Ground Beef: History, Facts, and 4 Delicious Recipes to Try at Home

It is believed that ground beef came about in the 15th century, sometime between 1401 and 1500, although it was referred to as beef mince at that time. Many accept the idea that Mongolian and Turkic tribes were the first to create this treat, that now makes up roughly 42% of all beef eaten in the United States. Okay, so maybe 42% is not the stat you imagined would be tied to a style of meat that’s “starved for attention” but we’re still convinced it’s time to refresh the world’s love for ground beef and we believe these recipes are up for the challenge.

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6 Real Food Recipes to Try this Memorial Day

It is the “unofficial start of summer” to many as well so there is plenty to be joyous about. Plus, as with most holidays, it is not complete without wholesome and nourishing cuisine. That’s where we come in! Here are just a few recipes worth trying this Memorial Day. We selected each one carefully and attempted to create a diverse array of treats, showcasing many flavors and foods. Of course, the key to perfecting any recipe or enjoying any dish is to use as much Real Food as possible, so be sure to stock up, before the stock is out, and have a blessed holiday!

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What Do Cage Free and Free Range Actually Mean? And Which is Better?

To make matters worse, many large egg producers remove parts of hens’ beaks in the first few days of life. Some starve their birds to force molting (loss of feathers) to manipulate the laying cycle. And virtually all commercial operations are supplied by hatcheries that kill male chicks shortly after hatching (typically by grinding them alive), since they don't lay eggs and aren't bred to grow as large or as rapidly as chickens used in the meat industry.

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Whoopie Pie 101 - The Name, the Filling, Some History, and a Recipe

Believe it or not, the whoopie pie has a deep, deep history, and there is some heated debate around the origin of this delicious dessert. There are some sources who say the pies were invented in a bakery in Maine but other sources that say it’s been a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition since (basically) the beginning of time. We don’t like to get into the details too much so we stick to what we know about whoops pies - they’re delicious and we love them, and we know you will too.

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The Anti-Aging Health Benefit You Need from Grass Fed Products

Back in the day, our ancestors practiced a more “nose to tail” diet than the average consumer does today. In fact, many people are “grossed out” by this consumption methodology today but, if you’re talking about healthy, responsibly and naturally raised, grass fed meat, a lot of the good health benefits lie in the less common, gelatinous parts (think joints - yes, even chicken feet). This is one reason bone broth is regarded as such a positive addition to your diet, it’s a practical way to access those nutrients and pull them into a delicious and nutritious beverage.

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Doorstep Delivery Means You Can Always Have Fun with Raw Milk at Home

Once you're hooked on enjoying raw milk in its natural state and as a critical ingredient in some of your favorite home-cooked meals, you may even begin replacing other unnatural dairy products in your household by using the raw milk as a staple ingredient. Of course, you can also consider shopping for those types of real food products, like cream, yogurt, and butter, in our store as well, but in case you’re looking for a way to create fun memories for your family while creating nutritious REAL FOOD, these simple DIY recipes are the way to go.

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How to Make Easter Extra Special - Try These 9 Dinner & Side Dish Recipes

Yes, these are tough times but we have to find the slivers of light when they appear and having access to nutritious food is the first blessing to count. Knowing that purchasing that food supports small family businesses and a brighter future for our planet? Well those are just extra helpings of blessings at that point. Let’s round them all up and hold onto this feeling of gratitude as we go explore some new Easter recipes.

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What is Regenerative Agriculture?

If you use something, it naturally becomes worn down, right? Think of a pair of pants you’ve owned for a long time. Or even your favorite hat. Well, folks, the earth is the same way. For a long time, a large part of the conversation in agriculture was sustainability and sustainability is very important, but there has to be more to the picture.

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4 One Pot Meals to Try at Home While You Attempt to Juggle it All

Life can feel hectic at times. Whenever this happens, it’s often a human instinct to cut corners on your diet. There are easier options that don’t require from-scratch ingredients so why not save myself some time and opt for those? The problem is that “easier” masquerades as “better” in the short term. Your nerves literally send a “happy signal” as a result of the time you saved.

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Positive Thoughts from Dutch Meadows on the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

There is no doubt in our minds that 100% of our customers are aware of the Coronavirus news by now. And, while there have even been some platforms pointing out the specific fact that an event like this can (already is) causing e-commerce sales to rise, we don’t ever feel the need to utilize mainstream news or events to promote our products. That being said, we’re also not remaining ignorant to what’s going on right now and we have taken some time to focus on the facts and focus on how Dutch Meadows meaningfully exists in this whole situation. So, here it is:

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4 Marinades to Try with Dutch Meadows Boneless Chicken Breast

Chickens naturally enjoy scratching and pecking. It’s just their nature. And that’s what we let them do at Dutch Meadows in Paradise, PA. We even go the extra mile to ensure they have access to, not just pasture, but fresh pasture that hasn’t been overworked in any way - either by the chickens’ own pecking or other natural elements.

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What are the Types of Butter and Which One is Right for You?

If you ever see the word “sweet” in a description, or perhaps in any of the personal messages we send to our customers, you can rest assured this NEVER means we added any sugar or other additives to alter the deliciously natural flavor of our butter. In fact, we perform the minimal amount of processing necessary to make sure our products are safe and healthy for consumption while being as close to their organic state as possible, as mother nature intended.

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Types of Honey + 5 Ways to Use Raw Honey at Home

Just as you may have known about the many types of milk, or may have discovered since becoming a Dutch Meadows customer, there are also many types of honey. If we boil it down in simplest terms, we have raw honey and processed honey. Raw honey comes directly from the hive while processed honey is altered in some fashion before being bottled. There are different types of processing but generally the term means that the honey has been pasteurized. You’ll often find that other sources refer to the processed honey as “regular” honey but we try to avoid that term since we believe raw honey should be the real norm and what’s “regularly” used by consumers, so we’re remaining mindful of our message to be the change we want to see.

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What Are Mache Greens & How Should I Prepare Them?

Mache greens are a cold weather salad green. They’re similar to Tatsoi, which is an Asian variety of Brassica. They are planted after the corn harvest so some people even refer to them as the corn salad green. Lamb's lettuce and fetticus are two other name variations.

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5 Lamb Recipes to Try in Any Season (Especially the Holidays!)

Bear with us as a small business producing, processing, and selling at a responsible level. We’re planning to re-stock the lamb in the very near future and thought it’d be a great idea to equip you with a few recipes before doing so. Give these a try! Many are delightful any time of year but some make for an extra special treat for the holidays.

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If Mother Nature Could Talk, She’d Be Screaming Right Now

Remember Margaret Mead’s wise words, and a personal credo of ours, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”

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What’s the Deal with Milk Proteins and Heritage Dairy Products?

Dutch Meadows not only possesses the ability to produce organic raw dairy from Heritage cows like Jersey, Fresian, and Dutch Belt, we also offer A2 raw dairy products. One of our latest specialty products to hit the shelves is Raw Heritage Butter.

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What the Spelt? That’s Where Pies Came From?

Here at Dutch Meadows, we’re fans of those “good ol’ days” when pies were made with care, and natural ingredients, like spelt, which is why we don’t just offer spelt pies, we offer an entire line of spelt baked goods. But why spelt? What the heck is it?

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Holiday Sides You Won’t Regret Trying this Year

We are obvious fans of the center dish of a grand holiday meal, especially if it’s a pastured turkey, pastured duck, 100% grassfed lamb, or another responsibly raised, grassfed, healthy and flavorful dish. However, we all know that center of attention wouldn’t be the star of the show without its supporting sides. That’s why we thought we’d pique your appetite and inspire your holiday experience with a fun roundup...of roundups. Each one falls within its own category and style. Find your favorite and enjoy!

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What Our Turkeys Eat & Why They’re the Best for Your Thanksgiving

The turkeys are raised all natural on pasture. They are heritage breed turkeys that do very well on grass. Although turkeys are excellent foragers, they cannot survive on insects and native plants alone. To supplement what they may not be able to find on the land, especially as the seasons change, Christ also offers the turkey a soy free and non-GMO feed.

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