Michele Lyons, Author at The Yarn by The Free Range Butcher

Menu Planning

Written by Michele Lyons on October 10, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Recipes. Leave a Comment

It’s a universal fact that the question of ‘What’s for dinner?‘ sends a shiver up the spine of the designated cook in every household. Just a little simple planning can mean stress free shopping, saving money and an easier time when it comes to the cooking. My biggest tip is to keep it simple....

Recipe: Caramelised Pork Stir Fry

Written by Michele Lyons on October 5, 2017. Posted in Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Recipes. Leave a Comment

This is a great way to do something different with mince meat. Works best with pork or turkey mince. Ingredients: 500g pasture fed pork mince 1 1/2 tbsp peanut oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 tsp grated fresh ginger 1 tsp grated fresh turmeric 2 large cloves garlic, crushed 1 stalk lemongrass, finely chopped 1 small thai...

When Trash Becomes Treasure (re-using egg shells!)

Written by Michele Lyons on October 3, 2017. Posted in Health and Wellbeing, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

You know we don’t like to waste anything here at The Free Range Butcher so we’ve compiled a short list of things you can do to reuse your egg shells. First though, a few facts: An egg shell is made of calcium carbonate, which means that each medium sized egg shell has 750-800 mgs of calcium. The shell makes up 9-12%...

How to Roast a Whole Duck

Written by Michele Lyons on September 7, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Any kind of roast is easy and delicious but I think a roast duck is something to get excited about. Duck has a stronger flavour than chicken, which means you can keep your sides nice and simple to not compete with the flavour of the duck. Here’s few tips to help you get the perfect roast duck. Method: The night...

Together We are One

Written by Michele Lyons on August 27, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Poultry, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

When you work in a small team like us here at The Free Range Butcher it makes a positive difference to be surrounded by like minded people who share the same values as you and who are not afraid to pitch in and help out. It’s always all hands on deck no matter what needs to be done around here. Our management...

Recipe: Turmeric Chicken Cutlets

Written by Michele Lyons on August 16, 2017. Posted in Free Range Poultry, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Turmeric is one of my most favourite spices and I consume it every day. Be careful when marinating these as turmeric will stain your hands and possibly your kitchen bench. Its worth it though as these are delicious. Ingredients: 1kg free range chicken cutlets 3 tbsp ground turmeric 2 tbsp ground coriander 2 tbsp ground cumin 1...

Chicken Stock Paste

Written by Michele Lyons on August 16, 2017. Posted in Free Range Poultry, Recipes. Leave a Comment

I’ve had a Thermomix for about 7 years now and it was the best investment I ever made. This chicken stock paste recipe can also been adapted to make in a Kitchen Aid. Ingredients: 300g free range chicken thighs, diced 100g celery, roughly chopped 100g zucchini, roughly chopped 100g leek, roughly chopped 1 large...

Sneaky Vegie Bolognese

Written by Michele Lyons on August 16, 2017. Posted in Cooking Tips, Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Grass Fed Beef, Grass Fed Meat, Recipes. Leave a Comment

Spaghetti Bolognese must surely be a staple in any household. It certainly is in mine with two teenage boys! Plus its a great way to hide lots of nutrients. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 sticks celery, finely chopped 1 carrot, grated 100g pumpkin, grated 2...

Plastic Free July – Keep on Keeping On!

Written by Michele Lyons on August 14, 2017. Posted in Farmers Markets, Health and Wellbeing. Leave a Comment

I’m sure you’ve all been inundated with Instagram photos, Facebook posts and Blog articles on Plastic Free July. Rightly so we say, as it’s a subject close to our hearts here at The Free Range Butcher. Our mission has always been to produce meat products that are ethical and sustainable. That’s not just a business...

Chicken and Bacon in Slow Cooker

Written by Michele Lyons on July 20, 2017. Posted in Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Free Range Poultry, Recipes. Leave a Comment

This chicken and bacon recipe works well for dinner but you could also use the chicken and bacon mixture for lunches during the week. Double the recipe and then store half in the fridge and use as need during the week. Ingredients: 1kg Free Range Chicken Thighs 8-10 slices Free Range bacon 1 tbsp dried oregano 2 tbsps...