I was first introduced to the wonders of conch meat back in 2006, through an episode of Anthony Bourdain's "No Reservations". While visiting South Florida, the celebrity chef and renowned gourmand sampled conch two ways: As part of a chowder served alongside grilled snapper, as well as in finely ground conch meat fritters seasoned with a liberal dosing of pepper. … [Read more...] about Conch Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying
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Duck Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying
Domestic ducks offer a trio of products that make them a sought-after animal on farms of all sizes. Thanks to their downy feathers, nutritious eggs, and richly flavorful meat, humans have seen fit to keep ducks for over 4000 years! … [Read more...] about Duck Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying
Meat Mallets Explained: Types, Considerations, and Where to Buy
Anyone who has worked in a kitchen likely knows that meat is a fickle thing. Different types of meat can require vastly different cooking methods to coax out their best flavors and textures -- and some meats are just downright tough, no matter how you cook them. So what is an at-home cook to do when faced with a cut of meat that's closer to shoe leather than dinner? You'll … [Read more...] about Meat Mallets Explained: Types, Considerations, and Where to Buy
Turtle Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying
Transport yourself momentarily to the early colonial days of America, and you would find very different proteins on your plate than the pork, beef, and chicken of today. Chief amongst these was turtle meat -- renowned for its rich, deep flavor and easy availability at the ocean's shore. As turtle soup, it was even a longtime favorite meal of early American presidents. … [Read more...] about Turtle Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying
Japanese Meat Cleavers Explained: Types, Considerations, and Where to Buy
The knives available to a Japanese chef are enviable not only for their incredible craftsmanship, but for their specific utility in the kitchen. For every job, there is a knife that's designed to handle the task in the most efficient and effective way possible. So when it comes to finding the right Japanese meat cleaver for your home kitchen, you'll need to get a little bit … [Read more...] about Japanese Meat Cleavers Explained: Types, Considerations, and Where to Buy
Ostrich Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying
As the largest and heaviest of all living birds, ostriches are truly one of nature's greatest oddities. And as you'll soon learn, even their meat is a source of wonder for curious eaters. … [Read more...] about Ostrich Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying
Bear Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying
It turns out that popular depictions of hungry bears in children's cartoons (think Yogi and Pooh Bear) may not be that far off the mark. Even if they're not eating honey straight out of the jar, bears are always scrounging around for the proverbial picnic basket at the campsite -- as any hiker in the Northeastern woods has likely learned the hard way! … [Read more...] about Bear Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying
Moose Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying
The largest and heaviest member of the deer family, the moose (or elk, if you're in Europe or Asia) is certainly an uncommon game meat for anyone outside of Alaska. Even if you're not planning on moving to the snowy tundra, though, you can take part in cooking and eating musky and beef-like moose meat. Thanks to the magic of the internet, moose meat is available year-round … [Read more...] about Moose Meat: Tasting, Cooking, and Buying
Americans Still Contributing to Meat’s Impact on Global Warming (Obvi)
Look, there are plenty of things in life to argue about. Which power ranger is the best, whether chocolate or vanilla is better (chocolate, by the way), what really happened at the end of Inception… You know one thing we don’t need to argue about? Whether or not Americans contribute significantly to meat’s impact on global warming. And yet the meat industry and its … [Read more...] about Americans Still Contributing to Meat’s Impact on Global Warming (Obvi)
Meat and Global Warming: 8 Popular Studies to Educate Anyone
You've probably landed here because you're trying to help someone understand the impact of meat on global warming, or you're trying to learn more yourself. A view without fact is just an opinion, but luckily there are tons of facts to support the claims that meat consumption has an impact on the environment. Whether you're a Prius owner or someone who swears they'll never give … [Read more...] about Meat and Global Warming: 8 Popular Studies to Educate Anyone
10 WTF Statistics on the Impact of Meat on Global Warming
You’ve heard chatter about meat consumption and the environment — but do you really know the true impact of meat on global warming? Here are 10 crazy statistics about that meat industry and global warming that will have you saying, “WTF”: … [Read more...] about 10 WTF Statistics on the Impact of Meat on Global Warming
How Beef Production is Killing the Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon Rainforest has been suffering from deforestation for decades, which isn’t doing our environment any favors. Rainforests play a crucial role in slowing global warming, given they absorb a significant amount of CO2 in our atmosphere. It’s a simple equation, really: the more we cut down the rainforests, the more CO2 remains in the air, the hotter our planet gets. … [Read more...] about How Beef Production is Killing the Amazon Rainforest
Cow Burps and Global Warming: How Gassy Cows are Warming the World
There's a ton of buzz out there about how cow farts are contributing to global warming. But did you know that most methane emissions from cows and other livestock (like sheep) aren't from flatulence? They're from burping. In fact, up to 95% of methane emissions from cows come from burping... and it's hurting the environment. But before we dive into the impact, … [Read more...] about Cow Burps and Global Warming: How Gassy Cows are Warming the World
