You often can’t see the world-class food in your own backyard because it’s ubiquitous to the point of being invisible. Think of noodles in Japan, or bread in France, or spiced lentils in India—it’s daily fare that seems simple until you try to make it and realize there’s a world of knowledge that goes into … [ Read more]
Meat Master: With hundreds of awards (and kudos from Germany), Rick Reams is crafting world-class food in Hudson, Wisconsin, and St. Paul
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Grazers Meats launches CSA model for grass-fed beef
April 6, 2016 by Leave a Comment
During our month of conservation stories, we recommended buying farm-direct beef as a good way to bypass a wasteful supply chain and help out a local farmer’s bottom line. The one downside is that a quarter-cow is a crazy amount of meat. If you’re single, or don’t have a deep freezer, it doesn’t make much … [ Read more]
What can the average person do about food waste?
March 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Human beings eat only half of all the food we grow. The United States alone wastes over 100 billion pounds of edible food each year; that’s around $161 billion worth. We cast off crooked carrots, we’ve banished the idea of seasonality, and we buy things only to forget them until they rot. This squandered surplus … [ Read more]
Minnesota Meat Map
April 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The map below lists meat purveyors in Minnesota, organized by butcher shops & sausage makers, seafood & smoked fish, specialty meats, meat processors, halal markets and a vegan butcher (yes, you read that right). For our ten favorites, click here. Click the icon in the upper-lefthand corner of the map to display the list and … [ Read more]
