June 8, 2022. How many of you remember the Wendy’s commercial in the early 1980s with the elderly lady asking the now age-old question —”Where’s the beef?” That phrase not only became the resounding slogan for the fast food chain, but is something still spoken and heard occasionally today among the older folks. I just realized that I missed National Beef Month, which was observed in May. But, any month at my house could be considered beef month, as grilled steaks and burgers, meatloaf, tacos, hamburger steaks and their closest kin are among our favorite entrees several nights a week. It helps, too, since we’ve been able, for the past few years, to purchase some of the best cuts of meat straight from the farm. Brown Farm Ridge, that is, owned by close friends who take the best care with all their grain fed-cows and products. Branching out more than a little from their mountain-top farm, the Brown family has recently assumed management of the former Jim’s Produce Market in downtown Deep Gap. Currently known as Corbett’s Produce, it has been renamed to honor the memory of Corbett McNeil, Blake Brown’s maternal grandfather and one of the area’s well-known farmers and cattle growers. In addition to the wide array of fresh products for which the neighborhood produce market has long been known, the Browns are incorporating their beef into their quickly growing inventory. And not only the beef, but also their signature rubs, seasonings and so much more. Anyone living in that area, or just passing through on your way home, can make one stop for dinner — all you need for the salad, sides and entrees are there for your convenience. You won’t regret it. But, back to the beef. We’ll have the entire summer to promote the produce. Beef remains a popular mainstay in many of our diets today, right up there with apple pie, ice cream and baseball on the list of America’s favorites. By Sherrie Norris
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