What is the Difference Between Store Beef and Farm Beef?
You’ve heard all the buzz about farm-to-table beef. You have visions of feeding your family robust, tasty meat that is both healthy and pleasurable to eat. But you’re still not sure if there’s really a huge difference between buying your beef fresh from the farm and buying it at your local grocery store, which seems both more familiar and more convenient. So you’ve got questions. Fortunately, we’ve got answers! We understand that if you’re going to make the switch to farm-fresh beef, you want to get lots of value for your money, and you want to make sure the shift will be worth it. Here’s what you need to know. How long does farm-fresh beef stay good? It depends on the cut of meat you
5 Tips for Making the Most of Your Bulk Beef Purchase
Buying meat in bulk is a frugal choice for many Houston families, but it’s not a familiar option for many. It can even be a little bit daunting if you’ve never done it before. Fortunately, the team at Blessings Ranch is here to help. Here are five tips to ensure the success of your bulk beef purchase and use. #1) Know Farm Policies Every farm is a little different. For example, some farms require you to butcher yourself or charge extra for vacuum sealing. Here at Blessings Ranch, you just put down a deposit, then pick up your fully butchered beef from us at the appointed time. There are no hidden fees or extra charges, and you don’t have to deal with any other professional.
5 Reasons to Buy Meat & Dairy from the Farmer, Not the Store
Many people are used to buying all their food from the grocery store. If you’re one of them but are thinking about making the switch to farm-fresh food, read on. There are great reasons to buy your meat and dairy from local farms like ours. Here are five reasons why you should consider making the switch and altering your plans to involve a swing by the farm! #1) Sustainability When you buy directly from a farm like ours, you do so knowing a great deal about how the meat and dairy are handled and raised. This gives you the peace of mind that comes with knowing you’ve chosen a sustainable option. For example, here at Blessings Ranch, we don’t use harmful chemicals or hormones on
How to Use Organ Meat
Did you know that kidneys, hearts, and other organ meats can be nutritionally rich and incredibly tasty? While organ meats may not appear in many American or Americanized recipes, these cuts are tasty and viable and are often included in recipes from around the world. After all, if you’ve ever had beef cheek barbacoa tacos, you know these meats can be tender and flavorful. They also offer a slightly different but still incredibly tasty flavor profile. Organ meats are highly cost-effective, even when bought farm fresh. When you’re trying to save money, it’s hard to go wrong with these cuts of meat. Here are a few tips for incorporating organ meat into your diet. #1) Use Recipes You Already Know Did you know you can
4 Benefits to Buying Farm Fresh Eggs
Have you ever bought your eggs fresh from the farm before? If you never have, you’re in for a real treat. Eating farm-fresh eggs is an entirely different experience from eating store-bought eggs. Here are four reasons why you should consider adding farm-fresh eggs to your food budget. #1) Grocery Eggs Are Old Grocery store eggs packed on December 26 with a sell-by date of February 3rd could be over two months old when you buy them. The commercial egg farmer has 30 days from the time the eggs are laid to pack them, which means the eggs could have been laid around November 27. At Blessings Ranch, we pack our eggs the day they are laid and sell them directly to you. If you
4 Benefits of Buying Beef in Bulk
Buying beef in bulk isn’t intuitive for many people. Most people are used to buying beef in very small quantities at the local grocery store. Yet once you discover bulk beef buying, you’ll never want to go back to the alternatives. The benefits are too amazing and Blessings Ranch brings grass-fed beef in bulk to right to the doorstep of residents in Houston and surrounding areas. #1) Food Security When you buy in bulk, you fill your freezer for a month. Pandemic shortages can’t touch you. Inflation or supply shortages can’t keep food off of your family’s table. You’ll always have something for dinner. Of course, it’s important to make sure you have adequate freezer space and a generator that can keep that freezer powered