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Bulk buying is one of the best ways to purchase grass-fed beef. But we find plenty of new customers who are a little concerned about storing so much meat for so long. Never fear. With a little advance planning, it’s easy to store your beef. Check Your Freezer Size Typically, you’ll need one cubic foot […]
Grass-fed beef isn’t the choice most Americans are used to. It’s not even the choice most Texans are used to. Most of us have been raised on grain-fed beef all our lives. So is grass-fed beef really worth the shift? Does it make sense to buy farm fresh beef that’s been pasture-raised? Here at Blessings […]
Is grass-fed beef really better than grain-fed beef? Is it worth taking the extra time and energy to source local grass-fed instead of just going to the grocery store like you always do? Valid questions. But when you start making side-by-side comparisons between grass-fed beef and grain-fed beef, grass-fed beef starts to stand out. Beyond […]
Ordering grass-fed beef and raw milk directly from local farms is one of the best ways you can support the health of your family. But it’s not like heading down to the grocery store to pick up a pound of beef or a gallon of milk whenever you want. Economies of scale change the way […]
A-la-carte purchases are a fun way to enjoy grass-fed beef if you don’t have enough room in your freezer to buy in bulk. You can get more highly nutritious, lovely meat into your family’s diet while enjoying the benefits every time you take a bite. Trying to decide how to make the best use of […]
Once you’ve experienced the rich, sweet, creamy goodness of real raw milk, you might never want to go back to the pasteurized milk you’re used to. You may be especially amazed once you learn this all natural treat offers real health benefits over the grocery store milk you’re used to. Of course, pasteurization was initially […]
How to Store and Preserve Grass-Fed Beef Bought in Bulk
Bulk buying is one of the best ways to purchase grass-fed beef. But we find plenty of new customers who are a little concerned about storing so much meat for so long. Never fear. With a little advance planning, it’s easy to store your beef. Check Your Freezer Size Typically, you’ll need one cubic foot of freezer per 30 pounds of beef. A whole cow will provide roughly 600 pounds of beef. You’d need 20 cubic feet of freezer space for the whole cow. Most of our customers have dedicated freezer space to work with. You may want to buy a standing freezer for the garage if you plan to invest in bulk beef. You could also split an order with a neighbor if you
Why Grass-Fed Beef is Superior to Conventional Beef: A Comparison
Grass-fed beef isn’t the choice most Americans are used to. It’s not even the choice most Texans are used to. Most of us have been raised on grain-fed beef all our lives. So is grass-fed beef really worth the shift? Does it make sense to buy farm fresh beef that’s been pasture-raised? Here at Blessings Ranch, we feel confident you’ll love the difference once you see it for yourself. Better for Your Waistline Grass-fed beef is just as tasty and filling as grain-fed beef, but it contains fewer calories. That means you can promote your weight loss goals without making any change to what you eat or when you eat it. Of course, you’ll see more dramatic results when you combine grass-fed beef with other
Why Grass-Fed Beef is Superior to Grain-Fed Beef
Is grass-fed beef really better than grain-fed beef? Is it worth taking the extra time and energy to source local grass-fed instead of just going to the grocery store like you always do? Valid questions. But when you start making side-by-side comparisons between grass-fed beef and grain-fed beef, grass-fed beef starts to stand out. Beyond the marketing buzzwords lies a compelling story of how what cows eat transforms the meat on your plate. The Pasture Difference Unlike conventional cattle that’s getting confined to cramped feedlots while being force-fed grain, a grass-fed cow lives as nature intended. These animals roam freely, grazing on open pastures while enjoying a natural diet. You may be thinking: sure. Animal welfare is nice. But what’s in it for me? Answer:
From Farm to Table: How to Order Grass-Fed Beef and Raw Milk Directly from Local Farms
Ordering grass-fed beef and raw milk directly from local farms is one of the best ways you can support the health of your family. But it’s not like heading down to the grocery store to pick up a pound of beef or a gallon of milk whenever you want. Economies of scale change the way you will need to handle the beef and dairy portions of your budget and routine. That’s why it pays to know a little something about the farm to table experience before you start. Pay Attention to Your Farm’s Procedures Every farm has different procedures. Those procedures may even change depending on what’s in stock, what kinds of business partnerships are active, and what season you’re in. They can touch on
Top 10 Cuts of Grass-Fed Beef You Can Order A-La-Carte
A-la-carte purchases are a fun way to enjoy grass-fed beef if you don’t have enough room in your freezer to buy in bulk. You can get more highly nutritious, lovely meat into your family’s diet while enjoying the benefits every time you take a bite. Trying to decide how to make the best use of your beef dollar? Here are a few things to consider. Economical and Tasty Cuts of Grass Fed Beef Here are the ten cuts you should consider if you’re on a budget. Bisket. With brisket, you can make street tacos, BBQ brisket sandwiches, shepherd’s pie, chili, and even a lovely brisket breakfast hash. Chuck roast. With chuck roast you can make pot roast, roast beef sandwiches, beef stroganoff, philly beef sandwiches,
Raw Milk: Understanding Its Nutritional Benefits and How to Source it Safely
Once you’ve experienced the rich, sweet, creamy goodness of real raw milk, you might never want to go back to the pasteurized milk you’re used to. You may be especially amazed once you learn this all natural treat offers real health benefits over the grocery store milk you’re used to. Of course, pasteurization was initially developed to keep people safe from harmful bacteria. It’s natural and even wise to be concerned about the safety of the milk you consume. Fortunately, we don’t live in the 1800s anymore, and there are now low-risk, safe ways to source and consume raw milk. What is raw milk? Raw milk is milk direct from the cow. Instead of processing the milk, dairy farmers ensure that it’s cooled as quickly