I’m reading a book to my toddler where there’s a baby cow named Daisy (naturally), and it’s a gentle reminder that…
You might remember exactly where you were in 2012 when your eyes were first assaulted by that “pink slime” video:…
Whether we find a particular animal meat delicious or unsettling is usually a matter of cultural construction,…

I love Crock-Pots. I love appetizers. I love parties. So, I am no stranger to the slow-cooker meatballs often served…
We all worry about dinner party expectations, hoping to impress our guests with a dish that’s not just delicious but…
Many will tell you the best pie filling is apple, cherry, or key lime. I am here to loudly insist that it is meat,…
A trial began yesterday in France in the case of four individuals who are accused of substituting cheap horse meat…

In a conversation with The Spoon, Impossible Foods C.E.O. and founder Pat Brown made plain that he and the rest of…
The ritual was the same every morning. While my brothers and I ate breakfast, my mom deposited a pink, frozen sheet…
Maybe it’s because I like a martini with my steak dinner, but salty, savory, slightly fruity olives have always…
For some, meat is mysterious. If you don’t have a lot of practice cooking it, it can be hard to get a feel for…

My first job was working at a baseball card shop in Ames, Iowa. Every day after middle school, I’d walk three blocks…
Raw poultry is kind of icky, but rinsing it won’t make it any less so. Though giving your holiday turkey a little…
One of the best parts about ramen is the variety of toppings a bowl can include—this is where many chefs flex their…
I am all about a holiday ham, particularly when accompanied by a sticky-sweet glaze. The salty, fatty slices of pork…
I have no experience stealing frozen meat or seafood, but here’s a small tip from me to you: If you’ve stolen more…
Folks, if you’re a Takeout reader who lives in these United States, here’s your daily reminder to cherish that First…
Since 2004, the state of California has—with many fits and starts along the way—effectively banned the sale of foie…

I run a butcher shop in Chicago called The Butcher & Larder. As you can imagine, in the eight years I’ve spent…