That quote makes me think me of all the times I get mad at myself for living the lifestyle I did (crap food, no exercise, and little sleep) and pulling the trigger on those autoimmunes just waiting to be expressed. I know I am doing all the right things now, so I try to keep that in mind and just move forward and healing them as best I can. This quote sums that up perfectly.
For those that are new to lamb, or want milder tasting lamb, I recommend domestic lamb. It is almost always grain finished, which will give it a less “gamey” flavour. For those that enjoy the traditional full flavour of lamb, look for grassfed/finished lamb. There are small scale domestic producers who completely grassfeed, but can be tricky to find. At your standard supermarket, the completely grassfed type will be imports(mostly from Australia). Due to economies of scale/subsidies(Yes, one of the few positives of globalisation is lamb on sale!), the imports are almost always less pricey than domestic. As an added bonus, the grassfed will also be higher in CLA, Ω-3, and mono saturated fats. Lamb is also higher in these healthy fats than beef. Lamb is also more easily digestible than beef. Both are much more digestible than chicken/pork.
As another commenter mentioned, ALDI is a good source for grassfed Australian lamb(Although, I don’t believe it is USDA certified organic. Not that it means much for pastured animals anyway.). Not all the cuts are always available, but something is usually on sale.
Currently they have: Loin Chops $9,99/lb, Ground 5,89.
Other cuts: butterflied leg(seasoned or plain) $6,99-7,99, shoulder chop $6,99-7,99, boneless loin roast $6,99-7,99
I used to order the Lamb Steak, in an Irish NYC PUB, with the small round bone in. Yum. But, the lollipop lambchops are the very best. I get my butcher to slice them apart for me. I have one green grilled vegie or applesauce; that is it. MOE: Does the deer have a little doe? Curly: Yeah, 5 bucks!
After turkey day, the next two big holidays are my favorite. The leg of lamb with the bone in. Bone in makes a better sauce. I stab about 6-7 wholes to fit cloves of garlic. Then my Grandmom's Hungarian lamb sauce made with sour cream, lamb essences, bay leaves and a little squirt of fresh lemon. Asparagus is excellent with the sauce.
At the risk of having to now compete with more shoppers ;), Aldi seasonally carries beautifully seasoned lamb roasts that are amazing on the grill or under the broiler. I usually buy up what they have when they have it (and freeze it) as I am always feeding an army when roasted lamb is on the menu. It is sold as organic so it has nothing baaaaaaaa-d in it. Cheers.
For those that want to avoid the sugars, and other extra ingredients found in whipped cream, a dollop of strained yoghurt works great. You can add a small drizzle of honey for a touch more sweetness if needed. Whipping your own double cream is of course another option. Just by aware that the vast majority of double creams contain added ingredients.
Typical Ingredients in can of whipped cream: Heavy Cream, Sugar,
That saying is true for everything. Especially life itself. Weather it’s your health or whatever. If you don’t like where the ending is heading, Change it! Your in charge of you. I would like to hear more about good gut health. After Thanksgiving.
That quote makes me think me of all the times I get mad at myself for living the lifestyle I did (crap food, no exercise, and little sleep) and pulling the trigger on those autoimmunes just waiting to be expressed. I know I am doing all the right things now, so I try to keep that in mind and just move forward and healing them as best I can. This quote sums that up perfectly.
For those that are new to lamb, or want milder tasting lamb, I recommend domestic lamb. It is almost always grain finished, which will give it a less “gamey” flavour. For those that enjoy the traditional full flavour of lamb, look for grassfed/finished lamb. There are small scale domestic producers who completely grassfeed, but can be tricky to find. At your standard supermarket, the completely grassfed type will be imports(mostly from Australia). Due to economies of scale/subsidies(Yes, one of the few positives of globalisation is lamb on sale!), the imports are almost always less pricey than domestic. As an added bonus, the grassfed will also be higher in CLA, Ω-3, and mono saturated fats. Lamb is also higher in these healthy fats than beef. Lamb is also more easily digestible than beef. Both are much more digestible than chicken/pork.
As another commenter mentioned, ALDI is a good source for grassfed Australian lamb(Although, I don’t believe it is USDA certified organic. Not that it means much for pastured animals anyway.). Not all the cuts are always available, but something is usually on sale.
Currently they have: Loin Chops $9,99/lb, Ground 5,89.
Other cuts: butterflied leg(seasoned or plain) $6,99-7,99, shoulder chop $6,99-7,99, boneless loin roast $6,99-7,99
I used to order the Lamb Steak, in an Irish NYC PUB, with the small round bone in. Yum. But, the lollipop lambchops are the very best. I get my butcher to slice them apart for me. I have one green grilled vegie or applesauce; that is it. MOE: Does the deer have a little doe? Curly: Yeah, 5 bucks!
After turkey day, the next two big holidays are my favorite. The leg of lamb with the bone in. Bone in makes a better sauce. I stab about 6-7 wholes to fit cloves of garlic. Then my Grandmom's Hungarian lamb sauce made with sour cream, lamb essences, bay leaves and a little squirt of fresh lemon. Asparagus is excellent with the sauce.
At the risk of having to now compete with more shoppers ;), Aldi seasonally carries beautifully seasoned lamb roasts that are amazing on the grill or under the broiler. I usually buy up what they have when they have it (and freeze it) as I am always feeding an army when roasted lamb is on the menu. It is sold as organic so it has nothing baaaaaaaa-d in it. Cheers.
For those that want to avoid the sugars, and other extra ingredients found in whipped cream, a dollop of strained yoghurt works great. You can add a small drizzle of honey for a touch more sweetness if needed. Whipping your own double cream is of course another option. Just by aware that the vast majority of double creams contain added ingredients.
Typical Ingredients in can of whipped cream: Heavy Cream, Sugar,
Nonfat Milk, Artificial Flavor, Sorbitan
Monostearate, Carrageenans
Another great saying… Today is the first day of the rest of your life!
That saying is true for everything. Especially life itself. Weather it’s your health or whatever. If you don’t like where the ending is heading, Change it! Your in charge of you. I would like to hear more about good gut health. After Thanksgiving.