We make a variety of protein snacks, and our Landjaeger seems to always get lumped in with our pepperoni. Between the similar packaging and its ability to keep without refrigeration, many people tend to assume they’re one and the same. However, Landjaeger is its own...
At Hempler’s we’re more than just a company. We’re a family. And recently our family had to say a very hard good-bye. Richard “Dick” Hempler passed away on April 4th. To say he’ll be missed is an understatement – his legacy here at Hempler’s can hardly be put...
St. Patrick’s Day is here, and we’re not the ones to pass up the opportunity to celebrate a holiday with delicious food. So in the spirit of “everything’s better with bacon,” here are some recipes you might want to try! Irish Beer Cheese Soup from A Spicy Perspective...
There’s truly something to be said about not messing with a good thing, and at Hempler’s we strive every day to carry on our family’s original vision of quality ingredients and small-batch crafted authenticity. It’s in that spirit that we’re excited to announce we’ve...
Hempler’s is proud to offer a full array of delicious hams for your holiday table – including Black Forest, Honey Cured, uncured, boneless, bone-in, spiral sliced, and the Fred Meyer Flame Crafted Ham. But you eat with your eyes first, so to make sure your...
School supplies? Check! New backpack? Check! First-day outfit? Check! You’re all ready to send your kiddos back to school – but what will you put in their brand-new lunchbox? We’ve got ten great options to make their lunch anything but boring. In fact,...
What Is Summer Sausage? Summer sausage is a type of cured meat that was developed in Europe prior to refrigeration technology. Using several types of preservation methods at once allowed people to make a sausage that would keep from spoiling without refrigeration “in...
We love watching good things happen in our community, so when we heard about Kroger’s Honoring Our Heroes 5K we knew we wanted to be a part of it. The annual race supports active, reserve, and former military members and their families by raising funds for local,...
Father’s Day is coming up soon and it’s time to treat Dad right. What better way to show that you love and appreciate him than to cook a hearty and satisfying summer meal? Here are five manly meal options to choose from for a memorable Father’s Day dinner. The secret...
We all know the cliché – mom awakes on Mother’s Day to a surprise breakfast in bed of barely-palatable eggs or a soggy bowl of cereal. Here at Hempler’s we love all things family, all things food, and all things tradition. And we believe that with just a little help...
Most people cook their bacon stove-top. Recently, baking it in the oven has gained popularity. Now, as the weather warms, we’d like to introduce you to a new cooking method: grilling. It’s a fantastic way to cook your bacon without heating up your house while infusing...
Are you hosting Easter this year? Not only is Hempler’s ready to make your meal amazing by offering the best ham around, but we’ve also lightened your load by planning the entire meal for you. Here’s how to include Hempler’s in all aspects of your holiday table (not...
You know that what’s in your food matters, which is why Hempler’s is proud to offer you a full line of delicious uncured products. Our uncured meats have NO added nitrates or nitrites, and are all preserved naturally without chemicals. For breakfast, lunch, dinner,...
We are so honored to have been named the 2017 Large Business of the Year by the Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce and Industry. We love our customers, we love our employees, and we love our community, so this recognition means a lot to us. Check out this video...
There are few delights as thrilling as fancy, crunchy, candied bacon. Spice it up with some cayenne, and there’s no end to how wonderful the joy can be of eating such a treat. Our friend Ed Sargent experimented with a gazillion versions of spicy candied bacon...
Eating bacon is a way of life, and Hempler’s bacon is a delight that keeps on delighting. But we get it: sometimes you get to the point where you’re leaning over the pan, eating crispy, crunchy, sweet, smoky bacon straight out of the pan and wondering what else is out...
Be the most unstoppable burger flipper, the belle of the BBQ, the sausage master, this summer when you enter Hempler’s Summer Grill Hero Giveaway. We’re giving away a state of the art grill, the best tools of the trade, and so much delicious...
Bacon. Just saying the word brings a smile to your face, right? Thinking about the smoky, sweet smell wafting through your kitchen or favorite diner is about as delicious as it gets. Until you take that first bite, of course. And then your tastebuds are consumed with...
Easter has come and gone, and you’ve probably had your fill of that crackly-skinned ham at your family holiday event, or passed around a big bone-in ham roast at a friend’s house. Hopefully, that was a Hempler’s ham you were enjoying, but regardless of the origin, we...
We’ve been so focused on Mariners baseball season, we nearly forgot that Easter is on Sunday, April 16! Just kidding, it’s only one of our favorite days of the year at Hempler’s, thanks to our endless love of the old-fashioned goodness of a moist, spiral-cut ham. And...
The Super Bowl is coming this Sunday, and even though the Seahawks aren’t in it (we have to give those other teams a try sometimes), we’re still getting fired up for the big game. And likewise, we’re firing up the stove and ovens to satisfy the cravings of a...
Bacon is delicious, amazing — and everywhere! At Hempler’s, we’ve been on the front lines of the bacon world for 83 years (ever since Hans Hempler founded the company in 1934), perfecting our techniques, developing new flavors, and bringing the world the bacon they...
Around here, holiday time also means Potato Sausage time. Our Potato Sausage has been a part of the Hempler family tradition for as long as I can remember. My grandmother used to serve this traditional Swedish dish at every family gathering during the holidays....
I love this time of year! The sky grows darker earlier, cozy fires warm our homes, and all the kids anticipate the first snow fall. With the frigid air and frosted windows come the onset of reminiscence and reflection. It is this time of year that we recall treasured...
