| Independent Thoughts Independence Day is commonly known as the 4th of July due to the Declaration of Independence being adopted by the Continental Congress on that day in 1776. While we prepare for family gatherings, fireworks displays, picnics and BBQ's, we should remember the history behind this day. The freedom and liberty we enjoy today is due at least in part to the sacrifices of men and women who are known as America's founders. Philosopher, George Santayana is credited with saying, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." That's a serious admonition that we should heed. The fifty-six representatives who signed the Declaration of Independence knew full well they were committing treason in the eyes of England. Benjamin Franklin said with regard to the signing, "We must indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly we shall hang separately." Many had their homes pillaged and burned, others were captured, several lost family members to the war or died fighting. It is estimated that at no time did more than 45 percent of colonists support the fight for independence so the effort was never extremely popular. Americans are still divided on so many issues and that's probably healthy to some extent, but hopefully together we can remember the sacrifices of those who came before us and cherish the liberty they helped secure. Product Feature | The Best Cut Of Meat For Roast Beef Roast beef is one of those classic meals that always satisfies. There are different cuts for different purposes and various methods of preparation. What's your favorite? We've compiled some tips and tricks for finding the perfect cut. As always, start with high quality grass-fed beef and you'll have an advantage in flavor and nutrition. Prize Winner Announced | Did You Win? Every month we have an opportunity for readers to enter our Featured Chef Contest. We choose one person at random to win a $150 bundle of farm fresh foods. This month our winner is Becky D. of Chandler, Arizona. Congratulations Becky! Becky's prize pack includes: Beef Tenderloin Filet Mignon, Beef Liverwurst, Pasture Raised Chicken Wings, Beef Chuck Roast, NY Strip Steak and lots more! Watch this space for upcoming contests. Shipping Updates | Nearly Back To Normal As many of our patrons know, normally, when you place your order Sunday through 10 am Wednesday, you’ll receive your package that same week. Since early March, we've experienced unprecedented order volume. We've hired more help and are nearly back to our normal shipping schedule. We're currently about 2-3 days behind normal. If you've ordered recently, keep an eye on our shipping updates page for information about our progress. We also have a green banner on our front page with up to date information. When an order has been picked up and scanned by FedEx for delivery, you'll receive an email with tracking information. Orders are processed in the order they are received. We appreciate your patience as we do our very best to keep up. Category Sale | 4th of July Favorites We've chosen over 25 items to feature in our 4th of July Favorites category. Till 10PM Saturday 6/27, Save 15% on steaks, ground beef, ribs, chops, chicken and more! Fresh Chilled Beef | Order By Friday, July 3rd Here's your opportunity to try our 100% grass-fed beef chilled...not frozen. These fresh bundles are perfect for upcoming special occasions, family gatherings or dinner parties and now they're on sale for a limited time. Order before Friday, July 3rd for shipping on Wednesday, July 8th: Gourmet Steak Bundle (10 steaks), Ground Beef Bundle (15 lbs), Roast & Ground Beef Bundle (12 lbs), Steak & Ground Beef Bundle (8 lbs), and Fresh Chilled Striploin (7.25 lbs). Shout Out | Sunday Dinner Delight Leftovers don't have to be dull. Allison (@carnivoreat54) shares a recent snap of pork belly and liverwurst for a healthy dose of fats and organ meats. She also has a nifty tip for making a meal seem bigger than it is. Thanks for sharing Allison. If you have a favorite post you want to share, tag us with #uswellnessmeats. Sincerely, John & Staff on behalf of the farm families of US Wellness Meats Customer Service: (877) 383-0051 Direct Line: (573) 767-9040 Fax: (573) 383-7004 USA Store: www.USWellnessMeats.com Canada Store: www.grasslandbeef.ca Email: eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com P.S. Click for Canada Shipping details P.P.S. Remember to forward this newsletter to your friends and help spread the word about sustainably raised, all-natural foods. Visit our Discover Blog for more recipes, healthy & wellness articles, featured chefs, and FAQ's. | 
