Dear John,
We hope everyone reading this weekend had a blessed and happy Thanksgiving! We are truly thankful for our customers who make our grass-fed endeavors possible. We also remember to be thankful for our troops overseas, especially during the Holiday season and encourage you to keep them in your prayers as well.
Congratulations to Melissa P., the winner of our Traditional Recipe Contest, inspired by Dr. Weston A. Price. Her recipe for Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Soup is delicious, and we are proud to feature it in our recipe section this week.
Were you able to make it to the Wise Traditions Conference? If not, visit us on Facebook or Twitter for menus and recipes from the conference, photos, and lots more info from Weston A. Price!
Did you know that an inexpensive, easy preventive and remedy for colds and flu exists at your local health food store? Its not a vaccine. This amazing nutritional supplement will prevent colds and flu all season, as well as improving your health, fight off cancer, heart disease and autoimmune disease. Read more below in Catherine's Comment.
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? US Wellness Meats gift certificates are perfect for the person who has everything, or for that family member that needs to eat better. Available in increments of $25-$250, this easy gift lets the recipient pick out exactly what they want, and have it shipped right to their door!
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John, LeeAnn, Megan, Tressa, and Jennifer on behalf of the farm families of US Wellness Meats.
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 RE-STOCKED ITEMS
Mid Week Arrival:
- 75% burger will be processed on Monday. We hope to have it ready to ship on special Thursday shipping this week at your request. We apologize for the fabrication backlog we are battling. No shortage of raw materials, but not enough hours in the day for our meat processor.
- 75% patties will be re-stocked on Tuesday, December 1st.
Cyber Monday Sale:
- Promo code thanks2009 will expire at midnight November 30, 2009
- Order must be under 40 pounds in order to utilize the code
- Sale is store wide excluding on sale items and Flavorwave oven
- Compare store receipt to store prices to note the change in price. No credit will appear.
PROMO CODE HIDDEN IN TEXT
Don't forget to look for the special promo code hidden in the text for a one time only 15% discount off your next purchase. Code will be active Sunday through Tuesday
this week.
The 8 red letters (in sequence) are in the extended articles in this issue and will spell out a string that can be used in the 'promo code' area when you are placing your order. The letters will begin within Catherine Ebeling article after you open the complete article by clicking the link at the bottom of the article. Remaining clues might be in subsequent sections of the newsletter.
This code only applies on orders weighing under 40 pounds and excludes all sale items. Your order receipt will not show a credit. The code simply changes prices on your receipt page in spread sheet format.
Compare receipt to retail store prices if you question the discount.
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OMEGA 3 AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Animal studies suggest that adding Omega 3 fats to the diet could  reduce the risk of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and women with diabetes, according to a report to be published in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health.
Researchers at the National Research Center, in Cairo, Egypt, have studied the effect of diabetes on bone health and evaluated how flaxseed oil in the diet might delay the onset of osteoporosis. The researchers studied 70 female albino rats of which 30 had their ovaries removed (ovx) to simulate the post-menopausal state and experimental diabetes was present in one group of rodents.
After two months, the team collected urine and blood samples from the rats and measured serum insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and the bone-creating protein osteocalcin. They found that these two compounds were present at higher levels in the ovx and the diabetic ovx groups, but much lower in the non-ovx diabetic group. The concentrations of IGF-1 and osteocalcin could be raised to normal levels by adding flaxseed oil to the diet.
The team also found that the levels of deoxypyridinoline in the urine were raised in the diabetic group. Deoxypyridinoline is normally present in healthy bone and its presence in urine is a specific marker for bone resorption associated with osteoporosis. Levels of this marker compound fell when the rats were given flaxseed oil.
The team concludes that diabetes has a more pronounced effect on bone health than ovariectomy and so may suggest that diabetes in post-menopausal women may also be a greater risk factor for osteoporosis than the decline in sex hormones associated with the menopause. However, their results suggest that Omega 3 fats have a beneficial effect on bone mineral density and reduce markers associated with osteoporosis; suggesting that this dietary supplement could be beneficial to women with diabetes in reducing their risk of osteoporosis.
Flaxseed oil is classified as an Omega 3 fatty acid, but some nutrition experts say that the Omega 3 compounds in flaxseed are difficult for the body to assimilate. The best utilized Omega 3 fatty acids come from grass fed meats, and wild caught fish.
The team explains that the presence of so-called "n-3 fatty acids" may play a role in protecting the processes of matrix formation and bone mineralization, which are apparently compromised by diabetes and menopause.
Source: "Impact of feeding flaxseed oil on delaying the development of osteoporosis in ovariectomized diabetic rats" in Int. J. Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health, 2009, 2, 189-201.
"Osteoporosis and Flaxseed oil", Medical News Today, November 25, 2009.
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Catherine's Comment
by Catherine Ebeling, RN BSN
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PREVENT COLDS AND FLU ALL WINTER!
Vitamin D is one of most promising of anything in nutrition that can potentially have a major effect on fighting colds and flu, as well as other contagious diseases. More research is being done on this amazing vitamin, which is actually a hormone. Vitamin D is not a cure-all, but its correlation between human levels of this and immunity is significant. Vitamin D affects many aspects of our health-from its ability to help us fight disease, to dampening the fires of autoimmune disease, and improving our moods.
Vitamin D's effect on the immune system is incredibly important. That may explain why sun exposure in sanitariums cured tuberculosis 100 years ago.
What is it about vitamin D and its ability to help fight infection?
Vitamin D is a unique vitamin for three reasons:
Its the only known precursor of a potent steroid hormone, calcitriol, or activated vitamin D. Most other vitamins are antioxidants or co-factors in enzyme reactions. Activated vitamin D, among other actions, turns protein production on and off, as needed by your body. Vitamin D can actually regulate genetic expression in many areas of the body.
Unfortunately, vitamin D does not exist in appreciable quantities in normal diets-especially today's highly processed diets. If you really tried you could get several thousand units a day, if you ate sardines for breakfast, cod for lunch and wild-caught salmon for dinner. But the only people who ever regularly consume that much fish are people, like the Inuit, who live at the extremes of latitude. Foods like milk that Americans depend on for their vitamin D contains no naturally-occurring vitamin D-it is added, but only a miniscule amount of 100-200IU per serving.
The vitamin D system really has it real origins in the skin-not the digestive tract. Up until the last ten to twenty years, when dermatologists and the medical community began warning us about the dangers of sunlight, we humans made adequate amounts of vitamin D by exposing our naked skin to the sunlight. Unfortunately, many people live and work and spend most of their time inside of buildings and do not get out in the sun. We simply cannot get adequate amounts of vitamin D from our diet, so we either need to be in the sun more or get vitamin D from dietary supplements.
The third way vitamin D is different from other vitamins is the dramatic difference between natural vitamin D intake of our ancestors and today. Today, most humans only make about a thousand units of vitamin D a day from sun exposure; many people, such as the elderly or African Americans, make much less than that.
How much did humans naturally make in the past? A single, twenty-minute, full body exposure to summer sun will trigger the delivery of 20,000 units of vitamin D into the circulation of most people within 48 hours. Twenty thousand units, that's the single most important fact about vitamin D. Compare that to the 100 units you get from a glass of milk, or the several hundred daily units the U.S. government recommend as "Adequate Intake."
Humans evolved... Read More
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Dr. Al Sears M.D.
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MIRACLE FOOD
By Al Sears, MD
Dear Readers,
If I had a cold or sore throat growing up, my grandmother would give me an old-time remedy: a teaspoon or two of honey. And my parents, who were ahead of their time in terms of health and diet, had me put honey on my morning cereal instead of sugar.
It turns out they were onto something.
Most people don't know it-including many doctors-but aside from being a delicious alternative to sugar, honey is a powerful anti-septic and antibiotic.
There's a mountain of clinical research proving its miraculous healing properties. In one recent study, scientists found that raw honey killed off the microbes behind a host of common (and sometimes deadly) ailments including:
- Common cold
- Flu
- Athlete's foot
- Strep throat
- Staph infections in cuts, wounds, and skin ulcers
- Dysentery
- Upper respiratory infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Pneumonia
Another clinical study showed that honey eliminates many of the microorganisms that cause food to spoil. The authors concluded that honey could be used as a preservative in minimally processed food.
The reason for this special characteristic of raw honey is unclear. It contains compounds that break down protein, draw away fluid, and even generate hydrogen peroxide, a household disinfectant. But researchers aren't sure how it really works. It really is a "miracle" food.
As a doctor and nutritional specialist, I appreciate raw honey's medicinal properties. But I also happen to think it's a delicious spread and a great alternative to sugar. It has a lower glycemic index than sugar-which means it enters your bloodstream more slowly, produces a lower blood sugar spike, and produces a milder insulin response.
That means it won't turn into fat as readily or contribute to the onset of diabetes.
Unless you live near a beekeeper, you'll have a hard time finding fresh, high-quality raw honey. I get mine HERE.
To Your Good Health,
Al Sears, MD
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Dr. Al Sears, M.D. is a board-certified clinical nutrition specialist. His practice, Dr. Sears' Health & Wellness Center in Royal Palm Beach, Fla., specializes in alternative medicine. He is the author of seven books in the fields of alternative medicine, anti-aging, and nutritional supplementation, including The Doctor's Heart Cure. To get his free special report on the proven anti-aging strategies for building a vibrant, disease-free life, go here now. You'll learn how to stop Father Time without giving up the foods you love.
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Shane Ellison, M.S.
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THREE ENERGY BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS
Millions of American's suffer from fatigue. Their energy levels are so low that they require a pot of coffee to crawl out of bed. When afternoon hits, caffeine rich energy drinks flow freely to keep up at work. By evening, exhaustion sets in and it's straight to bed - only to repeat the lethargic process tomorrow. This isn't how the body was meant to operate.
Massive amounts of energy can be had without the above "fatigue masking" substances. Once possessed, anything is possible. Your energy will be the fuel behind your life's most important projects, thoughts, creativity and relationships. It's what the best athletes and entrepreneurs in the world are made of. And to get it, you have to adhere to three energy building requirements.
First, replace carbohydrate consumption with healthy fats three times per day. I'm not talking about heart disease causing trans fats and vegetable oils. I'm talking about Mother Nature's energy boosting fats like whole eggs, grass-fed beef, coconut oil, seeds, nuts and avocados, just to name a few. Unlike carbohydrates, consuming healthy fat does not cause a spike in the fatigue causing, fat storing hormone, insulin. But even better, it exponentially increases the production of a molecule known as ATP. ATP is the master energy and strength producing molecule within the body. The more you have, the better you perform.
A single fat molecule can produce a whopping 129 molecules of ATP. In contrast, if you are not consuming enough healthy fat the body is forced to utilize an inferior source of ATP production - carbohydrates. A single carbohydrate molecule produces a paltry 38 molecules of ATP! Do the math - fat yields more than three times the energy as a carbohydrate!
Second, begin supplementing with 0.5 to 3.0 grams of acetyl-L-carnitine (ACLAR) daily. This essential molecule acts as a chaperone to fat. It works by carrying it to our energy furnace - the mitochondria. Without ALCAR, fat remains stored - usually in the belly - and you grow tired.
The Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics recently highlighted the effectiveness of ALCAR among the elderly. They showed that ALCAR was successful at boosting both mental and physical energy. About 100 participants over the age of 70 showed drastic increases in mental capacity and exercise duration as a result of ALCAR.
Finally, replace sugary energy drinks with water, green tea or yerba mate. Each one of these health drinks mobilizes fat into the bloodstream to ensure energy production. Green tea and yerba mate can also boost mood and serve as a great pre and post exercise drink.
As these requirements become habit, expect a life filled with sustained energy. Say goodbye to the highs and lows associated with the use of fatigue masking substances. Say goodbye to the sustained energy that fuels mediocrity. And regardless of your age, say hello to a new found energy that will fuel success in all areas of your life.
References: Michele Malaguarnera, Maria Pia Gargante, Erika Cristaldi, Valentina Colonna, Masa Messano, Aleardo Koverech, Sergio Neri, Marco Vacante, Lisa Cammalleri and Massimo Motta. Acetyl l-carnitine (ALC) treatment in elderly patients with fatigue. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. Received 24 October 2006; revised 15 March 2007; accepted 22 March 2007.
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Editors Note: Shane Ellison's entire career has been dedicated to the study of molecules - how they give life and how they take from it. He was a two-time recipient of the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Grant for his research in biochemistry and physiology. He is a best selling author, holds a master's degree in organic chemistry, and has first-hand experience in drug design. Take advantage of his knowledge and insights to look and feel your best in 90 days.
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Dr. Eric Serrano M.D., M.S., B.C.
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The following article was written by a patient of Dr. Serrano's, who chronicles the diet that led to a complete turnaround in health.
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The Mountain Dog Diet - A healthier way to getting lean or add muscle...or both!
Several months ago I sat in front of a nurse at my place of work after she received my report on my cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and blood pressure. I work at a Bank, and it's pretty cool that they offer free cholesterol screening and all kinds of other nice benefits. Anyways, she looked very puzzled. She was comparing my results from 2 years prior, to my most recent results. She finally blurted out "what did you do to improve this profile so much." My answer nearly floored her.
Well Nancy, I started:
1. Cooking in virgin coconut oil, and grass-fed butter
2. I also switched out all the store bought grain fed beef I was consuming with grass fed beef I procure from a local farmer. I eat 8oz every single day.
3. I switched out my $.99 a dozen eggs with true organic free range eggs, and eat 6 of these whole every single day.
4. Lastly (and probably most importantly), I reduced refined sugars in my diet and foods that contain excessive levels of Omega 6 Polyunsaturated fats (bye bye Tostitos - dang corn oil), as I believe those things create arterial inflammation resulting in increased cholesterol levels (cholesterol is an anti-oxidant and repair agent in your body).
I knew what her next question would be, "but isn't all that saturated fat bad?" I said well you tell me, my cholesterol went from 212 down to 167. My HDL went up 11 points (something I struggled with for years), and my LDL and Triglyceride levels were at the bottom end of the range. Even my blood pressure was a startling 104/70. She finally asked if I had any reading material I recommended, as these concepts were not taught to her in her days of studying health and nutrition.
So why do I mention that story. Well the diet that I recommend usually freaks people out initially, but it's rooted in sound science and facts, and not influenced by flawed studies funded by companies with ulterior motives. Most people have always heard and believe in the "Lipid Hypothesis." This is the outdated theory that saturated fat and cholesterol intake increases cholesterol levels in the blood, which increase your chance of heart disease. This theory is simply not true, as long as the saturates are of a certain type, and the cholesterol is not oxidized. You have to accept that to fully embrace the Mountain Dog diet.
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This is a friendly reminder to email health and wellness questions to the email address below for Dr. Eric Serrano M.D. question and answer series. Please place Dr. Serrano's name in the subject line for quicker processing.
Answers will appear in future issues of the Newsletter and News Alert. Your full name will not be displayed. Dr. Serrano has been so kind to offer his expertise to literally any question related to health and wellness involving grass-fed meats.
Dr. Serrano has a wealth of knowledge from both his farm background, 15 years of clinical experience and an award-winning professor at Ohio State Medical School. Dr. Serrano has an outstanding family practice on the outskirts of Columbus, Ohio and works with a select group of professional athletes.
Dr. Eric Serrano M.D.
With advanced degrees in nutrition, kinesiology and wellness
475 North Hill Road
Pickerington, OH 43147-1157
EMAIL QUESTIONS TO: eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com
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Athlete Corner - Scott Mendelson Q&A
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Need A Training Lift?
By: Scott Mendelson
Scott,
I have not exercised much lately and have put on 10 lbs, I fear it will be another 15 due to the holidays if I do not take action. I met a client of yours at my gym who showed me before and after pictures that were amazing. Sheila went from very overweight to one of the fittest people in a very competitive gym and swears by your advice. I feel like I am at the same starting point as her, what do I do now?
Cheryl T
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Take Action on Pack on the Holiday Pounds
Cheryl,
Yes take action right now- Let's turn December into a productive month instead of packing on 15 more pounds of unwanted body fat. The attitude of putting off corrective action until January 1 is a self destructive guilt removal tactic people use to excuse an entire month of bad eating. 100% of the time the putting off goals until Jan 1 mind set results in a disastrous December. With all of the holiday parties, meals, etc the opportunities to expand your waist line are plentiful. It is ok to indulge a couple times, but frequent haphazard eating will make you pay a price, especially if you are not exercising.
Building the Right Habits for a Successful Transformation Effort
One of the points I always try to make with clients is that there is never a perfect time to start a plan which requires changes in habits. There is always a potential excuse or obstacle- make these issues challenges that you can overcome with the right strategies instead of road blocks to success. You may have high hopes for January which is great, but you need to start building the right nutrition and exercise habits now so that you can hit the ground running Jan 1.
How to get Success Started
Take action today- how about exercising right now!!! Frequent exercise is absolutely crucial for increasing metabolic rate; however these sessions should favor intensity over length. Even those pressed for time can find 10-15 minutes to do a productive exercise session at home. Email scott@infinityfitness.com for your complementary copy of a fat burning body weight exercise routine that can be your starting point for an exercise plan or a routine to supplement your weight training to get in some extra work.
Making Time to Train
A point of difficulty for many is not only finding time to train but also transit to the gym for various reasons. The right body weight routine can provide adequate challenge without much by way of equipment so eliminate that excuse right now! Over the years I have also found the body weight routines to be a great way to take someone with little experience or in low level of shape to building a strong base for success.
Strategies for Accelerating Progress
There is a limitation to how much work can be done in a given session due to several hormonal factors. Sessions over 45-50 minutes begin to be counter productive. As a result I have developed many strategies using short workouts that can be done in addition to weight training sessions to help consultation clients reach their goals in shorter time periods. Customizing the entire training and nutrition plan yields fantastic results. Short Burst workout sessions serve as an opportunity to address weaknesses, flexibility and to increase the number of metabolic activations per week. The more times a client can activate metabolism without over taxing recovery the better for fat loss!
Here is an example lower body Short Burst Fat Burning routine that takes 15 min or less! Anyone on this earth can find 15 minutes to exercise if they really want to help themselves!
Sets Reps Tempo Rest
A1. Body Weight Squat 3 12-15 3-2-1-0 10
A2. BW semi stiff deadlift 3 6-8 3-2-1-0 20
B1. Split Squat Jumps 3 6 2-1-x-0 10
B2. Swiss Ball Hamstring curls 3 6 3-1-1-1 20
C1. Standing unilateral calf raise 3 8 4-1-1-0 10
C2. Squat Jumps 3 8 2-1-x-0 20
Exercise Destroys Cravings and Improves Energy
Through years of research surveying clients the top two reasons behind binging are low energy levels and junk food cravings. Both problems can be eliminated with exercise. Many clients have been surprised by the energizing impact of a brief workout and find that they have much less interest in junk food for many hours following.
Adapting 10 minute Fat Loss Interval Sessions for Cold Weather
Do not let cold weather cut down your activity levels. A Great time saving exercise method is interval sprints which are proven to be far more effective for fat loss in comparison to steady state cardio. Cold weather taking hold of most of the country may make running and other outdoor activities more difficult. Interval sprints that I have promoted in a series of newsletters for rapid fat loss can be done with many modes of exercise in doors such as stationary bikes, elliptical, jump ropes and more. Do not let the weather deter you from doing intervals a couple times per week! Clients performing 3 interval sessions per week 15-20 minutes in length can earn body fat losses of 2-4 lbs per week with the correct customized nutrition changes.
Email Scott@infinityfitness.com for a complementary copy of Preventing Body Fat Accumulation Strategies, The 0 Tolerance Fat Loss Nutrition plan and the 10 minute Interval workout routine.
Hi, I am Scott Mendelson, and I am here to help deliver solutions to all of your exercise challenges in 2009 and beyond!
To say the least, grassland beef goes quickly in the Mendelson House with filets, flank steak, minute steaks and burgers being the favorites. "My goal is to not only reach more people in 2009, but help them get to their goals in the fastest possible time frame using the best techniques for their unique needs" An Internet Training and nutrition consulting pioneer, Scott has been helping clients ranging from weekend warriors to professional athletes since 1999. See more about Scott's credentials here. Watch Scott explain the Super Station Training Chest and Back routine demonstrated by Natural Pro Todd Buchanan. Infinity Fitness INC provides training, fitness, and nutritional information for educational purposes. It is important that you consult with a health professional to ensure that your dietary and health needs are met. It is necessary for you to carefully monitor your progress and to make changes to your nutritional and fitness program to enjoy success. Infinity Fitness does not employ dieticians or health professionals and assumes no responsibility or liability for your personal health and condition. For more information regarding our Limited Warranty for products and services, please see our disclaimer at InfinityFitness.com.Email new questions for Scott Mendelson via: eathealthy@grasslandbeef.comBe sure to place Scott Mendelson in the subject line.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
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This is an example of how critical it is to know what you eat and the importance of eating quality foods to protect your health. I am very impressed with this company. I am only purchasing meats from U.S. Wellness. The quality is fantastic. The service is excellent!
I never really bought meat before as I didn't think red meat was good for you and I don't like the way the industry treats chickens, pigs and cows.
After attending a seminar on the Paleo diet by the author of the book "The Paleo Diet", Dr. Loren Cordain, Ph.D. and Robb Wolf, I learned that eating grass-fed meat is TOTALLY different than the mass farmed grain-fed meats and an important part of the diet we were designed to eat.
I have purchased bison jerky, beef jerky, chicken breasts, bison steaks, beef sticks and ground meats. All are nitrate free and grass-fed. I like the jerky and sticks because I can get some protein on the run.
I think the prices are great...but you really can't afford to put poor quality foods into your body...you pay for that in the cost of health challenges.
Enjoy your day!
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Orange, CA
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Sausage, White Bean and Kale Soup
This highly nutritious, very satisfying, yummy, and budget friendly meal will hit the spot on any cold evening. You want to start the day before by making a stock using a whole Pastured Chicken (Recipe Below). You want the stock to cook at least 12-24 hours for best results and health benefits. Also, the night before you make your soup, you'll want to soak your dried beans so they will be ready the next day.
Ingredients:
- 2TBSP Lard
- 2TBSP Pastureland Butter
- 3 slices of Bacon chopped
- 3 Italian Sausage Links
- 1-2 Cups of Shredded Chicken (reserved from Stock see below)
- 4 Carrots chopped
- 3 Celery stalks chopped
- 2 Shallots or a small onion finely diced
- 4 Garlic cloves minced
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 Sprig fresh Rosemary
- 1 tsp dried or fresh thyme
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds toasted and ground
- A pinch or more to your liking of Sage, Marjoram, and Cayenne
- 1 ½ cups dried white beans soaked overnight; I use either Great Northern or Cannellini beans.
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 quart roughly chopped Kale
- Sour cream and fresh grated Raw Parmesan Cheese for garnish
Directions:
- Place the beans in a pot with plenty of water to cover and bring to a boil. Skim any foam that rises to the top. Then turn to medium-low and continue to cook till soft. Once done drain and set aside.
- On medium heat, place butter, lard, bacon, and sausage in a large pot and cook till mostly browned. Add carrots, celery, shallots, and Bay leaves to the pot. Put a lid on the pot, and every few minutes give everything a stir till the vegetables are tender, during the last couple minutes add garlic being sure not to burn it.
- Next add Rosemary, thyme, ground fennel seeds, sage, marjoram, cayenne, your cooked beans, stock, and cooked chicken. Bring everything to a boil then turn to medium low and let simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- While it's simmering, you can add salt and pepper to taste, more liquid if you prefer, and the Kale.
- Serve this soup with a dollop of enzyme, and probiotic rich sour cream, and some fresh grated parmesan cheese if you like. Serve sourdough or sprouted bread alongside the soup with a plenty of butter for spreading. Enjoy!
Chicken Stock - 1 (3-6lb) free range whole chicken, including neck and feet if you have them.
- A Few TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar
- 4 quarts water (approximately)
- 2 onions, roughly chopped
- 4 stalks celery, roughly chopped
- 4 carrots, roughly chopped
- 4 Cloves garlic, mashed
- 3 TBSP Celtic Sea Salt or any good sea salt
- Start by placing 4 quarts of water in a large stock pot, place vinegar in the water then rinse your chicken and place in the pot, you can optionally cut the chicken into parts. Be sure to add the neck and feet if you have them. Then place all other ingredients in the pot and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
- Once it comes to a boil skim off any foam on the top. Boil for a few minutes then turn the heat on low, put a lid on and leave to cook on low till the next day.
- The following day pull the chicken out and pick all the edible meat off the bones and set aside. You'll need a cup or 2 of the shredded chicken for the soup and the rest can be frozen or used the next day to make homemade chicken salad, chicken tacos, or any other meal calling for cooked chicken.
- Next strain the stock through either a fine mesh strainer or cheese cloth. Place stock in a large bowl and place in fridge. After a few hours take the stock out and skim the fat on the top off. That is optional, however if you don't skim the fat off your stock it may be much oilier than you want.
- At this point set aside 6-8 cups of the stock depending on how thick you like your soup. The rest can be frozen and used for a future recipe.
Recipe compliments of Traditional Recipe Contest Winner Melissa P.!
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November 28, 2009 - Near Monticello, MO
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Grass and cattle soaking up solar energy.
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$25 Discount for 40lb. Increments
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Do not forget to take advantage of the 40 pound $25 discount by ordering 40 pound combinations of beef, lamb, pork, butter, goat, shrimp, bison, condiments, honey, rabbit, single item chicken selections, snack foods, pet food, and raw cheese.
This is our way of saying thank you for purchasing in volume. This can be any combination of products totaling 40 pounds and does not have to be specific to any category. Each 40 pound interval will yield the discount. For example, 80 pounds of product will yield a $50 discount and a 120 pound purchase will yield a $75 discount.
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purchase and a 7 pound minimum combined purchase of
beef,
lamb,
pork,
nutraceuticals,
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raw cheese,
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butter.
The minimum is required since we have built the cost of shipping into the price of the product. You will only see a nominal handling at checkout.
The issue is the 20 pound bulk chicken and turkeys originate from
separate cold storage center where those products are produced. It is not
efficient to ship one package of beef as a stand alone item when the balance of
the order originates 400 miles away.
The shopping cart will keep track and remind you if you are under the 7 pound
limit for a combination of beef, lamb, pork, raw cheese, butter, goat, shrimp,
soap and single honey bottle purchases. A
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