Archive for February, 2010

Fences

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Perry Farms Fences

Perry Farms Fences

Fences are constructed to confine or restrict. Confinement is good for animals that need protection from the environment or predators. Restriction can provide safety from dangerous entities or habitats that may lead to injury.

I construct physical fences on Perry Farms to provide safety for our livestock. These fences act as barriers or safe-havens from poisonous plants or hazardous highways close to our farm. All of our physical fences have a purpose, just like all faculties on our farm.

Some fences are not visible with the human eye, these fences are not physical, and they are not constructed of wooden posts, barbed wire, and staples. I am referring to the fences we (humans) build that restrict our movement or ability to grow. Mental barriers can become more confining that any amount of steel or wood ever erected. Barriers can limit us from expanding our horizons, enhancing our education or growing to reach full potential.

We always remind ourselves and our children that the only fences on Perry Farms are the physical ones, there are no limitations to potential. Children need positive reinforcement from adults. This guidance and security enables them to grow without restrictions, devise new and better ways to overcome failures and become successful.

In a world full of negatives or fences, it’s critical that Perry Farms exude a positive outlook for our children,while providing a good education with unlimited opportunities to grow and learn.

Perry Farms has fences, but only physical ones; our potential is unrestricted, our prosperity is imminent.

Jeff Davies

www.PerryFarmsGrassFedBeef.com

Garlic-Herb Crusted Beef Roast

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Garlic-Herb Crusted Beef Roast

Garlic-Herb Crusted Beef Roast

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless beef round rump roast or beef bottom round roast (3 to 4 pounds)
  • Salt and ground black pepper

Rub:

  • 2 teaspoons garlic-pepper seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley leaves, crushed

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Combine rub ingredients in small bowl; press evenly onto all surfaces of beef roast.
  2. Place roast on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of beef, not resting in fat. Do not add water or cover. Roast in 325°F oven 1-1/2 to 2 hours for medium rare doneness.
  3. Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 135°F for medium rare. Transfer roast to carving board; tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. (Temperature will continue to rise about 10°F to reach 145°F for medium rare.)
  4. Carve roast into thin slices; season with salt and black pepper, as desired.

Source: www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

www.PerryFarmsGrassFedBeef.com

Chipotle-Braised Short Ribs

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Chipotle Braised Short Ribs

Chipotle Braised Short Ribs

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef short ribs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
  • 5 medium poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
  • 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
  • Chopped white onion
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in large stockpot over medium heat until hot. Brown beef short ribs evenly. Remove from stockpot; season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Add 1 cup onion to stockpot; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add tomatoes, chipotle peppers and poblano peppers to stockpot. Return beef to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 hours or until beef is fork-tender.
  4. Remove beef; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking liquid.
  5. Spoon cooking liquid over beef. Sprinkle with chopped onion and cilantro, as desired. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired. Lime wedges (optional)

Source: www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

www.PerryFarmsGrassFedBeef.com