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Year of the Cow: How 420 Pounds of Beef Built a Better Life for One American Family
✍️ Stone, Jared
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"After realizing he knew more about TVs than about the meat on his plate ... Jared Stone purchased an entire grass-fed steer and resolved to make the best use of it that he possibly could. [This book] follows the trials and tribulations of a home cook as he and his family try to form a more meaningful relationship with their food and the environment. From meeting the rancher who raised his cow to learning how to successfully pack a freezer with cow parts, Stone gets to know his steer and examines how previous generations ate, delving into the ways our ancestors prepared meals and the ethnography of cattle"--
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This title is not for readers seeking straightforward recipes or quick meals. It is a narrative-driven exploration rather than a practical manual, focusing on the author’s personal journey and the broader implications of meat consumption. Those expecting detailed cooking instructions may find the prose sparse regarding actual culinary techniques. However, fans of food writing that blends memoir with cultural critique will appreciate the ethnographic approach to cattle and family life. It serves best as a conceptual companion to more technical guides on butchery.
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