Ryan Farms is an iconic grower here in NWO. It is no surprise to find their products at WCM
By Chris Watson
Even if it wasn’t hot, the dog days of summer make us lazy. Who wants to cook? We all know that the hectic days of school starting, sport returning, plus general fall busy are right around the corner. So why waste time with meal preparation when so many great area markets have in house meals and snacks that are ready to go.
Whether going on a picnic to a MetroPark or just grabbing some bread and cheese to go home and binge watch a Netflix exclusive series, our local markets are filled with tasty and in many cases, unique put your feet up and don’t worry about a think deli meals and snacks. This week we took a look at Walt Churchill’s Market in Perrysburg, Monnettes on Secor, Sofo’s, and Fresh Market.
WCM may be the king (and queen as we give a wave to Lois) of the grab and go scratch made meals in our area. We walked through the Perrysburg store but the one on Briarfield is just replete with great in house made food. And don’t forget that they have a salad bar at Briarfield.
Certainly the smokehouse is worth mentioning. Sure, they have brats and turkey breast. But they also have summer sausage and braunschweiger. Add in a great deli, good bakery, and excellent selection of deli salads and in house dips and WCM is the place for “I don’t want to cook tonight.”
WCM has a great selection of wine and beer. Many of the beers and wines are produced locally
Forget about Lunchables. WCM has great snack boxes for a grab and go lunch or dinner
WCM smokehouse produces the usual and unusual…including braunschweiger.
WCM is one of the best sources for locally produced products, including this grown and jarred salsa.
Ryan Farms is an iconic grower here in NWO. It is no surprise to find their products at WCM
Pop Culture is made in Perrysburg! Great snack for a summer movie night. Get some at WCM
MacQueen’s is Back! At least with peaches! At WCM
Grab and go olives at WCM
In house made Landjagger at WCM. Great snack on summer nights.
One of the best things about WCM is that many of their bakery items are well sized. These half pies are good examples
WCM has a great selection of deli take home meals. Plus they carry Tiger Bakery
Home grown peppers are very superior to their hot house cousins. WCM has them ready to cut up for dips
WCM has a variety of focaccia style breads ready to take home and eat or gently reheat. Add a salad and you have a meal
We walked around the Monnettes on Secor. However, don’t forget the Monnettes on Reynolds and on Glendale. All three are a great produce market and deli. At Secor we found a deli stocked with in house made dips and salads. Plus they carry a good deal of locally produced breads and chips. Finally they have a reasonable wine and beer selection. Locally grown fruit is appearing as well which is the ultimate “I don’t want to cook” snack. Just cut up a watermelon and watch TV.
Brighten someones day with sunflowers from Monnettes
Monnettes has a decent selection of specialty soda ready for your cooler
Monnettes snacks on the go speak for themselves. Grab a couple and go to a metro park
Like Cubanelle peppers, Shepherd peppers are seen and beautiful. Although many are used for stuffing, they cut up well for dipping! New at Monnettes
Pita and Naan chips are all the rage…and why not? These are locally produced and carried by Monnettes
Produced here in OH, try a fry pie. Don’t ask questions, just try one. Available at Monnettes
Monnettes has a great selection of deli salads, spreads, and dips.
Locally grown melons and cantaloupes have arrived. Just cut up and snack
Bulk cheeses at Monnettes ready to cut up and take on the go
Monnettes has a pretty respectable wine and beer area. Perfect for a quick grab for on a lazy summer night
Sofo’s makes it easy to grab something and go home. Their deli is stacked with meat and cheese that is ready to be cut up and munched with some of their excellent in house bread. A great wine selection, best olives in town, and a deli salad selection that is very under appreciated. Plus…you know…cannoli…
Provolone at Sofo’s? Well of course. Ready to cut up and snack
Sofo’s has a great deli with a wide variety of cheeses packaged just for them
Sofo’s has a great bakery. One of the best things about that bakery is the ability to buy a few rolls at a time
One of the understated and under appreciated wine selections in town is located at Sofo’s
These Tomatoes at Sofo’s are just amazing. Ready for salads or BLT’s
Sofo’s has grab and go sandwiches. Don’t be fooled…they use their deli meats to make them!
We would expect some great sausage from Sofo’s
Sofo’s has a great olive bar and deli salad area. They carry selections that simply can not be found anywhere else in the area
Mini French loaves have so many uses for summer quick meals. Plus check out all the cool ryes at Sofo’s bakery
Ready to open and snack salamis at Sofo’s
Although not a wide of a variety of sandwich meats like Turkey, no one has a better selection of Italian deli meats than Sofo’s
Fresh Market may be the perfect place to grab a fancy snack or dinner and not have to worry about anything but washing a couple of dishes afterwards. Their prepared food section is one of their strengths. And don’t hesitate to ask for a sample. If you are unsure of whether you would like one of their unique side dishes ask for a taste. They are more than happy to help. I once asked if they like their smoked salmon (I was in a bagel mood) and they guy gave me a slab without even blinking. Do try that salmon, by the way. They will sell you a slice at a time.
Fresh Market carries snack mixes that go way beyond the peanuts and candy mixes we grew up on.
Fresh Market has two beautiful styles of smoked salmon plus crab and salmon cakes ready for a fancy summer supper
Fresh Market has excellent grab and go salads that are way beyond the “chef” you usually find in a deli
If not the best certainly one of the most unique deli salad selections is housed by the Fresh Market Deli
Fresh Market has great deli main dishes. They also have “lunch” deals that include their sides.
Chocolate crunch in bulk…why not? At Fresh Market
Strawberry crunch snack mix in bulk at Fresh Market. Skews both breakfast and dessert!
Buffalo Peanuts in bulk at Fresh Market. Forget about dry roasted, these carry protein and a punch
