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...]
What is Offal?
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...]
The Perfect Steak – How to choose it and cook it
What is the perfect steak? There is no such thing as the perfect steak. Your perfect steak won’t be the same as ours, so we need to establish what you are looking for in a steak. If money is not an issue, there are many expensive steaks available, depending on the breed, … [Read more...]
Quality Meat?
If you run a food business you might be wondering what are the best ways to choose quality meats, educate your employees, and help your customers at the same time. Here are some questions to ask yourself before starting to ensure that you provide only quality meat and why you … [Read more...]