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Highland Cattle – More Than a Pretty Face…
Scottish Highland cattle have been around for a very long time and are prevalent in small and large herds throughout the United States and the word. We at Pittsburgher Highland […]
Fast Food Nation
Eric Schlosser published the groundbreaking book, Fast Food Nation in 2001, in which he explored in depth the history of fast food as an industry and culture in America and […]
Butcher Day
It is by far my least favorite and most stressful day, and one that I don’t take lightly – for many reasons. Delivering quality grass-fed beef and lamb as well […]
Organic: What does it mean?
Buying organic products means a lot to a lot of people. But what exactly does “organic” mean? According to Webster’s Dictionary organic is defined as “relating to or derived from […]
Buy Fresh Buy Local
You’ve seen the bumper sticker. Maybe you even talk the talk; but do you walk the walk? The world is perhaps more health conscience about food choices than ever. We […]
Know Your Farmer
This is a common bumper sticker these days; but what does it mean? It’s simple really. Explained another way, it suggests knowing exactly where your food is from and how […]
My Story – Mark Smith
Everyone has a story, and mine probably isn’t that different than most – until about 14 years ago in late 2008. That’s when I left a relatively secure job with […]
Tallow and Its Uses
Tallow is made by rendering suet which is the fat of cattle or sheep, typically the fat that surrounds the animals organs. The process of rendering involves gently heating suet […]
What’s the Hype About Bone Broth?
Bone broth is a staple in many traditional diets and are said to be the cure-all for many health issues ranging from the common cold to autoimmune disease and even […]
Nutritional Value of Grass Fed Beef Compared to Grain Fed Beef
We plan to delve more deeply into some of the nutritional differences between grass fed and conventional beef in future posts but thought it would be useful to begin with an […]