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Frank Reese's Heritage Chickens are Back!
  • Sep 29, 2021
Frank Reese's Heritage Chickens are Back!

After a long wait, Heritage chickens are finally back! Raised by none other than Frank Reese on the Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch, these chickens are second to none. Available in two breeds  — Barred Plymouth Rock and New Hampshire. 

Your New Charcuterie Board Is Here
  • Aug 16, 2021
Your New Charcuterie Board Is Here

We recently revamped one of our favorite kits — the Salami and Prosciutto Kit. A medley of the finest heritage breed charcuterie from six of America's most talented artisans, now with optional parmesan and crackers!

California's Prop 12 — A Step in the Right Direction
  • Aug 6, 2021
California's Prop 12 — A Step in the Right Direction

We applaud California’s Prop 12. The proposition requires that meat sold in California must come from farms that require adequate space for its breeding pigs and egg--laying hens. It’s a step in the right direction towards a more humane and equitable food system. However, we want to highlight that living conditions are only half the battle.

Good Shepherd Conservancy — The Origins of Factory Farm Poultry
  • Jul 30, 2021
Good Shepherd Conservancy — The Origins of Factory Farm Poultry

The Origin of the Porterhouse Steak
  • Jul 30, 2021
The Origin of the Porterhouse Steak

The porterhouse steak is the king of all steaks, but how long exactly has it sat upon this throne? Like so many other widely recognized dishes, the porterhouse steak has contested origins.

Introducing Heritage Mutton!
  • Jul 23, 2021
Introducing Heritage Mutton!

A circumstance of Covid 19, our Heritage Mutton Project began because our longtime partners, Tamarack Sheep Farm in Vermont, was forced to delay the processing date for their lamb. Some of their animals were processed at 1-2 years of age (hogget) and others were held for more than 2 years (mutton).

The History of the Hamburger
  • Jul 2, 2021
The History of the Hamburger

Father's Day 2021 Gift Guide
  • Jun 15, 2021
Father's Day 2021 Gift Guide