SUPPORT HARVEST EATING AND GET A NICE BOX OF GOODIES SHIPPED TO YOU, A STORE DISCOUNT, AND A WARM FUZZY FEELING! LIFETIME SUPPORTERS GET SPICES, COFFEE, AND ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSES. BECOME A STUDENT IN THE FOOD STORAGE FEAST ONLINE COURSE Learn skills to turn basic foods into delicious meals all year long. The Food Storage Feast Online Course pays for itself with a bounty of amazing meals, it’s the education you can eat! Brown Duck Coffee Quackin Blend This is Chef Keith Snow’s daily coffee! Very rich and flavorful with a smooth finish, perfect for French press, pour-over, cold brew, or iced coffee-sip it up nice! A premier combination of Central and South American beans. This dark blend is roasted until the surface of the bean shows a hint of natural oil. The mellow smoky flavor with chocolate nuance is superbly aromatic. Post-Roast: Two different coffees roasted and then blended “post roast” create unique flavors. HARVEST EATING SPICE BLENDS ARE NOW SHIPPING Check out our spice master pack containing 6 cans of our best-selling spices, perfect for Christmas gift giving, save $6 dollars and get free shipping. WHAT’S COOKING? Working n a recipe for Pizzi lecessi-basically a pizza bread White chicken chili Russian meatball soup Fried rice with lap-cheung sausage FOOD INDUSTRY AND HARVEST NEWS: Chobani Buy La Columbe Coffee-In 2023, the market for ready-to-drink coffee worldwide was projected at $33.4 billion, according to data from Statista. The category is forecast to post a compound annual growth rate of 5.79% through 2027. Building a deep presence in this popular ready-to-drink coffee category could only help to further accelerate Chobani’s growth.  Beyond Meat Launches Costco Burger-exclusive to Costco the new burger claims amazing health benefits such as no cholesterol, lower fat etc. Capitalizing on the potential for new consumers who might be interested in New Year lifestyle changes, the new patties have 19 grams of protein per patty, and, as the company touts on its package, contain 35% less saturated fat compared to a standard 80/20 beef burger, without any cholesterol, added antibiotics, or hormones. TODAY’S MAIN TOPIC: Reverse sear, what is it, why bother? Reverse sear is a cooking technique that has gained popularity among home cooks and professional chefs alike. Unlike the traditional searing method, where the meat is seared first and then finished in the oven, the reverse sear takes a different approach. It involves slow cooking the meat at a low temperature in the oven until it reaches the desired internal temperature, and then searing it on high heat to create a beautifully caramelized crust. This method allows for even cooking throughout the meat, resulting in a perfectly cooked and tender texture. Moreover, reverse searing also provides more control over the doneness of the meat, making it an ideal technique for thicker cuts such as steaks and roasts. The reverse sear technique has revolutionized the way we cook meat, delivering consistent results and ensuring a memorable dining experience for all. I plan on using this method to cook our Christmas dinner, a reverse-seared tri-tip roast with whipped tallow and chive potatoes, peas, and Bordelaise sauce. Dessert will be Burnt Basque Cheesecake. HOMESTEAD TSUNAMI: Planting an orchard in my mind is one of the most valuable and beneficial investments one can make on the homestead. Orchards produce useful, nutritious food for decades if properly cared for. With so many possible varieties an orchard remains one of my top first steps to new homsteaders. Check out the links below to learn more and to be inspired to plant your homestead orchard. https://www.ourlifeinflannel.com/blog/starting-a-homestead-orchard https://discover.texasrealfood.com/homesteading/homestead-orchard-layout-tips-for-planning-and-planting https://themodernhomestead.us/grow-it/garden-and-more/orchard https://ourfuturehomestead.com/planni