Happy Thanksgiving!

What a great month October was for us! We were blessed to meet so many of you as we made deliveries throughout Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. With Thanksgiving just around the corner we would like to thank God for prospering our business and sending us such wonderful customers, and to thank you for your continued support and confidence in our beef and lamb, and to ask blessings on each and every one of you.

Jack Harmon from Deming, New Mexico, wrote to tell us, "Last night I had my first steak. I was very impressed and it was GREAT! I ll have another tonight. We were really pleased with the packaging also. So far I give the meat a 10, service and quality a 10, and the service, while timing is everything. Thanks again and I will keep you posted." Their friends, Brian and Mary Beringer, wrote, "Just wanted to let you know that the meat we got from you was 'Outstanding'---it was the best we have had. We will be coming back." Marie Bailey from Colorado Springs wrote, "Bernie and I put some tenderloins, a flank and a round steak on the grill last night (we wanted to get a sample of a few). I just finished my tenderloin for lunch. The meat was tender and delicious. It's remarkable how there is distinctively less fat than in beef bought in the store. I'm happy with our purchase and look forward to eating our way through the 100 pounds we have left!" Thanks to all of you and keep those emails coming. We are greatly encouraged by all of your letters.

As for soup bones, I have been trying to find some research to back up what I have learned from years of experience and knowledge passed down from my mother and grandmother. What I learned from them is that the marrow from the bone, as well as the bones themselves, is rich in vitamins and minerals and helps to build up our immune systems. The meat from the tail bone is distinctively rich in flavor and is wonderful in soup. From my research I learned that bone marrow has fallen out of favor as a food, commonly now being used only as a flavoring for soup. Bone marrow is a source of protein and high in monounsaturated fats. These fats are known to decrease LDL cholesterol levels. Some believe this results in a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, prompting them to make bone marrow a dietary staple.

He writes, "Animal growth hormones are another cause for concern. They don't disappear after an animal is butchered, prepared for market, or cooked. They go right into our stomachs. Nor do they disappear from the milk of a cow treated with antibiotics. It is estimated that one glass of commercial, non-organic milk purchased from a grocery story may contain the residue of up to 100 different antibiotics! Beyond the hormones that are injected directly into the animal, many of the meats we eat come from animals fed with antibiotic-laden feeds. Growth hormones in our food supply are even blamed for causing the abnormally early menses of young girls and for the overabundance of female hormones in young men. (Female hormones are given to milk cows to increase production.)" Be encouraged that you are on the road to better health by your consumption of GrassRoots meats!

Word of mouth is the best advertising and we so appreciate you spreading the word if you are enjoying our meat. Keep those emails coming. It encourages us to keep on going with our vision for GrassRoots Meats. Working through all the difficulties of starting and running a business can get discouraging at times, but knowing our customers appreciate what we are doing really keeps us going. Thank you all again and Happy Thanksgiving!