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While ground beef substitutes and plant-based meat alternatives are trending in every grocery store aisle, we’re taking a different approach here at Pleasant Grove Homestead. Beef—especially pasture-raised beef—is one of the few animal products that contains all nine essential amino acids in comparable amounts to what our bodies need. It’s also rich in vitamin B12, zinc, and iron—nutrients that are often…
Buying a quarter of beef, half beef, or even a whole beef is one of the best ways to fill your freezer with high quality, locally processed beef. But if you’re new to buying beef in bulk, one of the biggest questions is: What’s the difference between front quarter and hind quarter beef? Does that matter? And more importantly… When…
If you’ve ever grown cherry tomatoes, you already know how it goes. You plant one or two tomato plants in the spring, dreaming of sweet, juicy little tomatoes to snack on in the summer months. But then—suddenly—you’re swimming in them. Buckets, baskets, and bowls of plump cherry tomatoes cover your counter, and you’re left asking: What’s…
Preparing meals on a budget is easier than you think! In this blog, we will discover how healthy eating can be budget friendly with easy family dinners. “Hey, what’s for dinner?” Ah, the age-old question that gets asked every. single. night. And yet, we still rarely know the answer. After a day of making so…
Learn the difference between pork loin and pork shoulder and how you can use either for delicious meals. Both pieces of meat have unique characteristics to make them ideal for different dishes. Since you are purchasing a larger cut of meat, it’s a good idea to understand the distinct differences to choose the best cut for…
While drinking a cup of fresh milk that has soured does not sound appealing, there are benefits to using soured milk in your kitchen! There are many milk products that can be made from soured milk found in the back of your fridge, so let’s reduce our food waste and make the most of some…
If you are looking to buy beef directly from a farmer, but confused by all the lingo, this post outlines common terms used when buying a quarter, half or whole animal so you can feel confident filling your freezer with a beef share! You will need to be informed about how your locker and farmer…
Learn how to defrost and use frozen cooked shredded chicken for an easy option to get a quick dinner on the table. One thing that we always keep on hand is options for quick dinners or lunches are prepped proteins. Whether we are stocking our pantry with canned goods, or our freezer with farm-fresh products, we…
Onions are a staple crop in many diets. In this post we will cover how to grow your own onions from seed, what onion varieties will work best in your area and when it’s a good idea to start your onion plants! We will also discuss why you should grow them from seeds or buy…
If you are wanting to avoid eating the same boring leftovers and looking for the best way to avoid take out on a busy night, this blog post outlines how to freeze cooked shredded chicken in a way that makes mealtime easy! In my home, the freezer in my kitchen is where I look first…