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
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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