The Weights – Live, Hanging and Freezer

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LJF Livestock Program

The Weights – Live, Hanging and Freezer

These are fancy cattle with good carcass genetics from registered Angus cows, bred by the top Angus bulls available, animals that we have raised with care and kindness. Pigs too....Read More
LJF Livestock Program

The T-bone Primer – Bone In or Boneless

When you buy a share of beef from a farmer like us there are choices to make. You could argue that the big grocers and the "system" is trying to...Read More
Farm Life

Pork Fat versus Olive Oil in Italy – A Brief History

We Smith's have used olive oil for years. It was on the weekly Costco list for the longest time. We felt confident that the Italian OO that they sold was...Read More
Farm Life, LJF Livestock Program

Cuts of Pork

At Lake Joy Farmstead we take great care of our pigs. Our “pastured pork” is free to graze all day, every day, and we supplement their grazing with 100% organic,...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

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
Farm Life

What is a CSA?

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a model of food production and distribution that connects consumers directly with local farmers. The CSA model is based on the principle of community members...Read More
Food Education

Uisce Beatha – A Brief History of Irish Whiskey

Uisce Beatha, literally translates as “water of life” in Gaelic. Our friends and family with Gaelic roots, the Scots and Irish, believed that the fermentation of grains, when aged to...Read More
Food Education

A Brief History of Brandy and Cognac

Book Club usually means we feature a specific spirit and maybe a cocktail or two so that guys can try something new (possibly) and hopefully push themselves a bit past...Read More
Happy Hour at Home

Bourbon – A Brief History and the 3 Classic Bourbon Drinks You should Know

When I think of spirits, I definitely think of brown spirits and by brown spirits I mean whiskey and by whiskey, I mean bourbon. I love Irish whiskey and also...Read More
Happy Hour at Home

Gin – A Brief History and the 5 Gin Drinks You Should Know

Little nips of whisky, little drops of gin, Make a lady wonder where on earth she's bin - Anonymous Gin - Iconic Beverage Outside of whiskey, Gin may be enjoying...Read More
Food Education

Brief History of the Black and Tan

hence I 2ssOne of the iconic beverages for those that either are, or wish they were of Irish descent, the Black and Tan, represents all that is right with beer...Read More