Always on the search for great quality meats, I came across Bernat’s web page. Growing up in East Springfield in the 60’s, my mother’s go to meat market and deli was the Falls Provision. Their kielbasa and deli meats were made in house and since moving to Florida in 68, it has been hard to find products that compare. The Blue Seal brand is okay but it still does not stand up to the taste and quality of homemade old world meats. Boar’s Head is supposed to be the premium deli meat brand but this pales in comparison to what we used to get when I lived in Springfield (and what you can get at Bernat’s). Bernat’s product list was impressive and since their kielbasa and deli meats are made in house, I had to try it out. Bernat’s does not ship but I made contact with Gregory and we coordinated an order of assorted meats to be shipped FedEx. They have several varieties of kielbasa and they are all far superior in quality and taste to any I have had from any other producer. One of their kielbasa along with some of their home made perogi makes a meal fit for a king, especially with one of their cheese blitzes for dessert. I have never had any better.

Now, about their deli meats. They make a jellied chicken roll and a head cheese that are the best I have ever had. Their deli hams and pressed ham are without comparison and the liverwurst with its mild flavor beats out all others out there. The veal loaf is much better than their local competitor’s baked loaf product and the hot dogs are tops in quality and taste (nothing like those packaged wonder meat dogs in supermarkets).

My verdict is in. I give Bernat’s (***** + *) 6 out of 5 stars. Try them, you won’t be disappointed.