Corsello Butcheria

When I (Kasey) first moved to Rome almost 20 years ago, I found myself stuck in my apartment, afraid to explore my new home. I sat at the window for hours. Afraid to take the bus. Afraid to get off the wrong stop and get lost.

I called my sister. My five-year-old nephew Collin got on the phone. He said: "T**i, when we do things we are afraid of, we might find we like them." I borrowed his courage and walked out of the apartment to get on the bus. I got off at the wrong stop. but I did eventually find my way to where I was going.

That's still the best advice I've ever gotten. Fun fact, Collin was a part of those first years at the Butcheria.

This past April, we closed our shop on Cottage Street in Easthampton after nine years. We made the hard decision to walk away from 130 Cottage St — and to step into something we couldn't fully see yet. A new business model. The meat share subscription. Locally sourced, less waste, built around the same people who helped build the dream in the first place.

I won't pretend it wasn't scary. It was. We were standing at the window all over again — afraid to move, afraid to get it wrong. And this time, not hours but years.

But we got on the "bus". Or took the leap.

We didn't get off at the "right stop" every time. But we're finding our way. And the share — this new form of the same relationship we've always had with this community — feels like we are finding our way. Which is a huge thanks to you!

Worth it. Every time.

It's how most of the good things in our lives have started.

Whatever you're afraid to try this week — maybe start there.

— Kasey

Today, on Memorial Day, we're thinking about the people who built this alongside us. This is our first Memorial Day not behind the counter. It feels different — quieter in a way we're still getting used to. But the gratitude? That doesn't close.

The friends, family, and customers who walked in during those first weeks — when we were still figuring it out, when nothing was certain, when your showing up meant everything.

The farmers who said yes before we had much to show them. Our amazing team who helped us build this and who we miss so much!

And Vince Sr., a veteran who passed away in 2020, who loved what we were building. Who is woven into the very essence of this place, even now.

Honoring all those that aren’t here anymore but are still with us in memory.

Happy Memorial Day

We're at the Urban Food Brood all weekend F, Sat, Sun 9-2pm— 250 Albany Street, Springfield.

Friday through Sunday. Come in, take your time, talk to us about what's on your table this week. We've also got all the goodies for your memorial day weekend. For those of you picking up your shares on Saturday, we're looking forward to seeing you!

You'll get the chance to grab some coffee and breakfast or lunch from Nosh Restaurant and Café. It's a vibe at