Issue 41

AAprilpril 20122012 Painted Hills Natural Monthly IIssuessue 4242

CChef’shef’s SpotSpot CCattleman’sattleman’s CornerCorner Monteaux’s Public House 16165 SW Regatta Lane- Beaverton, Oregon Kaylee Griffith Monteaux’s Public House has been “standing out in sub- Calving is in full swing but about to urbia” since the turn of the the tail end. We have been success- century when four fellow inn- ful at putting calves on the ground keepers founded the Ameri- this far. I am enjoying this spring like can gathering place and became dedicated to bringing great food, weather that we have had the last drinks and service to Washington County. Stop in, you’ll love their couple of days but I’m wishing for unique menu combining traditional “pub fare”, as they take pride some rain. Pretty unbelievable that in preparing versions of worldwide favorites from different regions. the end of February first of March With a commitment to using only fresh, seasonal, and local ingre- we are able to burn a hillside off in dients they proudly promote THE BEST BURGERS IN THE BURBS preparation for the spring grasses to made with Painted Hills Natural Beef. Executive Chef Michael Ke- come on strong. I hope we don’t have to wait all the way until skin loves that the beef comes fresh from the Northwest, and how April for the showers to fall. It would be nice if we could get rain, flavorful and juicy the hamburgers turn out to be every time! Since warm weather, then another bout of rain to help the green grass switching to Painted Hills Natural Beef they have seen hamburger get a good start. Have gotten a few skiffs of snow in the last few sales increase from 50 hamburgers in two days to 65. Whether weeks but it has been really dry snow. With the unpredictable gathering with family, friends or business associates Monteaux’s ca- changes in weather we are still feeding cattle on a daily basis. ters to citizens of all ages and dogs too (dog friendly patio). We’ve got lots to do around the ranch getting the corrals ready for spring branding, gather vaccinations and supplies, get horses DDaneane RRauschenbergauschenberg shod. I just love the beginning of spring! The first week of April, extreme athlete Dane Have a great Spring Kaylee Griffith Rauschenberg will be traversing the Oregon Coast from the California border to the Wash- DDidid YouYou Know...Know... ington border solely on foot to help promote beef as a healthy source of nutrition for athletes and to talk about 28.3 million is the number of pounds of boneless beef the battle against the obesity epidemic. PHNB is pleased to be a ribeye - the most popular beef cut- that sold the part of this special event that is a result of a partnership with the third quarter of 2011. Oregon, California, Idaho and Washington Beef Councils. PHNB will be supplying jerky for sampling and beef for a chili feast in Portland on Monday April 9th at a special event to further pro- MMeeteet UUss mote the event. Keep up with Dane’s progress with daily updates MMarketingarketing AAssistantssistant - ChristineChristine SmithSmith at http://pacificcoast350.blogspot.com/. If you happen to be A new face joins the team at Painted Hills along the coast route, give him a wave as he goes by or come visit Natural Beef; Christine will work part time to at one of the demos that will coordinate with his event as show on assist Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Homer the “Demos” section of this page. on special projects and website development. PHNB has been a great fit for her as she loves EEvents/Demosvents/Demos working on the computer, doing graphic design. Realizing her April 5 Pacific Coast 350 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM lifelong dream of being a backyard homesteader – Christine would JC Market #1 - Newport, OR describe herself as an avid Foodie and phenomenal home chef, a April 6 Pacific Coast 350 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM budding photographer, computer geek, blogger, women’s healthy Kenny’s IGA North & South Lincoln City, OR lifestyle coach and holistic lifestyle advocate. She enjoys ballroom April 14 Grand Opening 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM dancing and long walks with Bubba her dog. Christine and her Rosauers - Meridian, ID husband Steve moved to Fossil in 2011 and enjoy the area and its April 14 1 Day Grass-Fed Sale 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM natural beauty. She is a strong advocate for environmental steward- Erickson’s Thriftway, Bend, OR ship and humane treatment of animals. OOven-Roastedven-Roasted PrimePrime RibRib withwith DryDry RibRib RubRub MMarketarket SStatustatus Recipe from http://www.recipe.com We use these past results from US Department of Agriculture Ingredients as compared to PHNB results to make decisions about future 1/3 cup kosher salt 2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed cattle purchases, future cattle slaughter numbers, and even 3 Tbl. dry mustard 2 tsp. ground coriander future beef prices. We feel it is helpful to share these with you. 1 Tbl. onion powder 2 tsp. celery seeds 3/16/12 2/17/12 Year Ago 2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed 1 Tbl. olive oil 4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper Live Cattle Prices 1 Tbl. granulated or dried minced garlic, or 1-1/2 tsp. garlic powder Slaugher Steers 126.82 128.43 117.72 1 4- to 6-pound Painted Hills Natural Beef rib roast Steer Calf (550 lb) 184.67 181.71 151.72 Instructions Yearling Steer (750 lb) 155.67 155.78 128.38 1. For dry rub: In a small bowl, combine salt, mustard, black pepper, Meat Prices garlic, onion powder, thyme, oregano, coriander and celery seeds. Choice Cut (600-900 lbs) 195.80 190.20 178.71 Set aside 1/4 cup. (Transfer the remaining mixture to small jar or Hide & 13.63 13.05 13.13 plastic bag. Seal; store in cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Stir or Data From: Cattle Fax Update 3/16/12 shake before using.) 2. Rub oil over meat. Sprinkle the 1/4 cup dry rub LLeanean FineFine TexturedTextured BeefBeef akaaka “Pink“Pink Slime”Slime” evenly over meat; rub in with your fingers. Make The definition according to www.wikipedia.org says - Boneless six 1-inch by 1/2-inch knife slits into the fat side lean beef trimmings (LFTB) refers to an industrial product created (the slits allow the seasoning to penetrate into the from beef trimmings using particular processes; these products meat). Place meat, fat side up, in a large are sometimes referred to using the neologism pink slime. These pan. Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into processes, which include meat trimmings passing through a cen- center without touching bones. ttrifuge, and (in the most common process) being exposed to 3. Roast beef in a 350 degrees Painted Hills Natural Beef Monthly aammonia gas, have drawn attention as the subject of possible oven for 1-3/4 to 2-1/4 hours is a publication of: hhealth and consumer concerns. Some recent media reports for medium-rare (135 degrees) ccreated a troubling and inaccurate picture, particularly in their Painted Hills Natural Beef, Inc. uuse of the colloquial term ‘pink slime’. Painted Hills Natural or 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 hours for PO Box 245 • Fossil, OR • 97830 medium (150 degrees). BBeef’s (PHNB) Operation Manager Will Homer states “PHNB www.PAINTEDHILLSNATURALBEEF.COM ddoes not use any LFTB in any of its products. Only fresh 4. Transfer meat to a cutting 1.877.306.8247 • 1.541.763.2333 wwhole muscles or trim from PHNB is allowed in any item with board. Cover with foil and let WE WELCOME YOUR INQUIRIES, a PHNB label”. We appreciate your support of our Northwest stand for 15 minutes before STORY IDEAS AND INPUT!! rranchers and our beef, more than anything we value your de- carving. (The temperature of If you would like to be placed on ssire to become educated, we want you to know and trust that the meat will rise 5 to 10 de- our mailing list or be featured in aat PHNB, we understand all the tools behind providing a safe grees during standing.) our newsletter, please qquality product for consumers today, there is nothing that we contact us by phone or at: ddo that we cannot be proud of and stand behind.

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