tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198051313002658924.post3539124662257396883..comments2024-03-20T07:51:39.866-07:00Comments on To Market, To Market with San Diego Foodstuff: Resolved: Enjoy Great Foodcarondghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16106016169890937308noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198051313002658924.post-84866862184826329622010-10-12T19:54:53.641-07:002010-10-12T19:54:53.641-07:00It's great that there are some markets that wi...It's great that there are some markets that will sell wholesome foods. I would rather buy my meat on line so I know I'm getting antibiotic free beef. The most crucial parts to having a truly delicious meal are finding the right <a href="http:%20/%20/%20www.lacensebeef.com/recipes-and-more/recipe-video-page.aspx" rel="nofollow">Steak Recipes</a>, as well as finding the right steaks. LaCense Beef offers both of these. Though I do work for them, they honestly offer a lot of really tasty dishes to try, as well as high quality, grass fed beef that you can order. They have all of the ingredients needed for a truly delicious meal.Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056477561881200886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198051313002658924.post-9604772444293383442009-01-12T12:17:00.000-08:002009-01-12T12:17:00.000-08:00I prefer not to buy meats in grocery stores, even ...I prefer not to buy meats in grocery stores, even from the "upscale" markets, where the meat still often travels long distances, is still produced somewhat industrially, etc, not to mention is incredibly expensive. I prefer to buy pastured meats in bulk direct from producers (I have a separate freezer). But this isn't as easy in SD as it is in other parts of the country, due our land prices, lack of rain for the best pasture, etc., unless one can make connections to people who raise a few animals to sell.<BR/><BR/>But I've had a great experience twice now participating in a co-op buy of pastured bison from a Montana ranch, delivered to the SD area last May and again last December. I bought a half bison each time, cut and wrapped to my specifications, which fills a standard side-by-side fridge freezer. The ranchers have SD connections and if there is demand, they deliver orders to SD area customers once or twice a year when they visit their old stomping grounds. The final per pound price is far less than the grass fed beef at the upscale markets (and might even "travel" less distance), and I won't even compare it to common grain-fed feedlot grocery store meat that might be cheaper but aren't worth eating. Both my orders ended up being about $7.25-$7.30 per pound of delivered meat (no matter what the cut), though the price paid is based on hanging weight (whole animal minus hide, head, organ, and lower limbs) and how many animals are being sold at one time (delivered co-op price last time was $5.50 per pound paid). "Waste" rate I calculated to be about 28%. <BR/><BR/>Buying in bulk requires breaking the steak habit and committing a bit more to the idea of utilizing the whole animal (there are a lot more roasts and cuts that need slow cooking and ground meat in an bulk buy than the few premium tender steak cuts. Eating these other cuts instead of focussing on steaks alone, with simmered bones for flavorful and mineral-rich sauces and gravies, is healthier and tastier anyway, not to mention honors that animal better. It also can be time-saving overall, with one 3 hours roast (only 15-20 minutes hand-on) providing many servings for several meals. I find roasts and braised meats like osso bucco or short ribs mean far easier than slaving over a hot stove at 6pm while everyone impatiently waits to eat. Instead I use that time to relax with a glass of wine or prepare the veggies.<BR/><BR/>If this interests anyone, contact Karen Dunham at www dot glaciergrown dot com to find out when they will make another SD area delivery (two central location pickup points). There might be another delivery in May if there is enough interest, but a deposit must be made prior to that to reserve an order. I found it was easy to find other people to share a half bison, too, if that much meat is too much. It also was well-wrapped and frozen and kept very well in my very cold spare freezer. <BR/><BR/>I have no connection to Glacier Grown Ranch other than as a twice satisfied customer.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033443643442246531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198051313002658924.post-27704999937058665322009-01-11T18:42:00.000-08:002009-01-11T18:42:00.000-08:00Hi Caron,Your loaves are absolutley stunning! The ...Hi Caron,<BR/><BR/>Your loaves are absolutley stunning! The crust is perfect. I hope they tasted as fabulous as they look! :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you! ZoëAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com