April 2020 Tim and Gayle Foster Fickle weather, market forces, and catastrophic events can run, even a long-standing ranch, into ruin. But, Gayle Foster of Rathman Ranch says it’s God’s timing that has been the biggest blessing behind the successful cow-calf operation she owns and operates in Bastrop county with her husband Tim. Gayle’s story…

It’s a great time to get outside to grill. So, let’s talk about marinades. A marinade is a pre-cooking soak of liquid ingredients along with herbs and spices that not only adds flavor to meats but acts as a tenderizing agent, making less expensive (and tougher) cuts of beef more enjoyable. Marinating beef is an…

We’ve gathered a list for you of great-tasting (but sometimes overlooked) beef cuts that you’ll want to grill all season long. Some of the most popular cuts for the grill are top loin (strip), flank and ribeye steak, which are steakhouse favorites that are full of flavor and have a great reputation. But what if…

Like farmers and ranchers who are able to choose how to best raise their cattle, you have many choices when it comes to the beef you buy. Statements or claims often appear on food labels at the grocery store or on menus at restaurants. Let’s take a look at what they mean. Grass-Fed or Grass-Finished…

Cooking for a family on a budget or have ground beef in your freezer? We have step-by-step batch-cooking instructions on how to prepare 3 weeknight dinners for under $50. Since ground beef is so versatile, we created three meals that are family friendly and don’t require many ingredients. Make delicious tacos, spaghetti, and sloppy joes…