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It’s a Food Fete – Artisan Beef Institute Presents "Rare Vintage" Beef

June 30, 2009

I had the honor yesterday to offer a very unique artisan steak tasting at this year’s Food Fete New York. Hosted by founder Jeff Davis, Food Fete has to be the best non-trade show trade show in the food industry. The Artisan Beef Institute ™, which I founded a few years back, offers a series [...]

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Just What Is Angus Beef – Part 2

November 12, 2008

By the way, that black hair gene is pretty dominant. In other words, most cattle crossed with a Black Angus will come out 51% or more black haired. Some estimate more than 80% of cattle in North America could qualify. Intrigued? Here’s a bit more (linking to Just What is Angus Beef – Part 1).

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Just What Is Angus Beef – Part 1

November 11, 2008

The answer might surprise you, especially if you’re a wine aficionado. To be marketed as Black Angus* beef, the USDA requires one of two things: The cattle must have at least 50% provable Angus genetics -or- Have at least 51% black hair There are some minor exceptions but for the most part, the good folks [...]

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Anyone Know How To Fix That Image?

March 24, 2008

Why won’t the photo in our logo area above align to the left? It used to look just fine but now, well, it’s off to the right. If you can help, I’d be grateful Here’s the original photo – 75% Black Angus, 25% Limousin (pregnant) cows from Peace Valley Ranch. Aren’t they gorgeous?

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1,000 Breeds of Cattle (!)

February 23, 2007

This book sounds amazing so I ordered it up. Written by Marleen Felius, a Dutch author and illustrator, it has over 800 pages with information, photographs, and illustrations covering more than 1,000 breeds of cattle. 15 months back, when I began my quest for the perfect organic steak, I knew the name of a single [...]

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Last Cattle Drive of the Year

December 6, 2006

Ever wanted to take part in a real cattle drive? If you’re like me, playing like Billy Crystal in City Slickers looks like a good deal of fun. But there is a different story out there, one that we’d like to share. One that goes behind the stereotypes and tells the real story. Please join [...]

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