The term offal refers to the organ meats of animals: Heart, liver, tongue, kidney, sweetbreads etc. These organs are nutritious, inexpensive and most of all delicious. Here's an overview explaining what is offal and I've added some offal recipes to help you get the best from … [Read more...]
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Lamb Liver
History, nutritional benefits and recipes for this wonder food. The Offal Truth Offal, usually the inner organs of meat animals, is a rich source of nutrition, but, alas, puts some people off because it is a bit too gory for them. But if you eat meat, eating offal is not … [Read more...]
Cheaper Cuts of Meat For Home Cooks To Try – Staying On Budget Without Sacrificing Flavor
When many of us commuted to work daily, we'd arrive home from work and look for quick and simple food to prepare. But now that we have more time at home, many people are learning about cheaper cuts of meat and how to get the best from them with "slow cooking". Our cooking … [Read more...]
Why is Meat Expensive, or is it?
I have been asked many times over the years, by customers, chefs and farmers, why is meat so expensive? Well, how expensive is the meat on your plate? Let’s take a look at what is involved, but first, let me ask a question: If I buy 10 live cattle from a farmer or at a market, … [Read more...]
How to buy from a butcher
People regularly tell me they don’t know where to buy good meat. I suggest they start by finding a good butcher, and this raises another question: What to look for in a good butcher? The answer is trust. Find a butcher you can trust and you’ll always get the best … [Read more...]