Tag: family

Roadtrip: Where do great steaks come from?

It’s almost too picturesque, I thought as I stood in Mark and Abbie Nelson’s circular roundabout and stared. I drove below a canopy of trees to get here — a place where Angus cattle graze upon golden pastures that meet rolling vineyards of zinfandel and petite sirah. The San Francisco coastline is a mere 100 miles in the …   Continue Reading

Southwestern Beef and Bean Stew

Hearty stews are one of my favorite weeknight meals. Not only do they feed a crowd that usually seeks seconds, but most of the time there are leftovers for lunch the following day. This Southwestern Beef and Bean Stew is a quick and delicious dinner idea. I’m betting it will soon be one of your family favorites, too! The …   Continue Reading

New York Strip: The Perfect Holiday Roast

New York strip roast is my favorite 'special occasion' cut of beef. It would earn applause at any table on its own, but pair it with a sweet cherry and chipotle glaze and you have the makings of an unforgettable feast! It's sweet ... there's heat ... and it's SIMPLE to prepare (though it looks like a million bucks!).  Continue Reading

Beef 101: The story

owboys and chefs, ranchers and restaurateurs — they work together to bring tasty, tender, juicy Certified Angus Beef ® brand steaks, burgers and roasts to the table. It's a pasture to plate process and all parties strive to live up to the brand's impeccable standards. After all, it's not called 'Angus beef at its best' for nothin'.  Continue Reading

Confetti Cooking

There was a time when I made one meal and the family ate it, just as I made it. That seems like so long ago. As the kids get older, nutrition tips come from here and there, and we gain more options when dining out, my kitchen seems like a mini restaurant. I jokingly think …   Continue Reading

Back-to-school dinner dilemma solved

For our family, school starts Aug. 24. I’m not going to lie, I’m excited. As someone who’s generally very schedule-oriented and a big planner, I happen to prefer the more structured timeframe the school year brings. Maybe I’d like the long and lazy days of summer more if I had a couple months off to …   Continue Reading