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New beef, record calf, record rain, July 2015!

Recently we were the recipients of that incredible deluge which filled Lake Buchanan from 55 % full, to 71 % full.  A narrow band of showers dropped 10.7 ” or so at the ranch, evidently due to a stalled front.  … Continue reading

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Turtle burger rocks!

We had occasion to visit The Turtle Saturday night.  Of course, I had to try one of their burgers (using Condalia Farms Brand Steakburger).  The Saturday special was 1/2 # burger with horseradish sauce, and a yellow tomato slice.  Wow.  … Continue reading

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Mesquite Bean Flour-encrusted London Broil …

Last Thursday I was hungry for a London Broil.  I decided I wanted to brown it in the cast iron skillet, and went to the freezer for some flour.  No flour.  All I had was mesquite bean flour which I … Continue reading

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Grassfed Beef Vegetarian …

Here’s something neat I have found, that I want to share.  Trader Joe’s has a couple of packages of “greens” that I really like – their Baby Arugula and Cruciferous Crunch. Take some Sirloin or London Broil from the night … Continue reading

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New customer has this to say about our Steakburger …

“Hi Martin- I just wanted you to know that your steakburgers were by FAR the best that we have ever eaten.  Thanks again for the high quality product.” Dom B.

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Next Harvests … and Pray For Rain.

Our next harvest will be one beef on April 10, two on April 29, with the beef available about two weeks plus a day or two, after those dates.  The last two really went fast, so mark you calendar, get … Continue reading

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Janet G.’s Laredo Rib Recipe …

Hey all you cookers, does Janet G. have to supply all our recipes?! That’s OK, she doesn’t mind.  But send ’em in! Here’s another good one, looks really interesting: Thaw ribs, and rub with one teaspoon each of salt, garlic … Continue reading

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The Truth About Red Meat …

Here’s an interesting link, discussing red meat and health, grassfed v. grain fed beef, more: http://chriskresser.com/the-truth-about-red-meat Thanks Janet G. (once again) for providing this link.

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Big Bend & Scooter’s Quickie Chili for a Small Army

Recently we traveled to Big Bend, about twenty of us.  Young former Boy Scouts, and older former Boy Scouts.  The weather varied (9 hours of gusts up to 52 mph one night, 18 F the next night, shorts weather two … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas!

We just posted a bunch of new recipes under Beans, Potatoes, More, and some under Beef, as well.  As you know, I have a “thing” for simple recipes that turn out fantastic, a lot of “bang for the buck”.  Many … Continue reading

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