From the Family Farm to the Family Table
(firmenpresse) - MISSION, KS -- (Marketwire) -- 03/15/12 -- (Family Features) Over the last few years, there's been a growing awareness that it really matters how food gets from the farm to the table. But not everyone knows much about the process.
The most recent Consumer Trust Research by the Center for Food Integrity found that:
American consumers rank safe, affordable and nutritious food as their top priorities.
Only 23 percent of Americans strongly agree that they have access to all of the information they want about where food comes from, how it is produced and its safety.
Farmers like Shana Beattie and Marie Bolt want to change that by volunteering to participate in the CommonGround program. They've joined with other women farmers who want to share their knowledge with the people who buy their farm-raised food.
The Beattie family raises soybeans, corn, alfalfa, beef and pork in Nebraska. In fact, they raise roughly 8 million pounds of pork annually. That's enough to feed at least 40,000 Americans for a year. The Bolt family raises cattle and sheep in South Carolina, and Marie says it's an honor to share her knowledge and experiences raising food.
"There are so many misconceptions about farming today. Many people seem to think that food is grown by huge corporations. The truth is, most food is grown and raised on family farms like mine."
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that families such as the Beatties and Bolts operate up to 98 percent of the 2.2 million farms in America. You can learn more about these family farms and food facts, as well as join in the conversation yourself, at , and .
Here, Shana and Marie share some of the recipes they make for their families.
Orange Grilled Pork with Honey-Mustard Dip
By Shana Beattie
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Finely shred enough zest from the lemons to make 1 tablespoon. Squeeze enough juice from the lemons to make 1/4 cup.
For marinade: In medium nonmetallic bowl, combine orange marmalade, broth, lemon zest and lemon juice. Add pork; toss gently to coat. Place in zipper bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.
For dipping sauce: In small bowl, combine honey, mustard and mayo. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
Drain pork and discard marinade.
Preheat gas grill. Reduce to medium heat and place chops on grill rack.
Cover and cook about 7 to 9 minutes or until chops are slightly pink and the juice runs clear (145°F).
Variation: Orange Pork Kabobs -- Cube boneless pork chops into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Marinate per directions. Place on skewers and follow grilling directions.
Garlicky Beef Kabobs
By Shana Beattie
Prep Time: 30 minutes, plus marinade time
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
In small bowl, whisk together mustard, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, rosemary, paprika, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Cover and let stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
Trim meat if needed and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Transfer to large bowl.
Spoon half of mustard mixture over beef; toss gently to coat. Place in zipper plastic bag and marinate for least an hour in the refrigerator.
On 10-inch skewers, thread meat, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces.
Preheat grill.
Reduce heat to medium (on a gas grill). Place meat skewers on grill rack over heat. Cover and grill 8 to 10 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness, turning once and brushing with remaining mustard mixture halfway through grilling.
Mama Jeanne's Stuffed Peppers
By Marie Bolt
Yields: 4 servings
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In large pan, brown hamburger meat, then drain.
Add tomatoes, salt, pepper, rice, Worcestershire sauce and 1 cup cheese to meat. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
Stuff peppers with meat mixture and top with cheese. Place in baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
Food Facts
According to the Food and Drug Administration, the agency does not allow meat to be sold with traces of antibiotics above strict safety limits.
On average, Americans spend roughly 10 percent of their income on food, versus other countries around the world that spend roughly 18 to 25 percent, according to the educational resource The Hand That Feeds U.S.
While organic food often is more expensive than conventional food, there is no difference in nutritional value, according to a review of 400 scientific papers on the health impacts of organic foods, published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.
Find more food facts at .
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