Where's the Flavor?

So in 2010, the question isn't "Where's the Beef?" but rather "Where's the Flavor?" according to a recent Wall Street Journal article. Author Mark Schatzker comments on how USDA rules, mass production and efficiency have compromised the taste of beef over the years. He points out that "cheap beef doesn't taste good. What we've gained in yield and efficiency, we've lost in flavor," he says.

All is not lost, according to Schatzker, however. He says that you can find an excellent steak by "combing the farmers' markets." He also notes that beef from grass-fed cows is healthier for you, as it has "less saturated fat, more heart-healthy omega-3s and is denser in vitamins and antioxidants."

If you've got a hankering for a good old-fashioned steak, take a few minutes to read the article, and then check out the beef vendors at the market next weekend, Coon Rock Farm, Fickle Creek Farm, Grandview Farms and Smith Angus Farm. Know your farmer, know your food!