Beef: More than Steaks
Beef: More than SteaksMost people hear the word beef and they automatically think about steaks, especially the big four: filet mignon, NY Strip, rib eyes and even top sirloins all pop onto the grill at a great rate. And of course, beef also means hamburger, be it patties, meatloaf or hamburger helper.However, the movement to artisan and natural foods leave most ranchers in the dust. Many ranchers trying to meet the demand for source verified, locally produced and of course, all natural beef have been smacked hard when he finds the consumer only wants steaks. Let's take a quick view what a rancher sees when he slaughters a steer. He gets about 450 lbs of beef.
Only about 100 lbs is actual steaks (if he is lucky). Yeah, ouch for him and for his consumers. So he has to figure out a way to market the rest of the beef.The easiest way is to grind it into hamburger. And actually, 350 pounds of hamburger doesn't seem all that much, but it really is. While it will easily fit into a large chest freezer, this amount of hamburger will feed 1050 individuals a 1/3 lb burger, which is a generous size.
That is a lot of people. A family of three would get pretty sick of eating this much burger over the course of the year.Let's look at other cuts. Recently, and especially in the restaurant circle, you may have heard about some other steaks such as flank, skirt, hanger and especially flatiron. The last one is the second most tender steak to filet mignon. All of these steaks are incredibly delicious, but there is not much of them.
All together, maybe 15-20 lbs per animal. A couple of those steaks such as hanger and skirt, well there are only two per animal. Those butcher steaks as they are often called don't really help much. Now we are down to about 330 lbs of beef. Unfortunately, we are now into the cuts that require a bit of time and very small amount of cooking skills.
However, in many ways these cuts fill the house with delightful aromas and of course eating enjoyment.I wouldn't touch a grocery store roast or hamburger for that matter. But artisan or locally raised beef roasts, wow. Some awesome roasts can really wow your family and friends. Artisan roasts are well marbled, almost self-marinating. I'm used to dry-aged beef and so my roasts are essentially fork tender when cooked.Roasts, bones and some off cuts make up about 150 to 200 pounds.
One of my favorite roasts is the old fashion chuck roast. There is close to 50 pounds of this mouth watering cut. The best way to cook this cut is with a simple crockpot. Yup, it will take 8 hours or so to cook and the last few, you might even nibble a bit here and there. But, you don't have to stand there for 8 hours.
Put it in the morning and go have fun.Rump roasts are also good when properly cooked and especially from quality beef. They are a bit dryer than chuck and with a tighter grain, but sliced thin and served with a mushroom gravy, just incredible.Then we have the odd cuts, London broils, sirloin tip roasts (luxury), fresh brisket (barbecue beef), eye of round (poor man's tenderloin), and a few other steaks such as bottom round. A few of the odd cuts that even chefs like are short ribs. Braised short ribs are almost sinful for how good they can be. You would be amazed how many 5-star restaurants serve this simple but elegant treat.While we continue to whittle the cuts down, at the end of the day, you will have about 150-200 pounds of hamburger to eat.
And you thought we would eliminate it all. Sorry, can't do it. But a good meatloaf is a pretty tough dish to turn down.The best way to help an artisan rancher including ourselves is to buy a eighth or a quarter of beef. It is also cost effective way as well and includes some steaks, some roasts and of course some hamburger.Here is a simple and elegant dish using chuck roasts that your family will beg for more.Mock Beef Stroganoff Traditional beef stroganoff is made with diced tenderloin roast. Personally, any beef dish would be incredible with tenderloin, but there are actually better tasting options that take a little longer to make and are touch more economical.6 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons minced onion2 pounds chuck roast, cut thin in 1 x 1 inch cubes? pound mushrooms, slicedsalt and pepper to taste1/8 teaspoon nutmeg1 cup sour cream, at room temperature1.Preheat the oven to 300?F.2.Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a heavy dutch oven with the heat on medium-high, add the beef and quickly sear all sides until the beef is brown.
Add a cup of beef stock and place the lid on the dutch oven and cook until fork tender, about 2 hours. Check occasionally to make sure the meat does not dry out during cooking. 3.Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy skillet. Add the onion and cook slowly until transparent. Remove and set aside.
4.Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Stir in the mushrooms, cover and cook 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Whisk the sour cream and add to the pan, but do not allow it to boil. Return the beef and onions to the pan and just heat through.5.Serve over a bed of egg noodles.Dr.
is general manager of Thorbardin Ranch located in Buffalo, Wyoming. The country's largest heritage highland cattle breeder produces artisan beef sold exclusively through Great West Cattle Company. Thorbardin Ranch produces only natural highland beef that is corn finished and dry-aged to.
Dr. Joseph Vaillancourt is general manager of Thorbardin Ranch located in Buffalo, Wyoming. The country?s largest heritage highland cattle breeder produces artisan beef sold exclusively through Great West Cattle Company. Thorbardin Ranch produces only natural highland beef that is corn finished and dry-aged to perfection.Metric Thunder Introduces the Thunder Saddle
Orange, CA (ContentDesk) October 26, 2005 -- MetricThunder.com has launched a new seat for the Metric and Harley cruisers called, Thunder Saddle.
The Thunder Saddle is available in a leather or vinyl flame seat and is designed for continual comfort during long rides.
So whether the trip is for 500 miles or just around the block, every mile feels the same on the saddle. We worked closely with Saddlemen and designed a saddle with SaddleGel" which offers a comfortable ride mile after mile.
We also enhanced the look of the seat with a flame theme that our riders really enjoy, said Bob Osias, President of Metric Thunder.
Nothing can compare to a saddle made with SaddleGel".
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Red Carpet Style: Leather Clothing for Women
Everyone knows that it is not the person who is walking down the red carpet that is important, but rather their clothing! If you can't be a star, do the next best thing and dress like one. One hot trend in Hollywood and all over the world is leather clothing for women. Before you run out and purchase a pair of leather chaps or bulky biker jacket, think again. Leather clothing can run the gamut from smoking and sexy to sweet and subtle. Furthermore, leather clothing is available in all shades and hues of delicious colors, express yourself with juicy greens and pinks that are hot, hot, hot these days.
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Flattering Styles For Women With Curves
Are you one of those fabulous women that has curves, and you would like to know a fun way of showing them off?
There are several ways to make your figure look the way that you want.
It is all in the manner that you carry yourself.
Being confident and following a few basic rules on how to dress will make you look like the woman you want to be.The first rule is to go out and buy the correct size bra.
A good bra will make your outfits look the way that they should.
Having curves is a wonderful thing to have, but you need to know how to make them fit right with your clothing style.
It is amazing what a great bra can do for your figure.The second rule is buying clothes that are the right size for you.
So, go ahead and throw away all those clothes that are too baggy on you.
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Women's Bathing Suits To Suit All Shapes
Shopping for women's bathing suits can be a daunting task because most women believe that bathing suits compliment only those with the perfect hourglass figure. This is not so. If you consider that very few have perfect figures, then you'll realize that there are many swimsuit options that can look great with your own body type.
You have the option of wearing one- or two-piece suits if you have large hips, but you should wear solid colors on the bottom to add more emphasis to the top part of the body. Remember that high-cut legs emphasize the hips, so try to buy low-cut legged suits.
If you are slightly overweight, try wearing string bikinis.
However, string bikinis may not sustain strenuous physical activities so they are not very appropriate for women who play a lot of sports such as beach volleyball.
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The People Have Spoken ? Focused on Fun and Finding the Perfect Fit
Toronto, ON (ContentDesk) February 8, 2004 ? What kind of clothes will women be looking for in 2004? Comfortable. Fun. Stylish. And something that fits them perfectly.The People Have Spoken (TPHS) promises its 2004 collection will give women a new outlook on everyday wear. Fun and focused on the perfect fit, these pieces allow a comfortable, casual look, while offering
various wild & sexy pieces to wear out at night.
TPHS is adding denim to its 2004 collections, which will complete the wardrobe of any girl ? years 16-30.[ 04 Collections ] Sportswear Meets Street Couture[ Classic Sporty ] forget the sluggish joggers you've got buried in your drawer; we've put a new spin on sportswear this year with our Classic Sporty line. Look for soft and comfortable terry and cotton fabrics you can lounge in, or wear to kick butt on the court. Work out and look great in our terry jumpsuit, terry shorts, sporty muscle tank, reverse hoodie tank, button up dress, funky swirl skirt and...
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BYO Water When You Fly
A recent random sampling of airplane drinking water revealed a shocking statistic: the tap water on one in eight planes had harmful bacteria including coliform and E. coli.Consequently, the Environmental Protection Agency has directed some airlines to test their own water, only once a year per aircraft, though.There have never been any regulations for potable water on planes.The E.P.A. now says it plans to regulate airplane water. But first -- they will take samples from 169 flights over the next two years. "This drop in the bucket hardly constitutes an effective investigation.
There are more than 169 flights landing every two hours at Chicago's O'Hare Airport," says jet safety and wellness authority Diana Fairechild.Fairechild adds, "Though airline planes fly high and fast, airline regulations fly slow and low, if at all.""Thirty years ago," she said, "when my stewardess uniform had a mini skirt and bowler hat, I asked a Pan Am mechanic how they treated the drinking water because...
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This Autumn's Footwear Fashion; Platforms and Booties!
Sarah Jessica Parker famously made Manolo Blahnik a household name in Sex and the City. However, long before the erstwhile Carrie Bradshaw and her girlfriends made the legendary shoe designer a figure of mass consumption, "Manolo's" were already an essential item in the celebrity world and amongst the fashion elite. But today, as more and more people demand their goods, how can the Manolos, Jimmy Choos and Vivienne Westwoods of the world still get away with charging women thousands of pounds for their shoes? The simple explanation - women love shoes - may seem an overused stereotype but it is, sadly or not, very true.
Take one of the leading shoe trends for Autumn 2006: the platform. Chunky heels are once again all the rage, but they owe more to 1980s decadence than to the Swinging Sixties. The recent return to the skinny jeans and leggings of the Bananarama age has prompted a comeback for the heavy platform and the stacked heel.
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Metric Thunder Introduces the Thunder Saddle
Orange, CA (ContentDesk) October 26, 2005 -- MetricThunder.com has launched a new seat for the Metric and Harley cruisers called, Thunder Saddle.
The Thunder Saddle is available in a leather or vinyl flame seat and is designed for continual comfort during long rides.
So whether the trip is for 500 miles or just around the block, every mile feels the same on the saddle. We worked closely with Saddlemen and designed a saddle with SaddleGel" which offers a comfortable ride mile after mile.
We also enhanced the look of the seat with a flame theme that our riders really enjoy, said Bob Osias, President of Metric Thunder.
Nothing can compare to a saddle made with SaddleGel".
SaddleGel" provides unsurpassed riding comfort by evenly distributing the body weight across the surface of the seat while absorbing and eliminating the extra pressure typically experienced at the hip bones and tail bone.The Thunder Saddle comes with a colored flame stitch on...
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