We hae meat
September 03rd, 2020
In 1986, the iconic James Inglis Reid Ltd. store of traditional Scottish food with its motto, “We hae meat that ye can eat,” closed to make way for the Pacific Centre development. It had been a fixture on downtown Granville Street for almost eighty years, known for its smoked hams and bacons, sausages and haggis, and freshly-baked meat pies and scones – almost all made on the premises. Now M. Anne Wyness, the founder’s granddaughter has written a company history, The Larder of the Wise: The History of Vancouver’s James Inglis Reid Ltd. (Figure 1 $32.99) that honours the store and its artisanal techniques. 978-1-77327-118-7
Ohh my goodness. We immigrated from Germany in 1951 after the War. Settled in Vancouver BC in 1956. FIRST meat store Mom found. Was near Granville and Georgia Streets. I was 5 years old and all I can remember to this day is stepping into that store and reading: “WE HAE MEAT THAT YE CAN EAT”!!! From that day on to the late 80’s I recall it was ONLY place Mom would shop for our meat!! Ohh the memories!!!!!! I am 80 now and live in Kamloops. My favorite meat store here, and where I always shop, is “The Chopping Block”!!!!! gbuttuls@telus.net