Tumblr (3.0; @primalfare)http://primalfare.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ae3dc5b4a83b209d66b443500770fe5d/tumblr_mn7g77EMpx1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Technology changes daily, but knives have mostly been the same.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/51071984342http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/51071984342Wed, 22 May 2013 07:57:07 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9b3763b5cfc7ade0d0a3a46c6d34f4a9/tumblr_mmxbtwnkIW1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Fresh garlic cures in the cottage.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/50629627044http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/50629627044Thu, 16 May 2013 20:46:44 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/85eb0a22013533f705b95328e28ae6df/tumblr_mm8gv8oLB81qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Three little piggies turned into Coppa di Testa. Steps include: debone face, cure, cook, and roll face into delicious meaty marvel.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/49522820050http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/49522820050Fri, 03 May 2013 10:35:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/20d0e9728dbf03f243fb202b7b7a51cd/tumblr_mg0qradyFM1qa51rdo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://tuesday-johnson.tumblr.com/post/48312954819/ca-1870-1900s-cabinet-card-portrait-of-a">tuesday-johnson</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><em><strong>c</strong>a. 1870-1900’s, [cabinet card, portrait of a butcher sharpening his blade]</em></p> <p><em>via <a href="http://www.capitolgallery.com/index.htm">Capitol Gallery, Spring 2007 Auction #61</a></em></p> </blockquote>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/49388368820http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/49388368820Wed, 01 May 2013 15:03:27 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9205b0e33eef19feeb0d26220c1266ef/tumblr_mlgp7qyEqN1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Boudin Noir… or fresh pork blood sausage. A delightful seared coin of boudin noir with apple and peppery greens will rock your world.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/48288343607http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/48288343607Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:43:00 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8ad12ad62a2df17cb094e3913401d36f/tumblr_mju4hgJ4fS1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Having knocked down, chopped, and tilled the first row of cover crops, this planting bed is now ready to digest the green material before planting summer melons.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/45643508719http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/45643508719Sun, 17 Mar 2013 19:34:28 -0700<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/6fd0eb941e659df422a91e5e3162b491/tumblr_mjnzx2ta931qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Separation of the center section from the shoulder at the 4th and 5th rib. This pig from Magruder Ranch is looking awesome. What I look for is a firm texture (well developed muscles), rich color and smell, and an abundance of fat.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/45358306106http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/45358306106Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:10:00 -0700animalsbutchery4505 Meats<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/da9f849713cd3c5ab85bebb8e0834e9b/tumblr_miztlyUkXx1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A busy day at the office. With our limited space we work through whole beef, pigs, and lamb on a weekly basis. Between a butcher shop, Farmer’s Markets, and butchery classes, we use everything from head to tail.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/44303162772http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/44303162772Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:51:00 -0800animalsbutchery4505 Meats<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/537ca798fbaeb191b5a894c81f308cbd/tumblr_miylfqGYNl1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>King and Queen. A pair of Delaware breed chickens on a nice day in Petaluma, California. They are considered a heritage breed bird, and do quite well as foragers, egg layers, meat birds, etc.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/44261555488http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/44261555488Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:57:00 -0800animals<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/O4-DET1gpvU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>A small film crew from <a href="http://thrashlab.com/" title="Thrash Lab">Thrash Lab</a> came to the Bay Area to do a short documentary on the sub culture of butchery and the revival of this once prominent craft. Along with many other talented folks, I ended up being featured in a few of the segments, including the first shots of the video! (black shirt with backwards gray cap). </p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/40615437778http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/40615437778Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:15:28 -0800butcherymeat4505 Meats<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/addf34472590462ec1cf6c0a98647516/tumblr_mg4rlsJDgc1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A decadently ironic M for marbling on this shoulder end rib roast. Magruder Ranch in Mendocino county produces incredible grass fed beef. It’s a mmmeaty miracle!</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/39706900089http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/39706900089Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:15:27 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5ef14ae4d3fa91e4972b113ecf3c1cf3/tumblr_mfpdcpyU1E1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Julia Child’s kitchen, item for item. Donated to the museum for educational purposes. She’s got lots of knives and copper pans. </p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/38966010118http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/38966010118Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:43:00 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/acea9a06917d8ce3ff01ba7f74d8ce33/tumblr_mflrgy9zBl1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The start of a sweet potato, parsnip, caramelized mushroom, roasted garlic gratin with herbs and cream. To accompany a Christmas dinner of braised duck leg soup, seared duck breast with apricot balsamic glaze, and a salad with roasted beets, toasted pecans, and goat cheese.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/38808197189http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/38808197189Tue, 25 Dec 2012 11:58:00 -0800<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/b05ad23199ce275ac9d89b15b1e7f8f3/tumblr_mfecks1wfj1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Smoking pork bellies and jowls for you know what. Cured with salt and spices for about a week, then smoked for 5 hours at 180 degrees. All pork bellies used from whole pigs sourced from local Magruder Ranch pigs. Breeds are Wild California mother crossed with Tamworth father.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/38483189119http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/38483189119Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:10:00 -0800baconmeat<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/297f1e3e8ec2738d11276ae6d0eaad35/tumblr_mezyw2FmF41qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Local whole beef, pig, lamb, and smokey liverwurst in the background. They will ultimately contribute to a celebration of eating and holiday spirit.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/37874580141http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/37874580141Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:31:14 -0800animalsbutchery<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mefqlyrf8D1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Roasted sweet dumpling squash and beets, garlic carrot confit, slow cooked kale, olive oil, and a dusting of raw goat cheese.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/37087150124http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/37087150124Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:20:00 -0800cooking<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mef3tmnoJd1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A patch of honey mushrooms growing at the base of a tree. Edible but not very tasty from what I hear. The recent rains will really get the fungus going.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/37048077297http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/37048077297Sun, 02 Dec 2012 11:08:10 -0800mushrooms<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_me62ddx7Ch1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Autumn squash. The variations almost endless. Sweet depth and creamy roasted flavor. Knowing you will last for months during winter is a warming comfort.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/36688881888http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/36688881888Tue, 27 Nov 2012 13:58:25 -0800<a href="http://www.westonaprice.org/basics/principles-of-healthy-diets">Dr. Weston A Price</a>: <p>“The principles of a healthy diet.” After all the variations of diet that I have experimented with (vegetarian, vegan, macrobiotic, meat, etc), this has been the most positive. Nothing is compromised. Health, taste, and quality are in delicious harmony.</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/36553817063http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/36553817063Sun, 25 Nov 2012 16:33:00 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mdp6k19kEe1qelwwoo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Pork shoulder is amazing. It’s made up of multiple muscles that have great intramuscular fat, texture, and FLAVOR! The vibrant, rich red color is indicative of a healthy, active life. Low and slow cooking and/or grinding is required to produce tender textures, but it is worth every bit of effort. It’s also a great primal to source if you’d like to try your hand at home butchery. Photo credit: Melissa Tseng</p>http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/36004033580http://primalfare.tumblr.com/post/36004033580Sun, 18 Nov 2012 11:09:00 -0800butcheryfoodmeatporkanimals