I think our friends the cow and the pig are getting a bad rap on this thread. A filet of beef and a pork loin are actually pretty lean cuts of meat depending on how they are prepared. In addition, I have a buddy that is a line cook at a seafood restaurant and he said people would be shocked at how much butter restaurants use when cooking fish. I was thinking of this statement this weekend when I was at a local steakhouse and a coworker of mine claimed he was going to get the halibut because it was “healthy”. When the dish came out I could see the butter oozing out of the fish. Now I’m not saying it was worse than my filet that was swimming in butter, but fish in a restaurant is not as “healthy” as most people think.

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I was thinking of this statement this weekend when I was at a local steakhouse and a coworker of mine claimed he was going to get the halibut because it was “healthy”. When the dish came out I could see the butter oozing out of the fish. Now I’m not saying it was worse than my filet that was swimming in butter, but fish in a restaurant is not as “healthy” as most people think.

Totally. Seafood is usually soaked in butter most of the time. Especially in those iron deep dish plates. People are like "Oh it's so buttery and creamy" "I never had flounder so good" Clueless

Not to mention the people who think they are doing themsleves a favor at mcdonalds avoiding an evil quarter pounder but order a fried fish sandwich with tarter sauce. That's worse!

Yes - when it comes to red meat, the cut and quality definitely matters. I guess that applies to all food. Quality is the key.

I love red meat and the rarier the better. I eat it as often as I can my cholesteral is lower than a deadman's and I go for the lowest fat content usually bison or filet mignon. Say what you will but I believe that it is all in the mind or in your genes. I'm lucky and I can eat whatever I want "in moderation" and still keep my levels in check. I think a lot of people listen to the "hype" and let their mind rule over their better instincts. EVERYTHING IS FINE IN MODERATION.

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EVERYTHING IS FINE IN MODERATION.

Yup

Tonight Ribeyes on the grill. It hit 20 degrees today in Mpls!

The pig is a magical animal.
Homer Simpson

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Originally posted by mpls wine guy:
It hit 20 degrees today in Mpls!

Wow, I don’t think I have ever been in weather that cold. I’m not kidding. I think it was 80 this weekend in SoCal. I’m not rubbing it in I promise

Never, I'm that kind of vegetarian. It doesn't stop me from posting wine and food pairings and recipes on the blog, though. My boyfriend is a wine lover and he hunts.
Kathleen Lisson

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Never, I'm that kind of vegetarian.

As opposed to what other kind?

PH

Not too often, but I do love it when I choose to indulge. I have meat once a day max and a steak once a week max.

Humans have only had unrestricted access to red meat for 100 years or so. I don't think our bodies are designed to handle it twice a day.

Once the weather gets friendly here my neighbor who grills out almost every night is going to let me use his grill and smoker so I will indulge more often but I'll limit the portions.