The New ABC: Abattoirs, Bandwagons and Certification

Written by Ben Clinch on . Posted in Animal Welfare, Farming and Agriculture, Miscellaneous, Newsletter. Leave a Comment

We received a question today about the abattoirs we use and whether or not they are Halal certified. Presuming that the person was not seeking meat for religious reasons (this was obvious from the questions she asked), I can only assume that she had been reading the social media hype regarding the fees that are charged...

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Local Butcher Shines at the 2014 RAS Fine Food Awards

Written by Alison Clinch on . Posted in Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Miscellaneous. Leave a Comment

The search for the best in Australian food began in early September at the 2014 Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) Sydney Fine Food Show with medal winners announced last week. Local business, The Free Range Butcher, based at Mona Vale, was awarded seven medals in the Deli Meat category. The Fine Food awards recognise...

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An Old Habit Re-ignited

Written by Ben Clinch on . Posted in Farming and Agriculture, Free Range Pasture Fed Pork, Miscellaneous, Newsletter. 1 Comment

I’ve recently taken up an old habit; having steak and eggs for breakfast. Besides the fact that I’m up early and keen to get out the door after a few Weetbix, I’m not sure the smell of steak and eggs is something that my household would enjoy waking up to. I expect that when the young troops arise there...

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