Maple Country Meats offers affordable, locally sourced meats, produce and more

By Patricia Nugent

We’re in the middle of the dog days of summer, which run through Sunday, August 11. With the highest temps of the year, slaving over meals in a hot kitchen isn’t on anyone’s to-do list. So why not pop in to Maple Country Meats for one-stop shopping and easy what’s-for-dinner ideas?

The newly opened store sources everything needed to throw a meal together in minutes at low prices, from local, farm-raised meats (beef, pork, lamb, goat, chicken, ground beef, hotdog, sausage) to throw on the grill, to fresh produce (Ohio corn is a big seller), and a refrigerated and frozen section with side dishes.

“We’re thankful so many folks have made us their go-to for groceries,” Vice President Fred Ahrens says.

If you’ve driven by this family-owned food emporium and wondered what’s it all about, the perfect chance to find out is Thursday afternoons, when they throw Summer Farmers’ Markets, rain or shine, from 2-7 p.m. These celebrations include specials on meats and produce, and feature local artisans and food trucks. Meet Fred and his friendly staff and hear about where your hand-picked food comes from.

Maple Country Meats is in a warehouse at 7955 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland. Its sister company, Richards Maple Products, is located at 545 Water Street, in Chardon. Call 234-400-6328 (MEAT) or visit RichardsMapleProducts.com/pages/maple-country-meats for more information.