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HOT LOCAVORE TIP: Betsy Ross’s Beef

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

WHAT: Texas-raised, grass-fed beef
WHERE I FOUND IT: People’s Pharmacy on North Lamar.
WHEN: I visited on February 5, but Betsy delivers a new batch of lots of different cuts every Thursday. You can call in advance to check availability [512/459.9090].
PRICE: Varies depending on the cut. I paid $13.00 per pound for top sirloin.
WHY IT’S GREAT: On Ross [...]

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HOT LOCAVORE TIP: Lucky Layla’s Butter

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

WHAT: Great-tasting, unsalted butter churned in Garland from milk produced by cows pastured in Plano
WHERE I FOUND IT: Central Market, North Lamar
WHEN: Thursday evening (02.05.2009)
PRICE: $6.79 for a 12-ounce tub
MORE DETAILS: Lucky Layla’s website
ABOUT: At last, a tasty butter joins Texas olive oil in our arsenal of locally produced fats!

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