As our regular readers know, we’re big fans of Russ Crandall (better known to many as The Domestic Man–check out his blog, he posts a new recipe every Tuesday). In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, he created a recipe for Pressure Cooker Corned Beef...
April 14, 2015
People have known through the ages that organ meats, from healthy animals, have many nutritional benefits. In fact, up to the middle of the twentieth century, most Europeans and Americans would eat organ meats at least once a week, for health. Yet people have also...
May 28, 2014
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups balsamic vinegar, divided 3/4 cup olive oil 4 – 6 lbs lamb spareribs 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons garlic, smashed 3 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped 1/4 cup honey Serves: 2 – 3 Directions: Whisk together 3/4 cup vinegar...
April 12, 2014
What are Nightshades? You may have heard of the term “deadly nightshade” referring to a plant called belladonna, which was used as a poison in ancient times. Lesser known are the commonly eaten vegetables in the same nightshade family. They aren’t deadly, but they...
March 5, 2014
We’ve known home chef and blogger extraordinaire Russ Crandall (aka The Domestic Man) for many years and have fallen in love with his beautiful photography and traditional recipes. Like us, Russ believes in an ancestral, whole foods way of eating. Russ is a...
February 21, 2014
For centuries, the benefits of bone stock have been widely known. The rich, nutrient dense marrow hidden inside the bones is a healthy powerhouse that enriches any diet. Whether practicing modern medicine or holistic techniques, medical professionals are still...
January 16, 2014
Lamb loin is one of the most delicious and treasured cuts of lamb. Cooked to medium rare, or to a pink color, it can be so tender and absolutely delicious. Yet many people think they do not like lamb. If you want great lamb, it is important that the meat come from a...
May 8, 2013
By some estimates, nearly 50 million Americans have some degree of “lactose intolerance.” Millions more are thought to suffer from a full-blown allergy to dairy products. Considering these numbers, it’s no wonder that there has been a surge of non-dairy “milks” lining...
January 30, 2013
Ingredients 5 lbs lamb shoulder (some fat and veins removed) 2 lbs pork shoulder (some fat and veins removed) 3lbs pork back fat 80 grams salt 7 grams insta cure #1 (available at sausagemaker.com) 15 g dextrose 15 g crushed garlic 10g ginger powder 25 g fennel seed...
June 10, 2012
When you’re in the mood for some chicken wings, it doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s our super simple recipe for tasty all-natural, free range chicken wings. If you haven’t tried our all-natural, special recipe BBQ sauce, you’ll want...
January 10, 2010