Monthly Archives: December 2017

Aussie Sugar Intervention  Refreshingly frank NYT video on how a long-time sugar producing culture is dealing with realities of modern consumption. Couldn’t be done here: the industry is too powerful.    

Quarter orders are normally eligible to receive 2 packages each of soup bones, suet and liver for an up-charge of only $0.50 per pound- of these items- to cover both extra handling and delivery. Halves are eligible for double these quantities in addition to one (1) of the following: heart, tongue or oxtail. You must […]

  This recipe has evolved over the years from an old “Joy of Cooking” version. Better, easier and more healthy. Begin by browning 3-4 pounds of thawed Oxtail or Soup Bones (pictured) in a skillet w/lard or tallow.  Rotate each piece at least twice until browned on meaty surfaces. Transfer to a 5 quart lidded […]

  Disclaimer on “foodie” in that it’s prob’ly been overused to the point of meaninglessness but it seems to still possess instant recognition. Paradoxical in that hardly any modern farmers-those folks closest to the origins of the food supply-would call themselves or be considered foodies.  Most of them I know consider the Sysco-supplied stuff in […]