There exists this trope that organic, grass-fed, grass-finished beef can be leaner, drier, and more difficult to prepare. But that depends entirely on how the cattle are raised and grazed. The main difference between Elmwood Stock Farm grass-fed, grass-finished beef and others is in the USDA grade. On the five-level USDA grading scale, three grades are […]
This is not a drill. It’s a stone fruit! Sometimes it’s good to have friends in high places. Many years ago, Mac connected with Steve Ela. They had both agreed to serve on the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) board as farmer-members. While Mac was building his organic revolution, Steve was growing hundreds of acres […]
Alliums are ubiquitous in American kitchens. Restaurants in Europe would shut down without them. They are easy keepers, good for you, and catalysts of flavor for all sorts of meals and dishes. Take the leeks out of potato-leek soup, and you have runny potatoes. Take garlic out of your pasta sauce, and you have V8 […]
A couple of weeks ago, we shared a set of seasonal Easter recipes with you that were each fundamentally Springtime at their core, centering the fruits of the season to create an Easter dinner in lockstep with the land around us. See those recipes for deviled eggs, leg of lamb, creamed kale, carrot cake, and […]
Seasonal eating brings a unique flavor profile to each time of year, and early spring has a very specific identity. The lamb is getting restocked, eggs and root vegetables are abundant, and fast-growing herbs are quick to make an appearance. We curated the most delicious Easter recipes using what’s in season right now. Get the full […]
If you’re hesitant to try lamb—or tend to think of it only as a center-of-the-plate entrée—we’d love to reframe that. If you enjoy cooking with beef, there’s every reason to feel confident cooking with our grass-fed lamb. It’s approachable, versatile, and deeply satisfying—especially in a comforting, savory Shepherd’s Pie. Read on for the recipe and […]
You might remember variations of these sweet potato beef bowls going viral on social media. Popular or not we love how hearty and nutritious they are, especially when using our 100% grass-fed and organic ground beef! Feel free to customize to your family’s tastes. INGREDIENTS 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive […]
Apples are a-plenty right now here on our farm, picked just for us from our friends at Ela Family Farm and Rogers Mesa Fruit in Colorado and we couldn’t be happier! The Gala, Sungold, and Golden Delicious apples, along with D’Anjou pears and the super special Harrow pears are some of the best we’ve ever […]
Fresh summer tomatoes shine in this easy to throw together and flavorful baked dish. INGREDIENTS 5 medium-large tomatoes, any variety ¾ cup bread crumbs ¾ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese ½ cup chopped parsley 2 cloves of garlic, minced Salt and pepper, to taste Olive oil INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice tomatoes […]
Warm weather seems like it’s finally here to stay in our neck of the woods and we’re so excited to get back into summer cooking – especially as some of our favorite summer produce is coming into season! With July 4th (sometimes considered the officially unofficial start to summer around here) we rounded up some […]