THE SHARPEST KNIFE IN THE DRAWER?If knives are the tools of your trade, it makes sense to keep them well maintained and in good condition. Right? You service your car and you keep your heating equipment serviced, don’t you? You should also take care of your knives. Even for home … [Read more...]
How to Buy, Store, and Prepare Turkey for Christmas
The Christmas Turkey is probably the most expensive meat purchase of the year. So you want it to be perfect. The best place to buy a turkey at Christmas is your local butcher. They are the meat experts and will have a buying relationship with the turkey farmer going back years in … [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, how … [Read more...]
Slow Food: How To Choose And Cook Meats Slowly For Taste
In mid-winter, when the cold chill is upon us, heart-warming casseroles, stews and braises are the order of the day. Your butcher can offer great value on cuts that are perfect for slow cooking. Shin, neck, brisket and chuck are ideal cuts of meat for slow food dishes. A little … [Read more...]
Tallow / Beef Dripping – What Is It & How To Use It?
Some call it tallow, some call it dripping, and people-in-the-know call it the secret ingredient.With the rise of foodie diets, paleo eating, the keto diet, and the (recent) realization that saturated fats aren’t bad for us after all, beef tallow is making a comeback. This is a … [Read more...]