Edible San Diego Issue #49 September/October 2018

With a taste described as a nutty medley of cashew, macadamia,
and peanut, crickets are quickly forging the way for insect-eating
acceptance with Westernized palates.
Try roasted crickets in stir-fries or add an extra dose of essential
amino acids to your smoothies and baked goods in its versatile
powdered form.
Are you ready to try these crunchy critters? Come on, live a little!
Local Connections and Resources
Farm
Coalo Valley Farms, California’s first urban cricket farm in Van Nuys
Restaurant
El Tejate
Bison
Calling all conscious carnivores: Buffalo meat could be just
what the doctor ordered! Considered a heart-healthy protein
powerhouse, this North American native contains fewer calories
than beef, produces low carbon emissions, and actually helps
preserve grasslands.
Even better news? You don’t have to visit Montana to get your fix.
A slew of gastropubs throughout San Diego are reimagining the
timeless burger with juicy, Midwest-meets-SoCal flair.
See what’s growing this season!
Thursdays at 8:30 pm & Saturdays at 3:30 pm
Stream online anytime
@ agrowingpassion.com
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Local Connections and Resources
Farm
Star B Ranch
Enticing Alternatives
By Joni Hargrave
It’s not news that raising livestock is one of the largest
contributors to our planet’s ever-growing environmental
footprint. There are options for meat that go beyond the usual
suspects of beef, pork, lamb, and chicken. In fact, farmers and
even chefs are shaking up sustainability with kinder cuts, featuring
lesser-known sources of protein that are earth-friendly, efficient,
easy to raise, and (bonus!) offer two to three times more protein
than their more popular counterparts.
Rabbit
Photo by Olivia Hayo
Boasting one of the highest percentages of digestible protein,
rabbit is mild in flavor and, according to Slow Food USA, “can
produce six pounds of meat on the same amount of feed and water
it takes a cow to produce just one pound.”
Not to mention, they breed like, well, you know...
Local Connections and Resources
Farmers’ Market
Thanks to Da-Le Ranch, you can grill with a little less guilt by
picking up this pleasant protein at almost any San Diego farmers’
market. Order online at da-le-ranch.com
Restaurant
The Lion’s Share
Crickets
Requiring only a gallon of water per pound, these nutrient-dense,
low-impact chirpers are already enjoyed by 80% of the world.
Market
Ramona Family Naturals
Restaurant
Pure Burger. All meat is locally sourced.
Quail
Small but mighty are these unsung heroes of poultry. An economic
provider of protein for small farms and even backyards, quail is
similar to chicken in flavor, yet quailsproduce more eggs, need less
food and space, and mature much faster than their feathered friend.
Local Connections and Resources
Farmers’ Market
Buy from Da-Le Ranch at most farmers’ markets or order online
at da-le-ranch.com.
Restaurants
The Lion’s Share (There are all sorts of interesting game meats on
the menu, like rabbit, quail, and wild boar.)
Yakitori Hino (The menu offers quail eggs and occasionally meat.)
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