Why do golden yaks produce so much more fiber? Recently we have been getting a good deal of questions about what determines value in yaks. I would have to say the number one thing to avoid is exaggerated claims. Yaks are multi purpose bovines that can be used for fiber production, dairy, packing, and meat. [...]
What Does Yak Meat Taste Like?
“That Depends!” Yak is a bovine, so from a technical standpoint the meat is called “Beef”. As with any meat, flavor is dependent on a number of factors. Breed, genetics within a breed, diet, age, environmental conditions,and the process used to “finish” the animal all play an important role in the end result. Yak meat [...]
Passionate Yak Burgers. Apologies to Lucinda Williams
You wanted to know about yak burgers read this post by The Passionate Foodie. The Passionate Foodie: Yak Burgers Thanks for the great article.
More on Yak Meat and Cholesterol.
Yakkity-yak, cholesterol lack. May be duplicate but I just gotta keep on yakkin’. Yak Meat Cholesterol
Brief Story from NYT about The Himalayan Yak restaurant
It seems that even in NewYork the best place to get yak is Colorado. I think his description of yak meat is accurate. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/nyregion/28entry.html
Chinese cities wake up to a new superfood: Yak Milk
Link to a video and article from the guardian.co.uk that shows how Tibetans really use the yak and how the Chinese are looking to grow the market for yak milk. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO LINK!
Socolofsky Farm Visit!
We have been spending a good deal of wintertime thinking about our ranch and how to develop complementary operations to our central yak business. Books by Joel Salatin and the have been in heavy rotation.
