On Wednesday, March 26, I did a presentation on bone broth—its health benefits, traditional preparations, and uses—at our local Providence, RI Weston A. Price Foundation chapter meeting.
I was joined by Patrick Beck of New England Grass Fed, who spoke about rotational grazing strategies, animal health supported by forage-based diets, the nutritional profile of grass-fed beef, and more.
The event was held at Laid-back Fitness in Warwick, a primal/play/natural-movement-focused training center.
- Introduction by WAPF chapter co-leader Rachael McCaskill of Rachael Bakes (:00)
- Vanessa Query’s first experience with bone broth (:38)
- Vanessa on the health benefits of bone broth (1:49)
- Patrick Beck on New England Grass Fed’s mission statement (4:00)
- Patrick discusses ruminants and the history of cattle domestication (4:50)
- Raising animals with respect to their natural design on the land that sustains them (9:40)
- Patrick shows off his brisket (12:40)
- Group discussion: Ryan McGowan on how he shops for meat, “Meet The Natives” (16:10)
- How to be responsible omnivores (18:20)
- Patrick: quality meat is more expensive, but can go further with thrift cuts and recipe support (22:12)
- Vanessa on traditional preparations of bone broth (26:54)
- Patrick: more on economical uses of higher-quality meats (33:20)
- Labels on animal products: what do they mean? (e.g. grassfed vs. 100% grassfed) (34:10)
- How do we have good eating not be elitist? (39:09)
- Using meat as garnish, for fat soluble vitamins to increase bioavailability of plant nutrients (40:30)
- Vanessa: uses for bone broth: soups, sauces, gravies, roasting, braising, froached eggs, drinking it like tea, and more (43:15)
- Save money with bulk purchases, find friends to go in on half an animal (52:43)
- Where to get Pat’s meat (1:03:30)
- The cost of running standalone freezers (1:08:38)
- And now, the broths! (1:10:20)
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Gary says
Is there a place in R.I. Or ma. Where I can purchase prepared bone broth?
Vanessa Query says
Hi Gary, thanks for your comment!
The only place I know to get prepared bone broth in the area is the one I trust the most-from Rachael McCaskill. (She and her partner, Richard, are the local WAPF chapter leaders, who hosted the event which led to the above talk.)
You can contact her through her web site - http://rachaelbakes.com/categories/ [email protected]
Rachael says
Thanks for sending along my contact info, Vanessa. Gary, please feel free to contact me at anytime about purchasing broth. I also give private lessons on broth making, if you’re interested in making your own.