Exploring the World of Craft Meat
What Is Tajima Wagyu?
January 7th by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 5,360 times • 1 min read
When it comes to Wagyu, there's a lot of confusion and misinformation online. Luckily, through our extensive work directly with producers in Japan, and my background in Japanese language, we've learned a lot and have been able to bring some of the rarest and best Japanese Wagyu to the USA for the first time. Today's post is about a very detailed aspect of Japanese Wagyu, the bloodline known as Tajima (但馬). To explain what Tajima is, it is...
Meet Crowd Cow Ambassador Taylor Crowther
January 1st by Faith Deutschle • Read 256 times • 1 min read
Taylor Crowther is a healthcare provider and fitness junkie. However, his proudest roles are husband and father. He is currently writing a book that debunks the nutrition, exercise and health myths with the use of science and evidence based studies. Why is it important for you to know where your food comes from? You may think you are eating healthy, but what you don't know is where your meat came from, how it was raised, and the drugs it was...
Meet Crowd Cow Ambassador Jay Chang
January 1st by Faith Deutschle • Read 264 times • less than one min read
Jay is a culinary curator and Global story teller dining with top chefs #BehindTheKnife across the world. Why is it important for you to know where your food comes from? A truly "Farm to Table" dining experience rotates with seasons and what is best available from local farms. Ingredients are the building blocks of the meal and the right farm fresh meats and veggies can really make a difference. Who inspires you? I am inspired by chefs and...
Meet Crowd Cow Ambassador Deborah de Corral
January 1st by Faith Deutschle • Read 282 times • less than one min read
Deborah is a singer, songwriter, and chef. As a proud Argentinian, her favorite thing is to gather people around a fire, open a few bottles of wine and grill the best beef she can get her hands on! She currently lives in Miami where she is about to open her first restaurant-- Tigre. Who inspires you? Chefs and artists who won't compromise their vision. What is your most memorable meal? Atelier Crenn,San Francisco (by Chef Dominique Crenn). It...
Meet Crowd Cow Ambassador Jordan Devey
January 1st by Faith Deutschle • Read 198 times • 1 min read
Jordan Devey is an Offensive Lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL. If he's not at football or training you can find him in the kitchen whipping up something good! Why is it important for you to know where your food comes from? I was lucky to grow up with a dad who, through hunting and camping, taught me the importance of respecting the animal and the harvesting process. I will pass this on to my children. I know Crowd Cow sources its...
Meet Crowd Cow Ambassador Fernando Ufret
January 1st by Faith Deutschle • Read 217 times • less than one min read
Fernando is a professional touring solo musician from Puerto Rico. His music knows no bounds and he has been found playing, Glacier Bay, AK to Scandinavia, covering music from Gipsy Kings to Queen. He also has over 20 million views and 80K subs on Youtube, and spends his free time exploring new takes on family recipes. Why is it important for you to know where your food comes from? My family used to own a farm with black and red Angus cattle....
Meet Crowd Cow Ambassador Manuel Pimentel
January 1st by Faith Deutschle • Read 206 times • 1 min read
Who inspires you? The fans, when I get videos of people copying a recipe or going out of their comfort zone to try something I've taught them. That's gold! What is your most memorable meal? Stuffed cabbage. I know! My Grandma used to make it, and it's hard to go against Grandma. She stuffed them with riced and cut up pork meat as well as beef, olives, garlic onion, tomato paste. Man! What’s your favorite meat dish or meat preparation? Do...
Meet Crowd Cow Ambassador Ezra Wagner
January 1st by Faith Deutschle • Read 254 times • less than one min read
Ezra is a self proclaimed backyard bbq chef and food blogger, who will take any opportunity to fire up his Traeger. Whether it is off the grid, in his backyard, or for his local first responders, cooking for others is his passion. Who inspires you? Gordon Ramsey & Bennie Kendrick What’s your favorite meat dish or meat preparation? Do you have a recipe you would like to share with us? Reverse Seared Ribeye. I set my Traeger Timberline to...
Meet Crowd Cow Ambassador Jaymee Sire
December 31st, 2018 by Faith Deutschle • Read 339 times • 1 min read
Jaymee is a television host, sportscaster, food blogger, and all around adventurer. You may have seen her in the past anchoring Sports Center on ESPN or making various appearances on The Food Network. You can check out her latest creations and travels on eisforeat.com. Why is it important for you to know where your food comes from? As someone who grew up on a cattle farm in Montana, I understand first hand how important it is to know the...
How to cook A5 Wagyu for a large group of people
December 17th, 2018 by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 6,029 times • 1 min read
If you're new to the Wagyu game, start with the Ultimate Guide to Wagyu or have a look at our Japanese Wagyu Infographic. But if you're becoming a connoisseur and experiencing its melts-in-your-mouth splendor on a regular basis and are looking to level up your game, read on. In this post, I'll explain how to share A5 Wagyu with larger groups of people, including how to save a bit of money when purchasing it, how to prepare it and how to cook...
