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The Farm Table Podcast

Podcast Episode #20: Darron Marzolf, Butcher

Today I am excited to have Darron Marzolf of Falling River Meats, a 4th generation butcher from the Puget Sound. We discuss the history of the butcher business in his...Read More
The Farm Table Podcast

Podcast Episode #19: Brad Murphy of The Red Bridge Farm

SHOW NOTES Today I am excited to have our feed supplier, Brad Murphy and The Red Bridge Farm. We use their feed for our cattle, pigs and birds. We have...Read More
Farm Life, LJF Livestock Program

Cuts of Beef

At Lake Joy Farmstead we take great care of our cows. Our cows are 100% grass-fed and grass finished and have access to pasture their entire life. We use the...Read More
Farmhouse Recipes, Smoking Meat at Home

Smoked Chuck Roast

I may be wrong but I don't think people buy chuck roasts as much as the old days. Maybe they do but I do know this, when you buy a...Read More
LJF Livestock Program

LJF Livestock Program – An Overview

At Lake Joy Farmstead we take great pride in how we raise our animals. We believe in a holistic approach that is beneficial to the earth, the animal and of...Read More
LJF Livestock Program

Angus Beef – A Brief Summary

Angus beef can trace their lineage to the mid 1800s from a Scottish breed of cattle, called the Aberdeen Angus. Angus were bred to be robust and sturdy so they could...Read More
Farmhouse Recipes

Steakhouse Series – Classic Steak Cuts

Ever wondered why a New York steak is called such? Porterhouse? What is a T-bone? Let's take a minute to break it down for ya. This post will feature classic...Read More
Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes

Tuesday Night Hamburger Steak

As you probably know by now, we own a farm. Not a big one with fields of wheat and barley but a smallish farm where we have a BIG garden...Read More
Pantry

Beef Stock

If you aren't making beef and chicken stock yourself, you honestly should be. You also may have received a bunch of bones from the beef you committed to this year...Read More
Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes

Macaroni and Beef

One of our favorite "Midwest" pasta dishes is this super simple macaroni and beef recipe. I suppose sometime I will write up something fun about casseroles, bakes, and other pot...Read More
Family Dinner, Farmhouse Recipes

Fajitas – 3 Ways

Here are three super easy, super quick, relatively painless, and somewhat unique ways to make fajitas with your skirt, hanger, flank, or sirloin steaks! For all - 2 lbs skirt,...Read More
Pantry

Every Tuesday Taco Seasoning

We do tacos a lot. Almost once a week we have some sort of taco on the menu. Fish, "Korean," chicken salsa, and of course Tex-mex or whatever the typical...Read More