As we have recently moved into the unofficial autumnal season, we are starting to notice different scents, different menu items in restaurants… and different flavor profiles being present to add a different kind of season to our favorite meals.
Read MoreWe normally talk about meat… and meat… and even more meat, but today we are going to follow up on our last post talking about events and goings-on in the North Fork of The Island. This follow-up is going to concern itself with something that Long Island is known for… but something that most people never think about.
Read MoreWe normally talk about meat… and meat… and even more meat. TODAY we are going to take the time to discuss the home of Wayside Market – the North Fork of Long Island, often just called The Northfork, or NOFO. You might thing that the end of summer is the time to run from here for warmer weather… but is it really? Keep reading to learn more!
Read MoreWelcome back! We talked about beef and steak pairings before, and a natural progression for us is to move on to pairings for different kinds of poultry. If you have not read our article on beef pairings, check it out! We are sure you will be thrilled with the opportunity to learn more about making your favorite meats even better!
Read MoreWe have talked a little bit before about the idea of pairing different spices, and sharing different ideas as it is related to food, serving food, and preparing food. But we have not, as of yet, talked much at all about pairing! Honestly, what good is a juicy burger, succulent steak, stuffed pork chop, or perfectly marinated chicken without a collection of sides and drinks?
Read MoreWhile this topic sounds like a new Trump Administration move, this is a topic that has been tossed around for multiple presidential administrations. In short, the meat industry wants to police itself for safety and eschew the federal and state health inspections of meat. Is this a good thing, or does this pose a public health risk?
Read MoreThis topic is a little less “fun” than our typical Fun Friday topics… and why? Because, this is current news, this is important, and this is something that our dear readers need to be aware of!
Read MoreWelcome back! Last week we talked about the differences of pasture raised versus factory farmed animals. Or, more accurately, we began talking about the dangers of factory farming and put the benefits of pasture-raised on hold… and we were supposed to revisit this today. HOWEVER, we got such an amazing response on our write-up on spices, we are going to put this pasture-raised debate off a week and tell you more about spices!
Read MoreReally think about that; the smell of a gently warming steak, the sound of the sizzle as the steak hits the grill (or pan, we won’t judge… much), the sight of the beef popping and jerking as it slowly works up to a perfect medium rare… But, as much as we all love meat, there is always a way to make it just a *little* better.
And we talk about that RIGHT HERE!
Read MoreFarms have been a stable of world culture for thousands of years, and people have often taken great pride in the health of their crops and animals, and the reputation they had for treating the animals, earth, and plants as family. These days, these values are depreciating as the modern factory farm is taking over… and the results might make you question your eating habits!
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