I know... Sounds like the start of a really bad joke.But no... This really happened. I recently had the amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity to "meet the meat" through a private tour of the Overwaite meat processing plant out in Chilliwack, BC. And yes... I rocked my #LoveCDNBeef T-shirt too! Now, I saw many upturned noses upon mention of what I was up to, … [Read more...]
Come out and meet your local BC ranchers!
Ever wonder how the meat you purchase at the grocery store gets to the store? And I don't mean by train, plane, or automobile, I mean like really get there. Where did the cow come from, who raised it and where? Did it have a name?If you're anything like me, you're curious about these things, and this weekend you've got an amazing chance to not only find out where ole Betsy was … [Read more...]
A vegetarian’s guide to BBQing the perfect steak
What the what?! What does a vegetarian know about BBQing steaks? And more importantly, why would a vegetarian want to BBQ a steak? I know, most vegetarians prefer their steak on the cow... And still alive, however like most other things, I'm not your average vegetarian! While I am a vegetarian, I grew up in a family of three other meat eaters, one of which (my Dad) didn't … [Read more...]
