If you tend to get tired of the 'same old, same old' meat lines sold in supermarkets, WA Exclusive Meats in Carlisle is tops. It's a small shop, but it is packed with choice. As for value, you pay for what you get - superior meat, superior cuts and superior personalised service.

I especially love their super-sized T-Bones. They are so thick there's no problem getting that lovely BBQ char on the outside while still having a juicy rare steak (if that's how you like it). Yesterday, I bought 4 free-range chicken marylands - all up about 2 kilos - huge and delicious.

One of the best things about this shop is the availability of free-range, grass-fed, organic beef from Dandaragan. From my experience, most online suppliers demand at least double the price for grass-fed beef. Here, it is just a couple of dollars per kilo extra. It's absolutely worth it if you appreciate the health benefits and superior taste of grass-fed beef - the way beef USED to be and should always be. Check for yellow fat, not the white stuff you get with feedlot, grain fed animals.

The crew here has an absolute can-do attitude and always make you feel valued. Great spit hire too!