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Author Archives: Kathie Taylor

Piork Share recipes

How to Make the Most of Your Pork Share: A Guide for Savvy Home Cooks

Food & RecipesBy Kathie TaylorSeptember 3, 2026

If you love pork, want to stretch your grocery budget, or are considering investing in a half-pork share, you’re in for a treat. A pork share isn’t just a bulk purchase—it’s a flavor-packed investment in high-quality, locally sourced meat that ensures you always have delicious meal options at your fingertips. Plus, with custom cuts and…

Lamb chops - says A Lifetime of Lamb

Lamb Season: Somewhere Between the Grill and the Dutch Oven

Food & RecipesBy Kathie TaylorAugust 31, 2026

We hear from people who love lamb when someone else cooks it but aren’t quite sure what to do with it at home.

Our advice? Don’t overthink it.

Mike's Meat Counter - wisdom from the ranch

Wisdom from the Ranch – Mike’s Meat Counter

UncategorizedBy Kathie TaylorAugust 21, 2026

They’re not making any more dirt Karin says this a lot around here because it is true. They aren’t making any more dirt. A while back, we wrote about what it takes to keep open ground in agriculture. A lot of you responded to that post, and we think we know why. If you live…

Tri-Tip: Good Beef, No Complicated Story

UncategorizedBy Kathie TaylorAugust 6, 2026

“Tri-tip is one of those cuts that does not need much fooling around. Season it, cook it carefully, let it rest and cut it the right way.” — Mike Why We Chose It for August August is still grilling weather in Northern Nevada, but most of us are ready for something a little more useful…

the great rib controversy_beef vs pork ribs on a barbecue

The Great Rib Controversy: Beef vs. Pork

Food & RecipesBy Kathie TaylorJuly 26, 2026

Carnivores are united in their love of ribs but what separates them is the question, “pork or beef?”. Ribs are not only delicious, but they’re also fun to eat, and fun to make. There are so many ways to make them, you can cook them in almost anything, and you have options in what kind of meat you use.

Why Knowing Your Rancher Still Matters – and Why We Are Low on Inventory

Douglas County, UncategorizedBy Kathie TaylorJune 26, 2026

There’s something different about July in the Carson Valley. The mornings start early—not because we like getting up before the sun, but because the work doesn’t wait for cooler weather. Before most folks have poured their first cup of coffee, we’re already checking water troughs, feeding livestock, walking pastures and making plans for another hot…

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30 Eggs in 30 Days: Egg Recipes that Stretch Your Grocery Dollars

Food & RecipesBy Kathie TaylorFebruary 27, 2026

Groceries aren’t getting cheaper, so we’re focusing on ways to stretch your grocery dollars! Download our free 30 Eggs in 30 Days – Egg Recipes to Stretch Your Grocery Dollars recipe book here!   How many eggs are in a Carson Valley Meats egg box? We sell eggs in 2½ dozen boxes — that’s 30…

A collage of colorful easter eggs, deviled eggs, and hard boiled eggs

How to Naturally Dye Easter Eggs (Using Real Food from Your Kitchen)

Food & Recipes, ProducersBy Kathie TaylorFebruary 26, 2026

Download our free Family Guide to Natural Easter Egg Dyeing here! If you’ve ever wondered how to dye Easter eggs naturally without neon kits or artificial color tablets, the answer is probably already in your pantry! Natural Easter egg dye is safe, simple, and completely edible when used on hard-boiled eggs. If you’re using ranch-fresh…

Beef Brisket Corned Beef Recipes

Four Corned Beef Recipes You’ll Love for Dinner

Food & RecipesBy Kathie TaylorFebruary 7, 2026

Note: This post and the recipe book have been updated from the 2022 Corned Beef recipe book! Check it out for new, updated pairings and information!! Corned Beef is a really well-treated cut of beef brisket! Corned beef has a long and illustrious history, dating back hundreds of years in Ireland. The British invented the…

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Whole Chicken: A Protein Powerhouse

Food & RecipesBy Kathie TaylorJanuary 23, 2026

Feed Your Family (and Stretch Your Budget) We hear it a lot: “A whole chicken seems expensive.” At first glance, we understand why. When you’re standing in the kitchen, looking at one bird and doing quick mental math, it can feel like you’re paying more than you want to. But here’s the truth from real…

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