A picture says a thousand words… and the picture here is of Wagyu Beef (Left) and Kobe Beef (Right). There is ongoing debate about which of these is a better beef. Today, we will go over the differences between the two, and explain what you can expect out of Japanese beef!
Read MoreMeat was demonized by sugar in the 20th Century because the sugar wanted to have a larger piece of profit… and just now we are beginning to realize that meat, fat, cholesterol, and lipids are not the enemy in and of themselves…
Read MoreConcluding the history of meat eating and the importance of the butcher throughout human history we come to a unique and historic era… the modern age! Is the modern butcher as important to society as in ages past? Read on… the answer might surprise you!
Read MoreWe all know that beef make the meal when it is served. Whether it is a sizzling burger, a perfectly crafted center-cut steak, or a finely prepared sirloin slathered with sautéed onions and mushrooms… one key piece remains… and what if, just maybe, that one little piece could make it even better?
Read MoreLast time we were here we talked about the history of meat and the way it works as a part of humanity and as a portion of the human condition. Having touched on that, we are now going to go further by quite a span of time. Doing this we are moving forward to go beyond just hunting and eating, and we are going to get into the topic of butchering meat as a profession and a necessity.
Read MoreIt’s mid-June, the sun is shining pretty much everywhere except for Maine and Canada in North America, and since we have passed Memorial Day of 2019 we are now in the (unofficial) summer season of 2019. And we all know that summer is for one thing…GRILLING!
Read MoreWe eat meat… as human beings we eat substantial amounts of meat, and there are reasons for this. Many of these reasons are steeped into history, and in this series, we will begin to cover all of the points that led to our meat consumption and our meat culture.
Read MoreThe quality of the meat is what makes the difference between the dream burger and the standard, run-of-the-mill burger that anyone can make… including any restaurant that offer you a horrible dining experience.
The lesson - your can make your own burgers for less, faster, and better than most restaurants. The best part is that it is probably easier than you think!
Read MoreHave you read the studies about what food is good, bad, or generally indifferent for your body and your brain? What is interesting with these studies is who pays for them, and bearing that in mind, you should be aware that these studies might not be telling you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth…
Read MoreIf you are a vegetarian purely for respect for life principles or for religious purposes, we will not knock you for that. However, if you are a vegetarian that is so because you think it is better for your body and for the environment, keep reading to find out why this is probably not the best lifestyle choice for you! To catch up, read our first post on this topic, or go here to check out our second post on the topic!
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