Here's to a wonderful, happy, and fulfilling 2014! We greet you with the words of "Living Life," a painting by artist Bonnie Mohr, who is inspired by dairy farm living: "Life is not a race - but indeed a journey. Be honest. Work hard. Be choosy. Say 'thank you' and 'great job' to someone each day. Go to church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love your life and what you've been given, it is not accidental ~ search for your purpose and do it as best you can. Dreaming does matter. It allows you to become that which you inspire to be. Laugh often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of the best things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. Forgive, it frees the soul. Take time for yourself. Plan for longevity. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment."

 
Hansen's Farm Fresh Dairy Outlet and Moo Roo are proud to announce that we are introducing Iowa Swabian Hall pork from Rustik Rooster Farms. This is the world-famous pork produced by Carl Blake that got him attention from the Des Moines Register, New York Times, and the Colbert Report. The Iowa Swabian Hall pig is bred for its perfect balance of fat and flavor. We are selling bacon, chops, hams, roasts, and other cuts.

If you have any special requests or other questions, talk to our store managers (Eric Cornish at the Cedar Falls Outlet and Tom Gilbert at Moo Roo in Waterloo).

And remember, we also have Rustik Rooster Bakery donuts and pastries at Moo Roo in Waterloo! Fresh baked goods are available at Hansen's Moo Roo starting at 6 a.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. We encourage special orders of pastries and donuts if you'd like some for your office, meeting or home gathering. For special orders of baked goods, contact Tom Gilbert, Moo Roo manager, at (319) 234-3309. 

Check out Doty Angus Beef

This month, we are also introducing a new line of beef in our stores. Doty Angus Cattle Company in Malcom, Iowa, produces all natural black angus beef. The cattle are farm raised with no added hormones, steroids or antibiotics. We are carrying ground beef, short ribs, chuck roast, top sirloin, NY strip, ribeye, and tenderloin filet steaks. We've also got jerky and meat sticks for sale. If you've never had 100% angus beef, it's truly remarkable - try some this month. For a delicious recipe, see Cooking with Hansen's at the bottom of this newsletter - and save 20% on Doty Angus in this month's Real Deal at left!

Cooking with Hansen's

Ingredients

• 8 Doty Angus
  beef short ribs
• Salt and pepper  
• 1/4 cup flour
• 6 pieces bacon, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 whole medium onion, diced
• 3 whole carrots, diced
• 2 whole shallots, peeled and diced (or another small onion, diced)  
• 2 cups red or white wine (optional - if you don't want to use wine, you can substitute two cups of additional broth or 2 cups of any beer) 
• 2 cups beef or chicken broth (enough to almost cover ribs)
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

Salt and pepper the ribs, then coat them in flour. Set aside.

 

In a large dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until  crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside. Do not discard grease.

 

Add olive oil to pan with the bacon grease, and raise heat to high. Brown the ribs on all sides, about 45 seconds per side. Remove ribs and set aside. Turn heat to medium.

 

Add onions, carrots, and shallots to pan and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in wine (or other liquid) and scrape bottom of pan. Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes.

 

Add broth, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon or so of freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add more salt if needed. Add ribs to the liquid; they should be almost completely submerged. Add thyme and rosemary sprigs (whole) to the liquid.

 

Put on the lid and place into the oven. Cook at 350 for 2 hours, then reduce heat to 325 and cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes. Ribs should be fork-tender and falling off the bone. Remove pan from oven and allow to sit for at least 20 minutes, lid on, before serving. At the last minute, skim fat off the top of the liquid. (You can also refrigerate mixture, then remove solid fat from the top.)

 

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, creamy polenta, or any other side dish you love!

 

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Hansen's products are available in Cedar Rapids! We have our milk, butter, cheese curds, and cream available at the HyVee on Edgewood Road. We kicked off the sales on Sept. 26 and have been hearing great comments from customers. Spread the word!