Explore Every Inch of The Body

What ends up on our tables often is determined by food preferences, habits, experiences and culture. So our food pleasures typically stay within a particular zone unless we allow ourselves to explore.

I purchased half a cow (split the cost with a friend) a few years back to save money and "reawaken" my tastebuds, which had long lost interest in the routine meals I prepared.

 I was amazed at the amount and cuts of meats available from that cow. Parts of the body I didn't know about or never considered cooking became options. I wondered what else was I missing by staying in my zone.

When was the last time you talked to a butcher about the lesser known parts of the body? Maybe it's time to check out the various options, including those in this list of the Butcher's Best Kept Secrets.