Friday, August 12, 2016

Filets for Days – Cooking the Perfect Grass-Fed Filet Mignon

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You’ve been waiting all year: tomorrow, August 13, is National Filet Mignon Day. The most succulent and tender cut of the cow, this beloved dish is cause to celebrate. Contrary to popular belief, filet mignon does not require a special night at a steakhouse. Read the basics below, follow our own, in-house grass-fed filet mignon […]

Thursday, August 4, 2016

What Is the Ketone Diet?

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You may have heard of the paleo diet, but there’s another diet plan that’s catching on in the U.S.: the ketone diet, also known as the keto or ketogenic diet. What is the ketone diet? The ketone diet is a low-carbohydrate diet that encourages the intake of fats – including fat from meat and dairy […]

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Is Grass-Fed Beef Leaner Than Grain-Fed Beef?

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If you’re unfamiliar with grass-fed beef you may be wondering if it’s a leaner meat when compared to grain-fed beef. The answer is yes: grass-fed beef is indeed naturally leaner than traditionally raised, grain-fed beef. For example, three ounces of grass-fed beef contains about 2.3 grams of fat, or the same amount found in the same size portion of […]

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Easy, Unique Toppings For Hot Dogs

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July is National Hot Dog Month, and to celebrate we’ve pulled together a few unique topping ideas for this favorite picnic and ballpark staple. Because let’s be frank: ketchup, mustard, and relish can get a little bland after a while. When it comes to hot dogs, there’s a lot of toppings that compliment the summery […]

Friday, July 8, 2016

What Is Beef Tallow?

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Along with beef jerky and beef bone broth, beef tallow is a rising star on supermarket shelves. And if you’re wondering exactly how it’s made and what it’s used for, wonder no more and read on. Simply put, beef tallow is a rendered fat — commonly used for frying — derived from cattle suet and […]

Monday, June 27, 2016

Fat Versus Flavor: Grass-Fed Beef Is Delicious (We Promise)

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There’s a big misconception among the steak connoisseurs out there. A fatty cut of beef means superior flavor. But that’s not the case! Many chefs consider grass-fed beef to have a taste profile equal to or superior to that of Prime. And because grass-fed beef averages 91% lean meat, you taste the flavor of the […]

Monday, May 9, 2016

Grain-Fed Beef and Corn Allergies

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the eight major foods that account for 90% of allergic reactions in people are milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans. However, don’t be surprised if corn is eventually added to that list. That’s because corn is the primary feed grain grown in the […]