This is a "country style" pork chop butchered the Justin Severino way. It was dinner for three of us a couple of nights ago—for me, for Bob, and for Logan, who eats like a much-older boy than he is. (He'll be three at the end of the month—let me know if you want to send him a birthday card, and I'll e-mail you an address.)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE BEST KIND
Fabulous news for those of you in the Mountain View area. Justin Severino and Jim Dunlop will be at the Mountain View Farmers Market starting this Sunday, January 21, from 9 AM until 1 PM. Look for the "Severino's Community Butcher" logo on the white van, and look for a couple of young (compared to me), handsome (scruffy) goofballs with coolers. They are bringing, in Justin's words: "Everything. Every cut of pork, three kinds of paté, sausages, meat in jars, stock," and more. They might even have blood sausages. Justin also says, "Bring hundred dollar bills and don't expect change." Heh.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: “Here is a field open for talent; and here, merit will a have certain favor, and industry is graced with its due reward.” — Claudius
These guys have some serious talent, and more than that, they have complete commitment. Now, y'all tell Justin and Jim I told you to introduce yourselves and say "howdy," and grace them with their due reward. Happy Year of the Pig. (Well, in 31 days.)
Thanks for visiting.
EDIT: If you're here from Chowhound, you can find two of my favorite posts about these guys here:
Pee Wee's Big Adventure (herding pigs at TLC Ranch)
Justin Severino Ought to Be Committed
Google the blog and you'll find lots more, including some photos of the food Justin cooked for some farm dinners. My heroes!
i was so excited to see an honest to god butcher at one of the local farmer's markets! stopped by and picked up copa de testa, country pate, boudin noir and some spare ribs and am eating the country pate with some acme bread right now. this is delicious stuff. gonna try to spread the word.
Posted by: thejulia | 21 January 2007 at 12:03 PM