Real food in our great state

[pronstar]

I ran across this site the other day.
They list various farms who grow natural, real food as God intended. Stuff like grass-fed beef that doesn’t come from a factory farm.

At any rate, thought some of y’all would be interested.

Anyone have any experience with any of these farms? I’m looking to get a 1/4 or 1/2 cow once I get the in-law’s crap out of my freezer LOL

EatWild - Texas

Eat Wild - Getting Wild Nutrition from Modern Food.

www.eatwild.com

 

[paknheat]

Looks interesting, thanks for posting this.


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[glenbo]

This is interesting. Thanks for finding and posting this.

 

[lonestardiver]

Good info that you provided.

I am bookmarking that site for future reference.


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[FireInTheWire]

Thanks!

 

[Sam Colt]

Thanks for the link.

We’ve been trying to broaden our horizons through foraging. Have a couple of books, and this site has been helpful.

https://www.foragingtexas.com/?m=1

 

[baboon]

Thanks for the link.

We’ve been trying to broaden our horizons through foraging. Have a couple of books, and this site has been helpful.

https://www.foragingtexas.com/?m=1

I might have to buy that

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

pronstar,

I too thank you for posting where 'naturally raised meat' can be bought!

 

[PDiddy]

pronstar,

I too thank you for posting where 'naturally raised meat' can be bought!

And can be yours for just a little over 20 bucks a pound. Pretty steep for roasts and hamburger.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

PD,

Cheap at twice the price...hhhmmmmm...

OK, I haven't actually looked at cost per pound, just the no artificial this feed or no soy feed that or no gmo stuff, but yes, if it cost a little over $20.00 a pound...ay yi yi!

I really hope that's not the case because if it is, who the hell is willing to pay that much for a pound of...?

 

[m5215]

I like getting more information about food especially if it is about good food!

 

[leVieux]

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I’d also caution that most producer’s claims of ”healthy’ are abject nonsense.

I don’t have any info on this specific outfit.

What ever happened to “finishing” beef cattle on a month of corn ?

leVieux
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[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

Food claims are so very subjective.

In just recent times, when old dairy cows dried up, they were sent to slaughter and the meat was considered sub-par, meat for poor folks as it was affordable.

Now, celebrity chefs are touting it as fantastic!

Beef marbled in fat (my favorite) is currently considered unhealthy (BS) and grass fed, lean is heralded as healthy...except it's tough and dry...blech!

 

[dgax65]

Thanks for the link. I've wanted to find local sources for lamb/mutton and goat. Almost everything at the big chain stores comes from Australia or New Zealand.

I think the importance of the 'organic' and 'healthy' labels is generally overplayed. I'm not going to buy meat or vegetables specifically for being 'organic'. That being said, those labels generally are associated with heritage breed livestock and plants. If you want Mangalitsa or Berkshire pork, it will probably come from an 'organic' supplier.

 

[baboon]

Food claims are so very subjective.

In just recent times, when old dairy cows dried up, they were sent to slaughter and the meat was considered sub-par, meat for poor folks as it was affordable.

Now, celebrity chefs are touting it as fantastic!

Beef marbled in fat (my favorite) is currently considered unhealthy (BS) and grass fed, lean is heralded as healthy...except it's tough and dry...blech!

Follow the money. As my chef friend had told me a good chef can make something out of flour & water, a great chef can make something out of water & air.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

New Zealand: Gorgeous Island with lots and lots of commies.

On the plus side, they're a friendly bunch which is rather unusual with commies....

 

[TheDan]

I ran across this site the other day.
They list various farms who grow natural, real food as God intended. Stuff like grass-fed beef that doesn’t come from a factory farm.

At any rate, thought some of y’all would be interested.

Anyone have any experience with any of these farms? I’m looking to get a 1/4 or 1/2 cow once I get the in-law’s crap out of my freezer LOL

EatWild - Texas

Eat Wild - Getting Wild Nutrition from Modern Food.

www.eatwild.com

Looks like a good resource to find local food producers. Might be a good idea to build some rapport with a few even if you don't buy into the health claims.

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

It's hard to know what you are actually getting nowadays unless you personally know the rancher and/or butcher...

On a side note, we get most of our meats from Granzin's in New Braunfels and have had no complaints.

 

[deemus]

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I’d also caution that most producer’s claims of ”healthy’ are abject nonsense.

I don’t have any info on this specific outfit.

What ever happened to “finishing” beef cattle on a month of corn ?

leVieux
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Food claims are so very subjective.

In just recent times, when old dairy cows dried up, they were sent to slaughter and the meat was considered sub-par, meat for poor folks as it was affordable.

Now, celebrity chefs are touting it as fantastic!

Beef marbled in fat (my favorite) is currently considered unhealthy (BS) and grass fed, lean is heralded as healthy...except it's tough and dry...blech!

One of the primary reasons for grass fed beef with no "finishing" is that the meat has a different chemical consistency from store bought beef. Grass fed beef is actually high in Omega 3's, which is good for your health. Omega 6 beef (store bought beef) is bad for you and results in higher cholestorol, more fat, etc. Doc, I know you will appreciate the science on it. Its out there on the web, and its not non-sense.

Have a friend who changed his diet to grass fed beef. It was his only dietary change. In 6 months he dropped his bad cholesterol by 50 points.

It is different. For steaks I cook it with olive oil which is good for you if I am pan frying it. If cooking a steak I cook it rare to medium rare. Seasonings remain the same. If you over cook it, the meat will be tough and dry. It takes some learning in how to cook that meat due to there being less fat in it.

I've been getting a half side of grass fed beef for at least a decade now. It takes some getting used to, but its much healthier for you.

ETA - I think this has something to do with me being 30+ pounds lighter than I was 10 years ago.

 

[leVieux]

One of the primary reasons for grass fed beef with no "finishing" is that the meat has a different chemical consistency from store bought beef. Grass fed beef is actually high in Omega 3's, which is good for your health. Omega 6 beef (store bought beef) is bad for you and results in higher cholestorol, more fat, etc. Doc, I know you will appreciate the science on it. Its out there on the web, and its not non-sense.

Have a friend who changed his diet to grass fed beef. It was his only dietary change. In 6 months he dropped his bad cholesterol by 50 points.

It is different. For steaks I cook it with olive oil which is good for you if I am pan frying it. If cooking a steak I cook it rare to medium rare. Seasonings remain the same. If you over cook it, the meat will be tough and dry. It takes some learning in how to cook that meat due to there being less fat in it.

I've been getting a half side of grass fed beef for at least a decade now. It takes some getting used to, but its much healthier for you.

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Interesting, and Thanks.

I got our of the beef cattle bidness 50+ years ago. We do have some land, and I’ve been threatening to buy a weaned steer.

I do love cabrito, but my Wife won’t hear of “yard goats”.

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