What is the relationship between flavor and fat?

Much of the following information comes from Mark Schatzker, author of the book “Steak – One Man’s Search for the World’s Tastiest Piece of Beef“.  Using information from Mark we will try to answer the question, “What is the relationship between flavor and fat”? Previously we…

The taste of beef

In a previous post (A cow named grass-fed) it was noted that animals raised with a significant part of their diet as grass will have a taste quite different from corn-fed (conventional) beef.  Why is this?  Doesn’t USDA Prime labeled beef mean “taste great”?  One would think that…

How to shop for a healthy diet

Considering a change in your diet?  This seemed a little overwhelming when I began my journey.  Luckily a friend advised me to go slow, keep it simple and just do what you can to alter where you spend your food dollars.  Not sure where…

Have a Healthy New Year!

We hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and you are ready to take on a new year!  As the new year begins, many of us will take a moment to reflect on our health.  Some of us may even be considering going on a…

Traditional Food

We hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving Day.  Like other holidays in the United States, FOOD is an important part of the celebration.  These traditions passed down over the years offer great enjoyment.  Holidays give us an opportunity to return to our favorite traditional food.  Turkey,…