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Kinda Like Christmas

It was an exciting morning here on the ranch! Not the kind where the cows get out and lots of flagrant words are spewed into the air. More like jumping up and down, like a kid on Christmas morning! Brett got a new manure spreader! I know, I know, its not everyone’s...
Skirt Steak Skirmish

Skirt Steak Skirmish

Oh my goodness, I may have found the most flavorful cut of meat ever! I didn’t think I could be blown away by an ugly piece of beef. But boy howdy! It happened! Several months ago I had a customer request skirt steak. There are only about four pounds of it per beef....
I’ll Take Mine Rare

I’ll Take Mine Rare

Well done? Rare? Somewhere in between? The doneness of your beef can raise heated discussions among family and friends! Who is right? What tastes better? The choice can be as personal as charcoal or gas. (that’s a whole other blog topic!) So first, what is the...
Every Day is Earth Day on Our Ranch

Every Day is Earth Day on Our Ranch

To be quite honest, I never gave much thought to Earth Day and what it represents. My wife said when she was in high school the teachers would take them out to clean up the community on that day. Probably hoping they would have a bit more respect for the space around...
So, You Wanna Bulk Up

So, You Wanna Bulk Up

Sure, beef packs the kind of powerful protein punch that can add muscle to your legs, arms and chest. But in this post, I’ll be talking about bulking up a different kind of chest — your freezer! I realize, you might be feeling intimidated about this kind...
Why the Weird Name?

Why the Weird Name?

 If you are like me, you have often wondered why the weird name corned beef. Well wonder no longer. Here’s the answer:   The salt crystals used to preserve beef sent from Ireland to England were huge—about the size of a kernel of corn, in fact. As a result, the...