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The negative eating quality of Tropical Beef Breeds

Research conducted by MSA shows that tropical cattle breeds have a negative impact on the eating quality of many cuts, in particular, the striploin, cube roll, tenderloin and oyster blade cuts.

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Dont confuse this cut with a Tutu

If you hear the term the Skirt Steak and think of a pink tutu well you're not that far off, although chances are you wont be seeing any ballerinas dancing with one of these on anytime soon. This cut is hailed by chefs as the cut that with a little tender love and care can really reward those who give it a go.

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Free-Range deception

Its been 5 years that farmers have been waiting to hear the news of the new national standard that came out 2016 announcing outdoor stocking density for Free-Range egg at 10,000 hens or less per ha. The law also specifies that the stocking density must be displayed clearly on the packaging. State and federal consumer affairs ministers introduced a legally enforceable national information standard for Free-Range egg production in March 2016, which in order to label eggs ad Free-Range the hens should hens have:

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Our newest obsession!

It can be used for a massive amount of things from tenderising meat to weight loss to cleaning. Apple Cider Vinegar is truly a gift from the gods! Vinegar is a household item that is used for many purposes such as cooking, preserving and cleaning as it can help kill off pathogens and bacteria. It has been found to reduce blood triglycerides, cholesterol and blood pressure amongst a range of other health benefits that are researched and supported by science in this article. This product is seriously the most amazing help around the home.

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The debate on cooking frozen chickens is heating up!

The debate about putting the frozen chicken into slow cookers is heating up. In a recent article from Today Food, we read that the USDA is highly recommending that people stop putting frozen chicken in their slow cookers. While this is habit and tradition for some cooks, there are others who look at the risk of food poisoning bacteria that can quickly grow when meat is in what is called danger zone temperatures and will only use thawed meat. The USDA doesn't slam slow cooking as an unsafe method to cook, it actually considers slow cooking to be safe, but it does repeatedly state that meat should be thawed safely before going into the slow cooker.

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Conventional meat VS Organic meat.

A staggering number of chemical additives, roughly 3000, are approved to be used in the production of food. Some conventional farms have started to inject their animals not only with antibiotics but chemical-based solutions that are aimed at supposedly building weight gain and to help extend product shelf life.

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The Sunday Roast is making a come-back!

Are you on the bandwagon? If you are, well this is the place to be. To answer your nostalgic Sunday Roast yearning, may we present the Organic Lamb Leg, Organic Lamb Shoulder and the Organic Boneless Lamb Roast range. No more will we hear, 'back in the day' or 'I remember when my mom/grandma use to do a Sunday Roast' with our extensive range of roast ready for you to take home and start making new memories today!

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The cheeky cut, we simply adore!

Beef Cheeks, really? Yep, it's a thing Yep, certainly not the most popular cut, but Beef Cheeks deserve a second glance. They're a tough cut (inward groan) but bear with them, they might just win you over! Its a hard-working and resilient lean cut, that comes packed to the brim with connective tissue, which despite sounding like a bad thing is actually a very good thing. When cooked the connective tissue transforms to gorgeous collagen, not to mention the meat cooks down into soft, 'melt-in-your-mouth' kind of goodness.

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Become the Grill Master you were destined to be!

It doesn't matter what time of year it is, us Aussies are keen to crank up the heat, clean the BBQ and get some meaty treats cooking. Don't get us wrong we love a good BBQ but lately, we have been noticing that people are violating a few key BBQ ground rules that can turn a great atmosphere into a pity party. Don't let this be you!

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Our butchers get to the pointy end

Our butchers get to the pointy end... of knives that is! Nothing is more satisfying than having a sharp knife that seems to glide right through whatever you are wanting to carve, chop or dice. We dare say our butchers know a thing or two about knives.

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