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Posted on: December 12th, 2012
If I could only give you one tip when it comes to cooking meats and cooking in general, it would be “Don’t overcook it!” Overcooking makes foods tough, dry and tasteless – and it’s easy to avoid. Follow along to see how useful a thermometer really is! One of the most common questions I get is…
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Posted on: December 5th, 2012
Chefs do have a few tricks up their sleeves, but when it comes to holiday ham, all we can really do is heat it up. Sure we can put a fancy glaze on it, but there’s no way to improve the taste, tenderness, juiciness or flavor – so it’s important to start with the best…
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Posted on: November 12th, 2012
Holiday meals are the most special of the year, so this is no time to be guessing or skimping on lesser ingredients! Here are some turkey facts to help you choose the right bird and make it extra special. Insist on a Fresh, Natural Turkey This is our most popular turkey; they’re raised naturally without cages, antibiotics,…
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Posted on: November 6th, 2012
Meat package labels contain words that are regulated by the USDA, as well as enticing words to get you to buy. The goal of the USDA is to protect the consumer from marketing terms designed to mislead and sway your purchase. Unfortunately deceptive marketing terminology is common, but understanding labeling can help! Below you’ll find my personal…
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Posted on: September 25th, 2012
Is snacking our friend or foe? Well, it can be both! Choose the right foods at the right time and you are doing your body a big favor – but if you don’t have healthy snacks within arm’s reach, you’re probably already munching on those chips… What are the Right Foods? There are actually hundreds…
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Posted on: September 14th, 2012
I’ve been a huge fan of the Tri Tip ever since I started cutting meat in the late 70’s. It may not be the most tender steak in the case, but proper cooking and thin slicing cures that. Its flavor is fabulous, especially when marinated and grilled – and since it’s a fraction of the price of…
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Posted on: September 3rd, 2012
If big burger chains can sell billions and billions of burgers, just imagine how many they could sell if they actually made a great burger? You can make a much better burger than a fast food chain, here’s how… Tony’s Slider Patties and Brioche Slider Buns: call ahead and we’ll have them waiting! Locations
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Posted on: August 28th, 2012
Hamburgers are pretty common, but a great burger is a rare and beautiful thing! The ultimate burger and fries is a real treat meal for me, so I want it to be very special! There are only a couple places I will eat a burger out (I did my homework), but not many – I usually cook my…
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Posted on: August 17th, 2012
School meals may be convenient, and schools work hard to make them healthy, but what do our unsupervised kids actually eat? I am shocked at some school menu options – many schools can do better, but feeding and teaching our kids to eat right is our job as parents! Mealtime was always special when we…
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Posted on: August 13th, 2012
We proudly roast local Colorado chiles! Local Fire-Roasted Chiles at Tony’s We proudly roast local green chiles from Carl Musso’s Family Farm in Pueblo. Join us at this year’s Chile Roasts! We’ll gladly roast your chiles while you shop, or just pick up our pre-packed chiles still warm from the roaster. If you miss the…