I have placed my first order with Burgundy Pasture Beef, a North Texas meat company whose cattle are 100% grass-fed. They are one of very few companies in the US who both raise and process their cattle, and they also offer selections of pork, poultry and lamb (also processed onsite but brought in from other farms). I learned of them about 2-3 years ago, but I am just now getting around to trying out their products. I am not sure what has taken me so long, especially given how much my neighbor has raved about them. My first delivery will be this coming Saturday…I will keep you posted on my thoughts…

Tonight I am roasting a rack of lamb…I will serve it surrounded by a sour cherry/red wine reduction, with creamy mashed potatoes and glazed carrots on the side. There is a wonderful glass of champagne sitting next to me as I prepare tonight’s meal. Believe it or not, it is Costco’s Kirkland brand, and I’ll admit I am surprised at how wonderful it tastes.

Alas, it is time to enjoy the remaining minutes I have by the fire before the lamb is ready and the last minute dinner frenzy ensues….