACHER

Mac's Local Buys is a small family owned business. We came about simply from our own desire to eat healthy foods and our passion to support local farmers and producers. At our core, we are a local food aggregator with an emphasis on whole animal buys. Mac's Local Buys makes purchasing local, premium proteins for your family affordable. We organize and coordinate whole animal buys for groups of people. This not only provides a good variety of cuts/items in each share and the best price, it also happens to be what is best for the environment, the farmer and end user. In the end Mac's Local Buys, is just what is was in the beginning - a group of folks, working together with a common purpose, to eat healthier foods, while supporting our local community.

STUDENT EXPERIENCES

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    Dawn L.
    Reviewed on 02/23/18

    This is a really casual class focused mostly on how to cure bacon. So if you don't care about the process, it might not be for you. haha. He also shared the differences between how people take care of animals before slaughter and how it impacts the food you eat. He took it so far as a test taste between three kinds of bacon you can purchase and you can really tell a difference! Go early and get a burger and riplet fries and you won't be disappointed!

    This is a really casual class focused mostly on how to cure bacon. So if you don't care about the process, it might not be for you. haha. He also shared the differences between how people take care of animals before slaughter and how it impacts the food you eat. He took it so far as a test taste between three kinds of bacon you can purchase and you can really tell a difference! Go early and get a burger and riplet fries and you won't be disappointed!

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    Meaghann B.
    Reviewed on 02/22/17

    This was a great experience. I have great respect for Mac & what he does. I can't wait to try our first batch of homemade bacon!

    This was a great experience. I have great respect for Mac & what he does. I can't wait to try our first batch of homemade bacon!

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    Casey G.
    Reviewed on 02/22/17

    This class was super informative about making a conscious effort to eat food that is raised respectfully, especially proteins like pig and cow. The pork samples that were home-cured were absolutely delicious and our instructor was very knowledgeable and funny. I would highly recommend people take this that loves food and beer!

    This class was super informative about making a conscious effort to eat food that is raised respectfully, especially proteins like pig and cow. The pork samples that were home-cured were absolutely delicious and our instructor was very knowledgeable and funny. I would highly recommend people take this that loves food and beer!

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    Lindsay D.
    Reviewed on 01/18/17

    This was a fun way to spend a Monday night. There was much more bacon given out to sample that I anticipated based on other people's reviews. I was very full by the end and didn't need to eat dinner afterwards. I am not into bacon as much as most people are, but I still had a good time and enjoyed the samples. I would recommend this class.

    This was a fun way to spend a Monday night. There was much more bacon given out to sample that I anticipated based on other people's reviews. I was very full by the end and didn't need to eat dinner afterwards. I am not into bacon as much as most people are, but I still had a good time and enjoyed the samples. I would recommend this class.

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    Kathie K.
    Reviewed on 04/19/16

    We enjoyed the class. lots of great bacon (and general bbq) tips. need to have more info on the fact that there will not be much to order or eat (so eat dinner first). one description mentioned bacon "banquet"... we got to sample 3 different types of bacon and had some dip and pretzels so the food part was a bit misleading. BUT overall it was great.

    We enjoyed the class. lots of great bacon (and general bbq) tips. need to have more info on the fact that there will not be much to order or eat (so eat dinner first). one description mentioned bacon "banquet"... we got to sample 3 different types of bacon and had some dip and pretzels so the food part was a bit misleading. BUT overall it was great.

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    Rose M.
    Reviewed on 04/13/16

    Although it was not really "beer and bacon" (it merely occurred in a place where beer is available), it was really a great class. Learned a ton about bacon, the process of making it, meat processing in general. Mac & team know a lot about meat and sustainable eating, and it was really fun! (Plus, good bacon!)

    Although it was not really "beer and bacon" (it merely occurred in a place where beer is available), it was really a great class. Learned a ton about bacon, the process of making it, meat processing in general. Mac & team know a lot about meat and sustainable eating, and it was really fun! (Plus, good bacon!)

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    Laurel B.
    Reviewed on 02/24/16

    It was wonderful! So much fun.

    It was wonderful! So much fun.

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