Recapping our First Year at Cliff's, home of Cunningham Pastured Meats

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September 26, 2023

You know how it is, you get focused on the day to day, then Boom!!💥

A year goes by! A whole 365 day year!!

It's hard to believe it's already been a year since Sean and I acquired Cliff's Country Market and transformed it into the home of Cunningham Pastured Meats. And, nice to go back in memory on our Huge Grand Opening and reflect on how much fun our Ribbon Cutting day was with you all!

We couldn't have done this year without you and we can't wait to celebrate again with you!! So, it's time to have another party & invite you to join us as we turn ONE and celebrate our big One Year milestone at Cliff's! 🤩

Are you ready for another big day of fun together!! Let's celebrate all that we've done together in a short, fast year!

But, first...a recap...

Alongside our dedicated team of employees and faithful customers, aside from buffing the place from head to toe, these are just a few of the changes you've helped us achieve:

Incorporate Beautiful European Slant Tables
Create Delicious Grab n Go to include Cliff's Salsa!
Engage in our fun events to include Sample Saturdays
Improve ease of shopping with bigger carts and kiddy carts

Add a massive Organic Bulk section, Charcuterie, Pickling & Asian Fusion
Provide shoppers with Home & Health, Seasonal Small Vendor items & Ice in Cubes- n- Blocks and Kokabow Tack!🎣
Install new fridges to accommodate more of your favorite raw milk products from RBarH and fresh Goats Milk from DeLuna Acres

Add custom floral & market bouquets, hanging baskets, seasonal starts & garden
Made it easy for customers to make the switch to fresh local Organic Drip
Added Bulk & Ground Coffees from Two Rivers Coffee Roasters

Add local wine & beers from Huston Vineyards & Powderhaus Brewery
Improve communication with our customers to ensure suggestions are honored and fulfilled
Install custom- built cashier stations with a new system at check out to strengthen our loyalty program

Nurture a robust email campaign in the Market News and on Social Media to offer our Cliff's customers savings & coupons
Improve on a vast selection of Idaho Preferred products, Fresh baked Rosehill bakery goodies & expand our in house GFree Bakery Section w/ fresh bakery

And, add an entire section of your favorite high quality, grass fed, grass finished, NonGMO, premium, pasture raised Cunningham Pastured Meats!!

Now, Cliff's in Caldwell, Idaho is Officially the proud home of Cunningham Pastured Meats!!

We look forward to serving you the very best in Grass Fed/Finished, Free Range Meats and provide to you the widest selection in the Treasure Valley of local, organic, low spray, NonGmo & Idaho preferred Food You Can Trust!!

See you in store!!

Sincerely,

- Liz

Liz Cunningham
Cliff's Country Market

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Warm Salmon, Squash & Apple Salad

Warm Salmon, Red Kuri Squash & Apple Harvest Salad At Cunningham Pastured Meats, we love bringing together trusted partners who share our values of quality, transparency, and care. This Warm Salmon, Red Kuri Squash & Apple Salad does just that—pairing vibrant produce from Cliff’s Country Market with premium wild-caught sockeye salmon from Alsek Fish LLC. The result is a hearty, nourishing salad that tastes like autumn in a bowl. 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4) For the Salad: 1 medium red kuri squash from Cliff’s Country Market, peeled, seeded, and cubed 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt & pepper, to taste 1 ½ pounds Cunningham Pastured Meats Wild-Caught Sockeye Salmon (sourced from Alsek Fish LLC) 1 tablespoon olive oil (for searing, if not baking) 2 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Gala), sliced thin — also available at Cliff’s 6 cups arugula or baby spinach (Cliff’s seasonal greens) ½ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped Optional: ¼ cup goat cheese or feta For the Maple-Mustard Vinaigrette: ¼ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (optional) 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup Salt & pepper, to taste 🔪 Instructions Roast the Squash Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast 25–30 minutes, flipping once, until tender and caramelized. Cook the Salmon Pan-seared: Heat oil in skillet. Season salmon, cook skin-side down 4–5 minutes, then flip and cook 3–4 more minutes. Baked: Place salmon on parchment-lined pan, season, and bake at 400°F for 12–15 minutes until it flakes. Cool slightly, then flake into hearty chunks. Make the Dressing Whisk vinaigrette ingredients until smooth and emulsified. Adjust to taste. Assemble the Salad Toss greens with half the vinaigrette. Arrange squash, apples, salmon, and pecans on top. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Add goat cheese if desired. 🌊 About the Salmon: Know Your Fisherman Our salmon comes from Alsek Fish LLC, a small fishing family that spends summers in Southeast Alaska and calls the Treasure Valley home the rest of the year. They fish the Alsek River, a glacier-fed river that averages just 39°F. Those icy waters mean salmon from this run naturally carry higher levels of healthy fats and Omega-3s—fuel for their long journey home. Alsek Fish LLC catches and processes every fillet themselves, so when you buy from Cunningham Pastured Meats, you truly know your fisherman. 🌱 About the Produce: Local & Fresh from Cliff’s From the earthy sweetness of red kuri squash to the crisp bite of Idaho-grown apples, all of the fresh produce in this salad is available at Cliff’s Country Market. It’s the perfect way to enjoy seasonal flavors while supporting local growers. ✨ Why You’ll Love It Sweet, savory, nutty, and tangy flavors in every bite Features Cliff’s seasonal produce and Alsek wild-caught salmon Balanced enough for lunch, hearty enough for dinner A celebration of real food from trusted families and local farms

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