By Kelley Herring Your brain is the fattiest organ in your body, consisting of more than 60 percent fat. So, it should come as no surprise that if you want to protect your brain as you age, it is essential to consume foods that are rich in healthy fats. In fact, many...
October 14, 2021
Despite their bootleg reputations, raw milk and raw cheese aren’t unhealthy by nature — most Americans simply lack access to good unpasteurized dairy. The bans on raw milk have their roots in the Industrial Revolution and were reactions to poor manufacturing...
October 11, 2021
As soon as fall hits, my mind shifts from sandwiches and salads to buying as many onions, root vegetables, and grass-fed beef cuts to create delicious stew and soup after delicious stew and soup. It’s my favorite time of the year for cooking. One chilly night...
October 11, 2021
By Kelley Herring One of the greatest lessons we have learned about health and nutrition over the last several decades is that each one of us is biologically and genetically unique. Rigorous scientific research has proven that despite our human similarities – after...
September 30, 2021
From the anticuchos of Peru to the stews of Morocco, beef heart is widely enjoyed around the world. Americans used to eat more beef heart before the mid-twentieth century’s industrialization of beef, but in recent years beef heart has been unfortunately and widely...
September 8, 2021
You won’t find a heartier and more homey meal than a well-prepared pot of beef stew. The rich, thick broth with tender pieces of beef and potatoes is a perfect weeknight and meal prep option during the colder months, and it’s what I whip up in my dutch oven more than...
September 8, 2021
Homemade beef jerky is one of my favorite things. It’s almost always more tender, isn’t packed with nasty preservatives like so many brands are, and gives you the freedom to decide how spicy, sweet, or tender you want your jerky to be. It’s also way...
August 9, 2021
Beef liver is an old-school superfood. Our ancestors prized it for its nutritional properties and taste, and it’s only in the last few decades that liver fell out of fashion. The pastures are finally starting to rotate, however, and liver is starting to reclaim...
July 8, 2021
Photo by jeffreyw / CC BY Philly cheesesteaks are one of America’s richest culinary traditions. A shining example of simplicity, these sandwiches are made up of just melt-in-your-mouth steak, onions, and cheese on top of a thick french hoagie bun. But even with...
July 8, 2021
Cooking a suckling pig for a holiday or special occasion is decadent and impressive. It looks like something straight out of Game of Thrones, and I mean that in the best way. Suckling pig can be a bit intimidating — it is roasting an entire animal, after all, but once...
June 9, 2021
