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Community Supported Agriculture: The Future of Farming?
Most of us have heard the term “think globally, act locally”, but probably have not really given that a whole lot of thought. Today, we are going to talk about a wave that is not coming… because it is already here! While many people might not necessarily think global, acting local is evident with some of the new movements we are seeing, such as CSA Farming!
The Importance of Proper Meat Sourcing
There is a lot that is going on behind the scenes with your butcher before you buy your meat from the butcher. Ethical, proper, and solid sourcing practices are what make it so you get the meat you want, you know that you are getting what you are paying for, and that this meat sources will be available for a long time.
Wagyu vs. Kobe: The Ultimate Showdown!
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!
Holiday Aftermath...
Do not let a holiday even drain you and your energy. Enjoy it, and then be ready for the typical “food and people hangover” that results from this activity. Be ready to do YOU for a day or two following with our very simple tips and tricks!
THANK YOU!!!
Wayside Market, its owners, its employees, and its partners would like to take this time to thank all service members, past and present, and to thank the support that they receive from their military spouses. Overall, the upcoming holiday really is about everything that you do for the rest of us.
The Demonization of Meat: Fact or Fiction?
Meat 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…
The History of Butchering: The Modern Butcher
Concluding 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!
The "Secret Sauce" to the BEST Beef
We 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?
The History of Meat: Butchering
Last 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.
You go, GRILL!
It’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!