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Join Us On A Trip To Pebble Beach

Positioned against a backdrop of ocean waves crashing into one of the most revered golfing destinations in the world, the annual Pebble Beach Food & Wine festival has held true to its original mission. The event isn’t as much a party as it is a celebration of food.  Continue Reading

Time To Make The Doughnuts

As Certified Angus Beef ® brand employees our noses are attuned to the odor of sizzling beef. The tantalizing smell of flavor is always circulating in and around the Culinary Center. But suddenly something entirely different wafted our way ... something sweet and comforting and oh, so delightful!  Continue Reading

Trading Places In Kentucky: Chef and Rancher

Josh agrees. The Louisville chef spends six days a week at the helm of his fine-dining restaurant. One of his daily duties is to field questions about the safety of his beef and where it was raised. “From a chef and owner standpoint, having more knowledge for my guests — to have these experiences and stories — is priceless,” he says.  Continue Reading

Charcoal Powder Adds Unique Style To Sizzling Steaks

If Chef Tony Biggs’ latest creation hit the plate of unsuspecting patrons in most restaurants, chances are it would be sent back without even taking a bite. Through his worldly connections, Chef Tony stumbled upon bamboo charcoal powder, which, though rarely used in American cuisine, has a history of use in Asia. And its effects? Shocking.  Continue Reading

A Force To Be Reckoned With

The word “tender” is tossed around an awful lot in the food world, particularly as it pertains to beef. But unlike it’s closely linked brethren of subjective descriptors, like “succulent,” “appetizing,” or “flavorful”, did you know “tender” is actually a quantifiable attribute with force?  Continue Reading

Where Chefs Come To Play With Their Food

The Certified Angus Beef ® Education & Culinary Center in Wooster, Ohio is a wealth of talent and intriguing ideas. A chef, entire culinary team or other foodservice industry group arrives on an almost daily basis to experience what is essentially a working ‘think tank’ for beef. Chefs and restaurateurs come to experiment with flavor, create new menu …   Continue Reading

Let’s Chat with Chef Scott Neuman

Are chefs considered superheroes? Maybe not, but they do have the power to transport guests on flavorful adventures anywhere in the world. With the perfect combination of herbs, spices and ingredients, one bite can carry diners to new cultures. Chefs not only feed stomachs, but souls as well. One of these superhero chefs is Scott Neuman, executive …   Continue Reading

Beef 101: How to Pan Roast Your Dinner

Pan roasting is a simple technique that yields juicy tender steaks with sizzle. Simply prepare and cook the steaks, then set them aside to rest. While that’s happening you can prepare a rich, decadent pan sauce in the same skillet. In this cooking video, Chef Michael Ollier shows you how easy it really is. Pan Roasted …   Continue Reading

A Boston-inspired celebration

If you follow the Patriots, you’re no doubt rejoicing their win today. Chief among you is Certified Angus Beef ® brand Chef Tony Biggs, a Massachusetts native who’s lived, and cooked, around the world but remains a die-hard New England fan. He suggests a post-game-day celebratory feast, inspired by some classic Boston culinary traditions: clam “chowda,” tender, marinated steak tips, and baked beans.  Continue Reading

Lettuce Experience the Thrill of Competition

In this conclusion to Chef Ashley Pado’s experience on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen, she recounts the thrill of each round, the horrors of sabotage, and the challenges of culinary competition. Read the rest of her story here and here. No great story ever started or ended with “leafy greens” anyway … When I heard “Southwest Salad” I never once envisioned …   Continue Reading