THE LOCKDOWN MEAT BOX
One Century of Conscious Farming Practices
We are in the press again, with Onya Magazine.
Castle Estate upholds a ‘cool to be kind’ philosophy. A legacy of 100 years of humane farming practices speaks to the Castle family’s unwavering dedication to boutique animal rearing for premium quality meats.
Undeterred by demand, the Castle Estate ethos is guided by nature’s instincts, versus man’s greed, with a century of family-farming heritage upheld by the Victorian-based Castle clan.
A project of love, Castle Estate cultivates exemplary meat in alignment with nature’s course, free from artificial intervention or hormones. This means the animal is forever the focal point of care for the Castle family farmer, with tremendous respect shown in the trajectory undergone from paddock to plate.
“Compassion is paramount to us when it comes to rearing animals for the purpose of food. Ultimately, a stress-free, happy animal results in nutritious and consciously-cultivated produce.” says Steven Castle .
The antithesis to feedlot feeding, Castle Estate animals are strictly ‘free range’, translating to a free-to-roam existence, free from the confinements and oppression of feedlot farming. The animal consumes grass naturally in daily paddock grazing, with none of the antibiotics intervention synonymous with the alternative of grain-feeding.
The Castle way also omits any long-haul travel, with the paddocks situated on site in close proximity to the Abattoir. This results in less stress for the animal, with no need for suffocating trucks piled high with animals together, or imprisonment prior to slaughter.
The overall experience for the animals is a better quality of life, freedom to roam expansive paddocks, shelter under the Castle Estate trees and sheds for winter’s cooler climes.
In stark juxtaposition to the inhumane conventions of factory farming, no lot feeding, free to roam and grass fed only. Castle Estate celebrates each animal for whatever size and shape they grow to naturally – without fattening for slaughter – resulting in no two steaks looking exactly the same. It’s through this championing of animal diversity that Castle Estate shows its customers that quality and humanity can coexist in modern farming.
The philosophy of the Castle Family has always been, “the better they live, the better they taste”. And so from terrain to table, an enduring respect for the animal is balanced with a dedication to producing the most delicious produce for Australians to indulge in.
Terrain to table
This was what Hippocrates discovered over 2500 years ago however it has only recently, in the last decade or so, come under the spotlight when it comes to our general health.
So what does it mean to have a healthy gut? Pro-biotics and pre-biotics are key to maintaining a healthy gut and we can ingest them in our foods and in additional supplements also. One of the popular foods that has come into the spotlight for gut health is bone broth.
Bone broth is made using both meaty joints and bones. It is simmered for hours to enable the protein, vitamins and minerals and collagen to infuse into the liquid. It can be consumed like sipping tea or used as a base for soups as you like.
If you are looking to make your very own bone broth, we recommend this recipe that we love from the nourished kitchen.
Many people sip bone broth or begin making it at home, because they’ve heard that it may support digestion, fortify the immune system, or help reverse visible signs of aging. And while bone broth is an excellent source of collagen and a nutritious foods, its specific benefits are less clear.
Bone broth is rich in a protein called gelatin, made from dissolved collagen. Collagen is found in connective tissue. While the amount of protein will vary depending on volume of water used, types of bones and length of cooking, most bone broth contains about 10 grams of protein per 8-oz serving.
It’s also rich in the amino acids like glycine and proline. Glycine is an important neurotransmitter that has anti-inflammatory properties and supports the immune system (1). Proline, along with other key nutrients like vitamin C, helps to support healthy joint health and collagen production (2).
Bone broth contains B vitamins like niacin and riboflavin, both of which play a role in metabolism. They also help your body break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats to produce energy. (3,4)
Bone broth is rich in glucosamine and chondroitin, two nutrients that help support joint health. (5)
Bone broth contains trace amounts of minerals, but, despite popular claims, it is not a good source of calcium, phosphorus or other minerals.
If you have any great tips on how to prep your bone broth please share with us!
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Address: 191 Purrumbete Estate Rd, Koallah, VIC 3260
Telephone: +61 3 5594 5222
Fax: +61 3 8677 5469
Email: info@castleestate.com.au
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We invite you to touch, feel, see and taste this region of the Victoria with the hand selection of local produces from our Providore store.
Food is life and we celebrate that in all that we do. We cherish the animals that provide us with our incredible tasting meats and we also love to work with the best artisan food and beverage companies who share the same values and principles as we do.
If you are looking for an extra special gift fit for any occasion, our artisan food gift baskets are the perfect package! You will find a wonderful mix of incredible tasting meats with complimentary condiments and treats to surprise and delight even the fussiest foodies. Uncover brands you never heard of and tastes you haven’t experienced before at the click of a button delivered to your door.
The providore store is the true expression of our inner passionate foodie and we believe you will be just as inspired and engaged with these brands and their delicious products as we are.
You can now order online at:
https://castleestate.com.au/providore/
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Cheers,
The Castle Family.
At Castle Estate we believe “home is where the heart is” and gathering around the dinner table sharing top quality food with the people we love is one of life’s simple but most treasured pleasures. We are lucky to have at our fingertips the most fresh, tasty and nutritious meat available and we love sharing that with you. We only slaughter to order ensuring fresh food is delivered to your door. So why not order your favourites online at our Providore store and enjoy some of our community produce just in time for New Years delivery.
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Cheers,
The Castle Family.
MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR
WOW WHAT A YEAR IT'S BEEN!
FROM THE WHOLE CASTLE FAMILY TO YOURS WE WISH YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!
BRING ON 2021 !
Castle Estate have you covered.
We have carefully curated a range of artisan food and beverage products that we believe are hero products both from small businesses within our local community and throughout the great state of Victoria. These are all tried and tested by the Castle Estate family and are regular features in our pantry and on our plates.
The Providore store is the true expression of our inner passionate foodie and we believe you will be just as inspired and engaged with these brands and their delicious products as we are.
Order online now for shipping before Christmas.