Really think about that; the smell of a gently warming steak, the sound of the sizzle as the steak hits the grill (or pan, we won’t judge… much), the sight of the beef popping and jerking as it slowly works up to a perfect medium rare… But, as much as we all love meat, there is always a way to make it just a *little* better.

And we talk about that RIGHT HERE!

Farms have been a stable of world culture for thousands of years, and people have often taken great pride in the health of their crops and animals, and the reputation they had for treating the animals, earth, and plants as family. These days, these values are depreciating as the modern factory farm is taking over… and the results might make you question your eating habits!

There is an ancient secret…

No… not the Law of Attraction

But how to be Fitter, Faster, and Stronger… All while eating MORE, and eating BETTER, than you do now! Yes… it is a real thing, and ancient cultures (as well as cultures that adhere to these practices today) keep getting healthier!

Curious… Read on to learn this great secret to YOU and YOUR health!

Most of us have heard the term “think globally, act locally”, but probably have not really given that a whole lot of thought. Today, we are going to talk about a wave that is not coming… because it is already here! While many people might not necessarily think global, acting local is evident with some of the new movements we are seeing, such as CSA Farming!

There is a lot that is going on behind the scenes with your butcher before you buy your meat from the butcher.  Ethical, proper, and solid sourcing practices are what make it so you get the meat you want, you know that you are getting what you are paying for, and that this meat sources will be available for a long time.

A picture says a thousand words… and the picture here is of Wagyu Beef (Left) and Kobe Beef (Right). There is ongoing debate about which of these is a better beef. Today, we will go over the differences between the two, and explain what you can expect out of Japanese beef!

Do not let a holiday even drain you and your energy.  Enjoy it, and then be ready for the typical “food and people hangover” that results from this activity.  Be ready to do YOU for a day or two following with our very simple tips and tricks!

Wayside Market, its owners, its employees, and its partners would like to take this time to thank all service members, past and present, and to thank the support that they receive from their military spouses. Overall, the upcoming holiday really is about everything that you do for the rest of us.

Meat was demonized by sugar in the 20th Century because the sugar wanted to have a larger piece of profit… and just now we are beginning to realize that meat, fat, cholesterol, and lipids are not the enemy in and of themselves…

Concluding the history of meat eating and the importance of the butcher throughout human history we come to a unique and historic era… the modern age! Is the modern butcher as important to society as in ages past? Read on… the answer might surprise you!