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Exploring the World of Craft Meat
Japanese Wagyu Butchery 101
March 31st, 2020 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 23,327 times • 3 min read
Japanese Wagyu is one of the most luxurious foods in the world — a distinction earned not just because of its unique Kuroge genetics [https://www.crowdcow.com/blog/japanese-cattle-breeds], but because of the many traditions practiced in Japan, spanning from the way the animals are raised to how the meat is rated [https://www.crowdcow.com/blog/how-does-beef-achieve-a5-status], how the steaks are sliced...
Home Sweet Home-Cooked Meals: 15 Recipes from 3 Cuts of Meat
March 17th, 2020 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 41,968 times • 2 min read
A lot of us are staying home more often, and that means more family time is centered around food. Plan your week out and win at home in the most delicious way possible with a meat-centric meal plan! Check out these 15 dish ideas with recipes for 3 essential cuts (and read on for the chance to be featured in our next post!). #1: Ground Beef (or Ground Chicken, Ground Turkey, and Ground Pork) is perhaps the most versatile cut and can be made...
Salmon Raised Right: My Visit to Frøya, Norway
February 12th, 2020 by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 59,816 times • 3 min read
In January, I visited the remote island of Frøya in western Norway: population 4,962. It was a many-hours drive from anywhere, just off the coast and beyond the protection of the fjords — home of the PrimeWaters salmon [https://www.crowdcow.com/ranch/primewaters] we now offer. It’s salmon [https://www.crowdcow.com/ranch/primewaters] raised right, without antibiotics or growth hormones, and, in my opinion, in one of the most sustainable ways...
Regenerative Farming 101
January 13th, 2020 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 24,314 times • 4 min read
What is it and why is it important? Soil on Richards Ranch [https://www.crowdcow.com/ranch/richards-ranch] — 100% Grass-fed, Grass-finished and EOV Certified FarmThere are lots of labels and certifications out there — everything from Certified Organic to Certified Humane and even certified Predator Friendly. Certifications help create a standard among farms — something tangible to work toward and something tangible consumers can use to help...
Keep Your “Eat Better” New Year’s Resolution — Keto, Paleo, Whole 30 and Mediterranean Diet Approved
December 31st, 2019 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 25,688 times • 2 min read
Year after year, one of the top resolutions is to “eat healthier and diet.” Cue groans. Healthy eating feels limiting. We think of chicken, brown rice and broccoli, every day — no variety and certainly no flavor. Plus, restricting your food makes it hard to actually stick with any kind of plan. So how do you reach your goals effectively? Crowd Cow is here to help. Whether you’re strictly following Keto or Paleo plans, or are trying out...
Wild-Caught vs. Aquaculture (Farm-Raised) Fish: Myths and Facts
December 11th, 2019 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 27,618 times • 5 min read
Sustainable Seafood Sampler [https://www.crowdcow.com/products/sustainable-seafood-sampler?filter%5Bbid_item%5D=ipc4kez8q] featuring Arctic Char, Black Cod, and Copper River Sockeye SalmonIn a lot of the popular press, there seems to be a general desire to simplify the world with a “good” versus “bad” view on any given issue. Farm-raised versus wild-caught seafood is no different — and there are a lot of misconceptions about each. Many...
Our Biggest Japanese Wagyu Event Ever
December 2nd, 2019 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 24,280 times • 2 min read
Like the wine regions of France, Japan produces regional varieties of Wagyu, each distinctive in its history, traditions, practices and flavor profiles. We have worked tirelessly over the last few years to forge relationships with top producers and the Japanese government to debut award-winning varieties that have never been available outside of Japan — like 11-time National Champion...
Holiday Gift Guide for the Meat Lover
November 25th, 2019 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 48,040 times • 2 min read
The gift-giving season is officially among us. For the BBQ enthusiast, we’ve curated a list of some of the best grilling products and gear — with options on any budget. 1. BIG GREEN EGG [https://biggreenegg.com/] This kamado-style grill has a cult following and BBQ aficionados love that it can get to high temperatures due to the focused heat of its ceramic shell, but can also hold low temperatures and be used as a smoker. Splurge: BGE XL...
Meet Japan’s Ultimate "Shokunin" Farmer — Akio Kato of Kato Gyu
November 18th, 2019 by Joe Heitzeberg • Read 18,313 times • less than one min read
"Shokunin" is a Japanese word without a direct English translation. The closest is “craftsman” or “master of one’s profession”, but these simplistic translations miss a deeper devotion and dedication — over many years — to reach a certain perfect command over one’s area of obsession. To hear stories of how bullet trains in Japan operate with an average departure delay that’s less than 18...
How to Deep-Fry a Pasture-Raised Turkey
November 11th, 2019 by Kaleigh Jurgensmeyer • Read 23,786 times • 2 min read
Successfully deep-frying a turkey [https://www.crowdcow.com/ranch/gunthorp-farms#product-listing] automatically puts you into Thanksgiving-hero status. What’s not to love about a juicy, tender inside and super crispy outside? Deep-frying can be risky business, though, so we created a step-by-step guide to ensure your bird-cooking is executed successfully (explosion and injury-free). Here’s what you’ll need: * Paper towels * Long sleeves *...