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Government Warns Of Meat Shutdown, Maybe Meat Shortage Beginning March 1

Chris Allen — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:30:06 +0000

On Friday the Federal Government warned of a two week shut down of the meat industry. Spending cuts as part of the fiscal cliff agreement will not allocate money for meat inspectors on March 1, which could collapse the meat (includting pork and poultry) producers. Meatpackers and processors are not allowed to ship beef, pork, [...]

Taste of Home's Honey Beer Braised Ribs for Your Labor Day Barbecue

Cathy Kates — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:18:28 +0000

Make THIS Labor Day barbecue especially memorable with a Taste of Home recipe! Barbecue sauce is just like chili, there’s a lot of different variations and when you find one the family likes, you stick to it. I’ve got your favorite right here! (I used ribs without the bone). ENJOY! INGREDIENTS •1/2 cup packed brown [...]

Douglas County Offers Free Meat Quality Assurance Training For Local Livestock Producers

Cathy Kates — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 16:24:50 +0000

Given the choice, many of us would buy local before considering to purchase our food, goods and other items from other states or countries. So, it’s a good feeling to know that there are organizations available to help keep our local businesses up-to-date on the proper management for health and safety reasons. One such organization [...]

Delicious-Looking Desserts Made Entirely Out of Meat Products

Dylan Schenker — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:56:36 +0000

There’s nothing better than a nice ice cream cone on a hot midsummer day — unless, of course, it’s made from scoops of raw ground beef. Sweet Meat, a succulent new project by artist Jasmin Schuller, transforms meat products into deceptively yummy-looking goodies, like slices of cake, popsicles and petits fours.

Turd Burgers For Everyone! Japanese Scientist Creates Edible Meat Alternative Made From Recycled Human Waste

David Drew — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:45:21 +0000

Would you eat this? I'm sorry. I don't care how health conscious I try to be, even if it's low fat and higher protein I just don't think I can eat poop. I can't believe I even just wrote that sentence!

If you think meatless, genetically-modified (GM) soy food products are a poor alternative to real meat, wait until you see the latest in vegetarian meat replacement technology. According to a recent Inhabitat report, Japanese researcher Mitsuyuki Ikeda has developed a new kind of meatless burger made from soy, steak sauce essence, and -- brace yourself -- protein matter extracted from human excrement.