San Jose Meat Market

The United Steaks of America: If Each State Could Have Only One Meat, What Would It Be?

Good news! This map is now for sale in the Slate Store. Americans love meat. In fact, we eat more of it per capita than almost any other country in the ...

Why is venison on expensive plates and food pantry shelves?

Venison, a luxury meat sold in high-end stores also shows up on the winter menus of expensive restaurants. But venison from deer killed by hunters can't be sold, so much of it is given away for free.

How to Pair Wine With Barbecue

Smoked meat is fantastic; with a glass of Côte-Rôtie, it’s transcendent.

Beyond Meat now makes plant-based breakfast sausage and I got to try it

An inside look into what it takes to create a plant-based patty.

Lab-raised meat faces tough road to market, animal scientist says

SALEM — Lab-raised meat is unlikely to make rapid strides in the consumer market due to steep economic and technological hurdles, according to a prominent animal geneticist.

Plant-based foods are booming, but we need sustainable meat, too.

Protein companies will need to look beyond plant-based proteins to meet their goals – and consumer demand.

10 Farmers' Market Tips

Hello, hello! It's my favorite time of year. Farmers' market season! If you've never headed out to a market in your area I highly recommend giving them a try. Even if you don't buy anything, the experience alone is worth it. I love checking out what local farms have to offer and talking to farmers a

3D Printed Meats May Soon Be on the Menu

Ready for the latest oddity to come out of the 3D printing craze?A startup wants to create 3D printed meat to fill the human craving for animal protein without continuing to ta...

Fake Meat Take It Seriously

Corbitt Wall, DV Auction cattle market analyst, shares his concerns about what cell cultured or "fake" meat means for the beef industry. Wall also discusses the different options available to beef producers on promoting beef.

How mushrooms are capping the alternative proteins market

The global market for alternative proteins is growing fast and mycoprotein from fermented mushrooms can create meat-free alternatives.

Produce Is Seasonal. Why Not Meat?

Most Americans assume meat is year-round, but it has a season. Animals grace on grass, after all, which, like any plant, is seasonal itself. Ignoring the seasonality of meat is bad for animals, bad for the environment, and bad for us.

Why Does San Jose Have So Many Urban Islands?

Bay Curious listener Kristin Seitz was looking at a map of San Jose when she noticed an awful lot of holes. The city's territory isn't one undivided shape, but rather resembles a piece of Swiss chee

Why José Andrés wants to feed people impacted by natural disasters

Slab Of Meat Is Still Twitching As It's Hung In A Shop

How to Shop for Meat (And Feel OK About It)

Terms like “grass-fed” and “pasture-raised” sell a lot of steaks. But do you really know where your meat is coming from? Here, an explainer.

The Graffiti That Will Save Your Life

Right in front of your eyes, but going generally unnoticed, is the secret code that tells you what's right under your feet.