597199 Wed Feb 18 09:16:24 -0800 2009 20 12 Boston Area 0 4428436 I've been getting a 1/4 share meat CSA from Stillman's for over a year now, picking up in JP. Just found out from them that they're trying to organize a pick-up location for Quincy. I believe they need 50 folks to make it worthwhile. Just thought South Shore hounds would like the information. Wed Feb 18 09:16:24 -0800 2009 37249 keencook1 1 4428600 I am a Stillman's vegetable CSA member in Quincy. Do you have details on the proposed Meat CSA pickup? By the way, how do you like the meat CSA? Wed Feb 18 09:52:03 -0800 2009 4428436 11243 mwk 2 4435656 You can go to their web site; they don't seem to have all the details yet. I love the meat I've gotten. I've gotten lamb (chops, ground); pork (belly, sliced bacon, chops, sausage); beef (ground, stew, steak); chicken (whole). Fri Feb 20 08:54:59 -0800 2009 4428600 37249 keencook1 1 4429055 I am going to be taking a quarter-share of meat this year for the first time, with pickup in JP. It seems to me a great way to get grass-fed meat easily. As you know, it's catch as catch can at supermarkets. Wed Feb 18 11:48:43 -0800 2009 4428436 10452 TheScribe 1 4429191 This would be great news. I have been picking up in JP since October. I thought they were just going to offer it in the summer, as part of the Friday market. Are you saying that they are thinking of doing it separate from that year round? Wed Feb 18 12:22:42 -0800 2009 4428436 15183 pasta 1 4429295 Any details on where and how much$ ? Wed Feb 18 12:45:57 -0800 2009 4428436 43893 C. Hamster 2 4429367 Here is the link for the Stillman meat CSA: http://stillmansfarm.com/meatcsa.html Wed Feb 18 13:03:12 -0800 2009 4429295 10452 TheScribe 3 4429540 THANKS!! Wed Feb 18 13:41:11 -0800 2009 4429367 43893 C. Hamster 1 4430684 KC1- Thanks for posting--I would love if they had a pick up in Quincy!! Wed Feb 18 19:29:40 -0800 2009 4428436 18253 SeaSide Tomato 2 4432110 I just clarified with Stillmans, that it will in deed be a year round pickup and not just in the summer. I have a half share and have been very pleased so far. Each time its a different combo. So far I have gotten whole chickens, ground lamb, beef & pork, pork cutlets, pork chops, lamb shoulder chops, lamb stew, pork belly (which I used to make bacon which was delicious) ham steak , sausage, and bacon. They usually have a variety of other meats not contained in the share, for purchase as well, at a discount. Another big selling point from a health stand point, is that their animals are 100% grass fed. Many farms finish their animals on grain, which diminishes the health benefits of grass fed meat. Thu Feb 19 08:58:36 -0800 2009 4430684 15183 pasta 3 4432257 oooh, that is wonderful! Thank you! Thu Feb 19 09:36:07 -0800 2009 4432110 18253 SeaSide Tomato 4 4432646 Can someone explain to me what the shares consist of. I don't know much about meat. I do know I love good steak and buy it regularly from Allen Brothers. I am located in Quincy. Thu Feb 19 11:08:10 -0800 2009 4432257 239088 Richard Hurts 5 4433113 Its the size of your order. You can but whole, half or quarter shares. I have a half and that equates to 10 lbs of meat. Check out their website referenced above and it will give you a complete overview of the program. Thu Feb 19 13:10:43 -0800 2009 4432646 15183 pasta 3 4447060 I've been a bit disappointed so far with my meat share from Stillmans. I have a half share which is 10 lbs. per month. Last month we got 2 lbs of assorted meats (bacon, ham, lamb chops, ground beef) plus an 8 lb. chicken. An 8-lb chicken?!! Since the share averages to around $7 per pound, that is one expensive chicken. In the end we made 5 meals out of the chicken, so I got over the price. But this month we got 1 lb of kielbasa, 1 lb of italian sausage, and an 8-lb smoked ham. They market these 1/2 shares as perfect for 2 people, but it doesn't feel like it. The meat comes frozen, so I can't divide and freeze very easily. I guess next week is ham for dinner...every night. Curious what people with full shares get...do you get two 8 lb hams? Tue Feb 24 07:24:53 -0800 2009 4432110 12638 DotDiner 4 4450314 That's good feedback -- have you raised it with Stillman's? My meat CSA doesn't offer roasts or larger cuts in smaller shares because of exactly this issue. Maybe Stillman's doesn't realize some customers would prefer smaller cuts of meat; it's definitely worth letting them know. Wed Feb 25 06:38:38 -0800 2009 4447060 10027 Chris VR 4 4450420 You are not alone in your assessment of the Stillman Meat CSA. I commented on this last year after I dropped my membership. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/563422 Wed Feb 25 07:11:33 -0800 2009 4447060 59258 smtucker 5 4450501 Kate & Aiden are very new at this so they do have some kinks to work out. I think if you are concerned about what you are getting you should contact them and I bet they would work something out for you. Wed Feb 25 07:39:37 -0800 2009 4450420 15183 pasta 6 4450512 thanks, i'm definitely going to send an email. Wed Feb 25 07:42:17 -0800 2009 4450501 12638 DotDiner 7 4450589 Great. Let us know how you make out. Wed Feb 25 08:08:28 -0800 2009 4450512 15183 pasta 1 4447074 The other thing I'm curious about is the taste of grass fed beef in contrast to corn fed. Tue Feb 24 07:30:41 -0800 2009 4428436 239088 Richard Hurts 2 4450622 I think this is personal taste. I know people who won't eat anything else and say it tastes like "real beef" and others who think that corn fed is superior. If you've never had it, I'd suggest trying the burger at Ashmont Grill. They use grass fed beef from River Rock Farm. Wed Feb 25 08:16:57 -0800 2009 4447074 15183 pasta