http://ucanr.org/blogs/SoCoMBC/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed Members of the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club can talk about how they can prepare their local meat. en-us UC ANR http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:45:32 PST Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:45:32 PST Give the gift of locally raised sustainable meat this holiday season! Gift Certiciates are available in any monetary increment for the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club. Not only will you be giving your friends and family a high quality, healthful meal but you will be supporting more than 20 farmers who contribute to our CSA, which helps keep agriculture thriving here in Sonoma County! To order your meat buying club gift certificate call or email Jacqueline (707)565-2621...... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:45:32 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1973&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1973 November Pick Up Schedule: Monday November 16th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in San Francisco Tuesday November 17th from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm at Tierra Vegetables and Canvas Ranch Wednesday November 18th from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm at Relish Culinary Center Wednesday November 18th from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm at The Epicurean Connection in Sonoma Thursday November 19th from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at Laguna Farms Find more information at: http://ucanr.org/SoCoMBCThere will be extra items available at the pick up...... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:46:00 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1961&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1961 This week is the October Meat Pick up!There will be extra items to the purchase at Tierra, Relish and Laguna this week including Goat (ribletts, loin chops, stew, roasts, should chops, leg steaks), Locally Raised Organic Veal from Doug Barretta (t-bone steaks, scallopini, stew, ground, roasts (chuck, cross-rib, chuck, brisket), and more!), bacon, and eggs. Here is the pick up schedule for October Tuesday October 20th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at Tierra Vegetables and Canvas Ranch Wednesday...... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:58:48 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1894&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1894 Some of the Great Dishes our chefs will be preparing:A Divine Affair- Morracan Lamb Stew over a citrus israeli CouscousStarks Steakhouse- Philly Cheese Steak Spring RollsJimtown Store- Roast Leg of Lamb Crusted with Olive and Preserved LemonsChristine Piccin- Grass-fed Meatloaf with Housemade Ketchup and Smokey SaltLa Tortilla Factory- Mexican Chicken in mole sauceTwomey Cellars- Espresso braised beef with a bourgenon sauceFat Cat Culinary- Barbequed PUlled Pork Sandwich with Gravenstein Apple...... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:29:30 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1882&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1882 Get your tickets now for an event you won't want to miss!! Sonoma County's own..... local chefs, local meat, local vegetables, local wineries, and much  more!!! Saturday October 17th, 20096pm to 8pm at the SRJC Shone Farm in ForestvilleEvent proceeds fund a local scholarship for a culinary arts and animal science student planning to attend a California College or University.Purchase tickets online: http://ucanr.org/SoCoMBC or call (707)565-2621....
]]> Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:42:06 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1832&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1832 ... Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:32:10 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1728&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1728 September's shipment will start to be available for pick up on: Monday September 21st from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in San Francisco Monday September 21st from 3pm to 5pm at CIA at Greystone in St Helena Tuesday September 22nd from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at Tierra Vegetables and Canvas Ranch Wednesday September 23rd from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm at Relish Culinary Center Thursday September 24th from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at Laguna Farms Find more information at: http://ucanr.org/SoCoMBC... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:43:10 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1754&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1754 ... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:03:47 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1664&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1664 ... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:54:58 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1661&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1661 ... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:50:55 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1659&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1659 ... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:01:58 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1650&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1650 Next week the August shipment will start to be available for pick up on: Monday August 24th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in San Francisco Monday August 24th from 3pm to 5pm at CIA at Greystone in St Helena Tuesday August 25th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at Tierra Vegetables and Canvas Ranch Wednesday August 26th from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm at Relish Culinary Center Thursday August 27th from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at Laguna Farms Find more information at: http://ucanr.org/SoCoMBC... Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:00:47 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1649&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1649 ... Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:18:52 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1640&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1640 Special this weekend only! Stop by to visit the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club at one of the Sonoma County Farmers Markets:Friday, Sonoma Farmers Market in Sonoma from 9am until noonSaturday, Santa Rosa Farmers Market at the Veterans Building in Santa Rosa from 8:30am until noonSunday, Windsor Farmers Market in Windsor from 10 am until 1pm Spend $20.00 worth of meat, and recieve a free package of ground beef. Other upcoming events where you can find the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club:Grape...... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:02:25 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1616&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1616 This week is the pick up week for the July shipment!  The July shipment will start to be available for pick up on: Monday July 20th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in San Francisco Monday July 20th from 3pm to 5pm at CIA at Greystone in St Helena Tuesday July 21st from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at Tierra Vegetables and Canvas Ranch Wednesday July 22nd from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm at Relish Culinary Center Thursday July 23rd from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at Laguna Farms Find more information...... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:25:26 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1528&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1528 You can now visit some of the great local farmers markets in Sonoma County and find the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club Meat available for purchase! At these markets we will be selling individual cuts from all of the local types of meat that are a part of our program! Have a question about how the club works, or just want to stop by and see the quality of the great local meat, stop by the market and take a look! 2009 Market Schedule: Friday's from 9am until noon at the Sonoma Farmers...... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:24:51 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1449&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1449 Come out and Sample Local Sonoma County Meat Buying Club Grass-fed Ground Beef prepared by: Chef of the Month for May: Dominic Orsini, chef for Silver Oak Cellars and Twomey Cellars At Silver Oak Cellars in Alexander Valley From 11 am until 4pm Saturday June 6th! Dominic will be creating Sloppy Joe's from a grass-fed steer that was raised by the Dolcini Family in Petaluma. If you would like to find out more about the meat buying club or the history of the Dolcini's history visit:...... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:04:16 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1364&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1364 The May pick up schedule is as follows: Tuesday May 26th, 2009: Tierra Vegetables from 4:30pm until 6pm in Santa Rosa Tuesday May 26th, 2009: Canvas Ranch from 4:30pm until 6pm in Petaluma Wednesday May 27th, 2009: Relish Culinary Adventures from 4:30pm until 6pm in Healdsburg Thursday May 28th, 2009: Laguna Farms from 4:30pm until 6pm in Sebastopol. Monday June 1st, 2009: Culinary Institute of America from 3pm until 5pm in St Helena Monday June 1st, 2009: San Francisco from 4:30pm until...... Tue, 26 May 2009 10:39:56 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1320&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1320 All agreed at my recent family reunion that the grass fed beef steaks from the Sonoma Meat Buying Club were the best steaks they ever tasted. They were cooked outside on the grill and were to die for. The south Florida folks had tasted nothing like it, and family from Arcata, Ca said that they would change their ways and become red meat-eaters if only they had this quality meat available! We drank a nice Sonoma County wine with the meal and felt very satisfied. At another dinner during reunion...... Fri, 01 May 2009 10:42:17 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1242&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed lkbell@ucdavis.edu(Lisa Bell) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1242 April Pick Up Schedule: Monday April 20th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in San Francisco Monday April 20th from 3pm to 5pm at CIA at Greystone in St Helena Tuesday April 21st from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at Tierra Vegetables Wednesday April 22nd from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm at Relish Culinary Center Thursday April 23rd from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm at Laguna Farms and Canvas Ranch Find more information at: http://ucanr.org/SoCoMBC If you have any questions about the above pick up schedule please contact...... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 08:18:36 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1200&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1200 Seeing as Spring is here it is time to prepare for nice spring weather head, which means it's BBQ time! Get ready for BBQ season by joining the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club, which has a lot of great beef, lamb, pork, and goat cuts that are perfect for the grill! We also have ground beef patties perfect for your next party! For more information or to order special items contact Jacqueline Rotlisberger by email or phone (707)565-2621 or jkrotlisberger@ucdavis.edu.... Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:21:46 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1154&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1154 Today is the last day of the regular pick up scheduled days for March! Orders will be available for pick up today: Thursday March 26th from 4:30pm until 6pm at Laguna Farms in Sebastopol. If members are not able to pick up today, there will be a short time frame tomorrow, from 10am until 12pm for members to pick up their boxes at Sonoma Direct (6675 Petersen Road, Petaluma). Any questions please email Jacqueline (jkrotlisberger@ucdavis.edu) or call (707)565-2621.... Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:21:32 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1135&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1135 ... Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:01:00 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1061&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1061 Hello Meat Buying Club Members! This is just a little reminder that the pick up will not be next week, but the week following. As listed in the previous post. So please disregard the dates on your reminder card that you received in your packet from January. If you have any questions please contact Jacqueline Rotlisberger by calling (707)565-2621.... Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:57:35 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1017&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=1017 Hello Meat Buying Club Members! The February pick up has been moved back on week! The Updated pick up schedule is listed below: February's shipment will start to be available for pick up on: Monday February 23rd from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in San Francisco Monday February 23rd from 3pm to 5pm in St Helena at the CIA at Greystone Tuesday February 24th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at Tierra Vegetables Wednesday February 25th from 4:30pm to 6:00 pm at Relish Culinary Center Thursday February 26th...... Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:26:29 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=985&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=985 Pictured above: a grass-fed beef ribeye steak, a bone-in pork chop, and a one pound package of ground beef. Pictured above: one grass-fed beef ribeye steak, a one pound package of beef stew meat, and a pork roast. This is a typical selection that would be found in a small (7 lb) box....
]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:04:10 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=965&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=965 Hello Sonoma County Meat Buying Club Members! Starting this month we will be adding two new pick up locations! Here is the pick up schedule for the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club: Monday January 19th from 3pm until 5pm at CIA at Greystone in St Helena: 2555 Main Street, St Helena Monday January 19th from 4:30pm to 6:30 pm in San Francisco: 561 Baker Street, apt 8, San Francisco Tuesday January 20th from 4:30 pm to 6:30pm at Canvas Ranch: 755 Tomales Road, Petaluma and Tierra Vegetables:...... Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:02:42 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=917&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=917 Some New Special Offer's Available through the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club! Ground Beef Special: 5 packages of local grass-fed or corn-finished ground beef For only $20.00 Holiday Box Special: A 6 pound box filled with three of your selected meat's (goat, lamb, beef, chicken, and pork available to choose from) For only $50.00 Don't miss these great offers! Gift Certificates are available for purchase! For more information contact Jacqueline Rotlisberger by calling...... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:04:44 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=831&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=831 For any Meat Buying Club Member who missed there pick up: the November shipment will be available for pick up today from 9am until 4pm at Sonoma Direct which is located at 6675 Petersen Road in Petaluma. If you have any questions or changes to make to your membership please call (707)565-2621 and talk to Stephanie Larson or Jacqueline Rotlisberger... Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:47:31 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=818&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=818 Hello Meat Buying Club Members, Please feel free to comment on how you like the chickens from the october shipment. We are interested in finding out if you enjoyed them? Thanks!... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:10:38 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=803&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=803 Hello Sonoma County Meat Buying Club Members! Below is the lisiting of the pick up schedule for the November shipment! Tuesday, November 18th- Tierra Vegetables:651 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa from 4:30pm to 6:30pm Wednesday, November 19th- Relish Culinary Center: 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg from 4:30pm to 6:30pm Thursday, November 20th- Laguna Farms:1720 Cooper Road, Sebastopol from 4:30pm to 6:30pm If you cannot make it to either of these three pick up locations then your shipment will...... Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:08:03 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=802&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=802 all Sonoma MEAT BIGnight @ BOVOLO w/ the MEAT BUYING CLUB SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 @ 6:30 if you don't know about the MEAT BUYING CLUB, you should. They are preserving ranching in sonoma county! familiar with how CSA's support local small farmers? Now you can get a box of local meat every month by joining their club. for more information, go to http://groups.ucanr.org/LocalMeatProd/ and come to our dinner! Josh and John sure have their way with meat! TERRINES + SALUMI black pig pepperoni...... Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:56:58 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=759&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=759 Hello Meat Buying Club Members, Just a friendly reminder that the october shipment will be available for pick up starting on October 21st at Tierra Vegetables between 4pm and 6pm. The pick up schedule is as follows: Tuesday October 21st at Tierra Vegetables from 4:30pm to 6:30 pm Wednesday October 22nd at Relish Culinary Adventures from 4:30pm to 6:30pm Thursday October 23rd at Laguna Farms and Canvas Ranch from 4:30pm to 6:30 pm If you cannot make your pick up location day and time, then...... Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:53:18 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=717&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=717 ATTENTION ALL SONOMA COUNTY MEAT BUYING CLUB MEMBERS!!!! Beginning in October the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club will be starting a new pick up schedule. This schedule will allow for members who miss their pick up day to have a second and third chance to pick up their orders. Below is the new pick up schedule that will be effective for the October shipment and on.. Tierra Vegetables Pick up- Tuesday October 21st Relish Culinary Center Pick up- Wednesday October 22nd Sonoma...... Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:45:31 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=667&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=667 The September shipment will be available for pick up starting on September 23rd! Add-on's are available for purchase by emailing Jacqueline Rotlisberger at mdgoats@csufresno.edu. Add-on's include: Goat (ground, chops, stew, roasts, etc.), Beef (ground, steaks, roasts, etc.), Pork (ground, stew, roasts, etc.), Lamb (chops, ground, stew, roasts, racks, etc.), and Duck (whole, legs, breasts, etc.). If you have any changes to you order please contact Stephanie Larson or Jacqueline Rotlisberger...... Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:46:31 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=637&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=637 The first annual Range to Plate was a huge success! A special thank you goes out to all of our sponsors, attendees, chefs, wineries, and volunteers for making it a great evening up at the SRJC Shone Farm. We look forward to a fun event next year, that will be filled with new recipes, more chefs and more local meat, vegetables and produce! If you know someone or are interested in helping or participating in next year's event please feel free to contact: Stephanie Larson or Jacqueline...... Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:17:54 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=628&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=628 Get your Range to Plate tickets now for the 1st Annual Bolo Tie Event on September 6, 2008. An evening of local food prepared by Sonoma County’s own local gourmet chefs. Come and enjoy locally grown beef, pork, lamb, goat and duck paired with local wines featuring the Russian River Valley Appellation and many more. Tickets are available online at: http://ucanr.org/SoCoMBC or by calling (707)565-2621. Proceeds from the event will go towards a local college or university......
]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:55:49 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=598&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=598 For those who are interested, Redwood Empire Farm in Rincon Valley, Santa Rosa, is now raising pasture-raised chickens. One batch is ready this week and they are taking orders now, until the end of the week. The next batch will be available around Labor Day. If you are interested, email them at RedwoodEmpireFarm@live.com. The birds are raised in a bottomless pen that moves around thefarm and their forage diet is supplemented with organic/non GMO feed. And most importantly, they are TASTY!...... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:01:34 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=527&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed redwoodempirefarm@live.com() http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=527 I was a little nervous about the goat meat, but was told that it was milder than lamb, but lean. I had planned to braise it, but when I thawed it out I saw it looked like lamb chops, and so I grilled them. They were delicious, and fattier than I expected. I am curious: how did others prepare them?... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:00:15 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=472&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed designsplus369@yahoo.com() http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=472 Successes: I sliced cube steak thinly while still frozen, minced garlic cloves over the top, and stir-fried for 45 to 60 seconds. After cooking the vegetable mix separately, I added back the cooked steak. Tasty, nutritious dinner in just a few minutes. I found a good spice rub for lamb steaks at Epicurious.com consisting of salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. I cooked them in a cast iron skillet for 4 minutes, turned, cooked 3 minutes. Again, a very fast dinner, provided the...... Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:59:15 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=384&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed aeshea@sonic.net() http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=384 The Sonoma County Meat Buying Club, with help from Sonoma Direct and Bruno's on 4th, will be holding it's second Eat Local, Eat Green Dinner on Monday August 18th at Bruno's on 4th starting at 6 pm! This dinner will be prepared by Rick Bruno, owner and chef of Bruno's on 4th! The dinner will feature local beef, lamb, chicken and pork; along with Local Organic Wine from Scott Reinking, Local Beer and much more! Ticket price is $45.00 per person. Don't miss out! To purchase your tickets...... Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:11:01 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=544&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=544 Coming in September..... We will be offering chickens for the September 23rd shipment. Gleason Ranch, our grass-fed pork producer for July, will begin to provide us with local chickens for our Meat Buying Club Members! More information to follow as the September shipment nears.... Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:43:50 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=493&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=493 The July Shipment will be available for pick up on Tuesday July 22nd at one of the pick up locations: Tierra Vegetables: 651 Airport Blvd, Santa Rosa Relish Culinary Center: 14 Matheson Street, Healdsburg Sonoma Direct: 6675 Peterson Road, Petaluma Canvas Ranch: 755 Tomales Road, Petaluma Deborah Walton of Canvas Ranch has a vegetable CSA that our members may join. Deborah delivers to her vegetable CSA members on a monthly basis, and is allowing her members to join the Meat Buying Club and...... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:41:34 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=486&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=486 Hello Meat Buying Club Members, For those of you who received the gluten free sauce at the Tierra Vegetable Pick up on Tuesday June 22nd please let us know your opinion of the sauce. Your imput is appreciated. If you would like a larger variety of gluten free sauces at the next pick up please let us know. Thanks!... Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:34:07 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=477&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=477 If you happened to miss the June 24th pick up day for your meat, it is available at Sonoma Direct during their normal business hours. Sonoma Direct is located at: 6675 Peterson Road in Petaluma. Their business hours are Monday through Friday 8am until 4pm. If you have any questions regarding picking up your shipment please contact Stephanie Larson or Jacqueline Rotlisberger at (707)565-2621. Thanks!... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:45:40 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=475&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=475 Hello Meat Buying Club Members, Just a little reminder that the meat pick up for June is today from 4pm to 7pm at your designated pick up location: Tierra Vegetables: North Santa Rosa, Sonoma Direct: 6675 Peterson Road in Petaluma: or Relish Culinary Center: 14 Matheson Street in Healdsburg. If you are interested in changing your pick up location to the newly added Relish Culinary Center for the July Shipment please email either Stephanie Larson (slarson@ucdavis.edu) or Jacqueline...... Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:26:40 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=473&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=473 The Sonoma County Meat Buying Club will be making it's first apperance at the Healdsburg Farmers Market this Saturday June 7th, 2008! We will be there from 9am until noon, with meat from our local producers! Our Corn-finished Beef Producer Rick Olufs will be on hand with his local beef for sale. We will have a variety of cuts available for purchase (beef, lamb, pork and goat), as well as club membership sign-ups! Please stop by and say hello this Saturday. The Healdsburg Farmers Market...... Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:09:29 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=445&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=445 Thank you to those of you that attended the Eat Local, Eat Green Browsing Dinner at La Gare last night! A fun time was had by all that were in attendance. Thank you again for supporting Local Producers, and our meat buying club! Hope that everyone enjoyed the evening! The next chance to try Our Sonoma County Meat Buying Club Meat will be on June 5th at the Jimtown Store Wine Bar. Thanks Again!... Tue, 20 May 2008 11:59:19 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=422&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=422 Hi Meat Buying Club Members! Don't miss out on meeting featured chef of the month for May Doug Nicosia of Sensuous Farms! He will be cooking pork, lamb and much more using his fabuolous Sensuous Farms products at the Eating Green Dinner monday night at La Gare Restaurant! Find out more about sensuous farms by visiting the Sensuous Farms Website! Come and enjoy some great food! Space is limited to order your tickets now!... Thu, 15 May 2008 08:16:45 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=411&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=411 Hello Everyone! You can now purchase your tickets to the May 19th event online! Visit the Meat Buying Club Website and Click on the Eat Local, Eat Green Browsing Dinner Ticket Order Form link! Don't miss out, this will be an evening full of good food, wine and a special apperance by Michelle Anna Jordan!... Wed, 07 May 2008 08:16:19 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=390&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=390 On Monday May 19th 2008 the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club will be having a Browsing dinner at La Gare Restaurant in Santa Rosa. The evening will feature: beef, lamb, and pork from the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club, as well as vegetables from Canvas Ranch, and wine from Navarro Vineyards. Special Guests: Michelle Anna Jordan will speak about eating local, and some of our Meat Buying Club producers will be in attendance! Come enjoy an evening centered around local agricultural products! The...... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:16:40 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=382&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=382 Hello Meat Members! Chef Roger would like to thank all of you that have been enjoying the sauce he has created for the club. He would like to know if any of you would be interested in a pork sauce? And if so what type of pork sauce? Feel free to post comments about your interest in a pork sauce to accompany next months order! Thanks~... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:49:59 PST http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=371&utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS%2BFeed slarson@ucdavis.edu(Stephanie Larson) http://ucanr.org/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=371 Welcome to the Sonoma County Meat Buying Club's Blog! Please feel free to register for the blog. This is a place where you can talk with other meat buying club members about how to prepare the various species of local meat you are recieving!...
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