Nourishing the Soul

Go One More...

Do you feel swallowed up by deadlines, timelines and crazy schedules?  We understand demanding pressures more than bucolic farmers should.  While we don't necessarily have a peaceful life, we strive to be at peace with it.  To achieve this, we have certain standards that we are reluctant to waver on.  One of these standards is dinnertime.   Dinnertime is the cornerstone of our family's mental health.  Cooking is the vehicle to facilitate that health as well as improve physical health.  A home-cooked meal guards against empty calories, shady ingredients and poor quality farming practices.  You have the choice to prepare whole-ingredient cuisine that will save money, trim waistlines and draw your family into superior times at the table.  You might at this point draw attention to the fact you have already spent 8 hours working and have no desire to stand over a stove, grill or oven.  I completely get it, however, while eating overprocessed or packaged food may seem like salvation for a moment, I assure you, it has costs and factors not readily seen.  Start with this theory:

                          Little and Often amount to Much.

You don't have to buy a whole beef, or grow the entire garden on your own.  Start with one wholesome, quality-packed, nutrient dense dinner a week.  If you are already doing that, go one more.  We try to follow a simple rule, it is the 80/20 rule.  80% of the time, we eat true foods, ones that are as close as possible to the ground or hoof.  20% of the time, we don't sweat it!  But in the beginning we were closer to 40/60, then progressed to 50/50 and so on.  The point is to start.  Here is a recipe to help towards that end.  I made these and decided to keep the recipe because it is cheap and my kids really liked it.

Hamburger Steaks (keep reading, they are worth it)

2 lbs. ground beef, preferably grassfed
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
2 eggs
1-2 tbsp. fine dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
6 tbsp butter
3 tbsp dry red wine, or white wine

In a large bowl, combine and blend the first 5 ingredients.  Mold the meat mixture into oblong "steaks"  In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp butter over medium high heat.  Add the beef and brown on both sides, until insides are just barely pink or no longer pink.  Transfer to a hot plate.  Add the remaining butter and the wine to the frying pan, and simmer until most of the liquid has evaoprated.  It will condense to a thickened sauce.  Spoon over steaks and serve.


Sucessful Trip
Last night we returned late from Oklahoma, Big Cabin to be exact.  So this means we have a bulging, fully stocked freezer.   We also have a limited supply of lamb, yes, actually lamb!  The key word is limited.  Come see me at the markets.

Specials

For the July 4th grand event, grab some grassfed ground beef, hot dogs or link sausages!!  Email me in advance for convenience at the farmer's market booth.   

4th Grillin' Special:  $15 (This will feed approximately 12-14 folks, single serving)

2 lbs. Grassfed Ground Beef
1 package (approx 1 lb) Hot Dogs (No Msg, nitrites or fillers)

Summer Sausage Sampler:  $25  (No Msg, nitrites or fillers)

1 lb. Fresh Bratwurst Link
1 lb. Smoked Sausage Link
1 lb. German Sausage Link

An Offering
We have a 1/4 of a beef available to be delivered to the processor next week.  Email or call 479-243-5473 if you are interested.  


Find us on Facebook, an online market, farmer's markets, Argenta Market or here at the Farm.  We look forward to helping you take the next step towards a whole food diet.  ( I sorta feel like doing a high-five with you right now!!)

Enjoy Your Day!!
Tracy
"Go ahead and eat with your Fingers, the Food's clean!"

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