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How to Cook a Delicious Beef-Pork Roast

I come from a roast beef family. When I was a kid, my grandfather would cook a huge roast dinner for everyone every Sunday. My dad introduced me to the South Philadelphia classic Nick’s Roast Beef. Now, every time I go home to visit, my aunt and I make plans to go play slots at … Read more

What’s in a Name? The Many Aliases of Beef Tenderloin

As a beef lover, I was always a bit mystified when restaurant menus or recipes used various fancy French names for cuts of meat. Filet mignon, chateaubriand, tournedos – it sounded like code I couldn’t crack. After some sleuthing, I discovered these all refer to my favorite guilty pleasure the tender, elegant beef tenderloin. Turns … Read more

Is There Pork in Jelly Beans?

It’s Veganuary! If you’re taking part or know someone who is, you’re probably looking for snacks that are vegan-friendly. But are jelly beans vegan?. Veganuary is a pledge people make to go vegan for a month. There are plenty of reasons people go vegan. It can be good for your health and is a great … Read more

Getting the Most Shelf Life from Subway Tuna Sandwiches

Subway tuna sandwiches pack a flavorful punch that submarine sandwich lovers crave. Whether grabbing a tuna sub for lunch or stocking up for later, you want to know how long that tuna will stay fresh. As a perishable protein, Subway tuna has a limited shelf life. However, following proper storage methods and using good judgment … Read more

is gravy beef the same as chuck steak

Gravy Beef vs. Chuck Steak: How These Budget-Friendly Cuts Compare When grocery shopping on a budget, the meat case can be confusing. Two affordable options are gravy beef and chuck steak. But are these really the same cut of beef? Let’s examine how these economical cuts stack up. What is Gravy Beef? Gravy beef comes … Read more