Miscellaneous topics

Beef producers — new markets are on our doorstep

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:07:45 -0400

Ontario farmers are sitting on a strongly-developing market for food products that could address consumer health concerns and put extra money in their pockets. read more »

Buying locally-grown food cuts greenhouse gases and supports food security

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:06:08 -0400

It is estimated that the typical plate of food has travelled 2250 kilometres before consumption.

The implications for the production of greenhouse gases in the provision of our food supply are immense, and the possibilities for reduction are considerable. read more »

Buying organic foods, including beef, doesn’t have to break your budget.

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:47:28 -0400

Making healthy food choices is often less costly than people think. Cutting out some of the junk foods, and replacing them with high-quality organic grains, vegetables and beef can keep your grocery bills very manageable.
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Buying steaks online is easy — and they make great gifts too!

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:49:12 -0400

If you want to buy the highest quality steaks, then the supermarket isn’t the best place to go. To get the very best dry-aged, naturally pasture-raised, grass-fed beef.... buy your steaks online!
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Can beef help prevent wrinkles?

arvana — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:45:40 -0400

Beef is an excellent source of Coenzyme Q10, which has been shown to help reduce the formation of wrinkles. It is also believed to reduce blood pressure, lessen the effect of strokes, and help cure cancer. read more »

There are a lot of great cuts in a side of beef.

arvana — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:30:26 -0400

Steak is usually the first thing that pops into everyone's mind when they think about beef, but there are a lot of other cuts of beef that you can build a great meal around.

Here are a few of them, and a bonus recipe that uses a chuck roast (or whatever roast you have on hand) to make a delicious version of beef stroganoff.
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