No more veal @ Sam's

[Chatbrat]

Just got back from Sam's club, asked where's the Osso Bucco, was told Sam's will not be carrying any veal

[Mortal1]

And dear sage...did you ask why???

[Rapscallion St Croix]

The fate of the cow remains the same, just delayed.

[Chatbrat]

Veal doesn't come from a cow/ steer--it comes from a calf

[redwitch]

Good.

[Bogie Shooter]

A calf is a baby cow...………………...

[Chi-Town]

Haven't eaten veal in years. I'll spare the pictures, but here is an excerpt from PETA.


Small Stalls and No Exercise.

Calves raised for veal are forced to spend their short lives in individual crates that are no more than 30 inches wide and 72 inches long. These crates are designed to prohibit exercise and normal muscle growth in order to produce tender “gourmet” veal. The calves are fed a milk substitute that is purposely low in iron so that they will become anemic and their flesh will stay pale.

Because of these extremely unhealthy living conditions, calves raised for veal are susceptible to a long list of diseases, including chronic pneumonia and diarrhea. A study published in the Journal of Animal Science found that calves who were kept in “smaller housing units” had difficulty keeping themselves clean and had trouble “extending their front legs and changing from a lying to a standing position,” which resulted in joint swelling. It was also determined that stereotypical forms of stress behaviors, such as tongue rolling and “sham-chewing” (the act of chewing without food in the mouth), increase when smaller pens were used and as calves got older.

After enduring 12 to 23 weeks in these conditions, these young animals—many of whom can barely walk because of sickness or muscle atrophy—are crowded into metal trucks for transport to the slaughterhouse. On these trucks, they are trampled and suffer from temperature extremes and lack of food, water, and veterinary care.

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[graciegirl]

Osso Bucco - Beef Shanks Recipe - Genius Kitchen (http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/osso-bucco-beef-shanks-247044)

[Nucky]

Osso Bucco, is that Artie's brother?

[B-flat]

That’s some story on veal! Gave me something to think about. I won’t say a word to my wife since today is her birthday and we are headed to The Old Canteen restaurant on Rhode Island’s Federal home of the late mob boss Raymond L.S. Patriarca. I hear Osso Bucco was one of his soldiers. All kidding aside my wife loves Osso Bucco and will probably order that this evening, which is why I won’t tell her about the raising of calves until tomorrow.

[Chatbrat]

The trouble in TV--is unless you go to Chefs of Napoli---all the Osso Bucco is pork--not even close to the real thing

[perrjojo]

We visited Vermont many years ago where I saw many farms that raise calves for veal. I swore I would never eat veal again.

[Marathon Man]

No veal for me, thank you.

[Henryk]

That’s some story on veal! Gave me something to think about. I won’t say a word to my wife since today is her birthday and we are headed to The Old Canteen restaurant on Rhode Island’s Federal home of the late mob boss Raymond L.S. Patriarca. I hear Osso Bucco was one of his soldiers. All kidding aside my wife loves Osso Bucco and will probably order that this evening, which is why I won’t tell her about the raising of calves until tomorrow.

Federal Hill! Love, love, love it. Take me to Venda Ravioli! Please!

[raynan]

We loved Federal Hill too when we lived in Attleboro MA. Went to Providence more than Boston. Saw great shows at PPAC and dinner was always Federal Hill. Miss it.

[New Englander]

Buddy Cianci was a big part of the success of Federal Hill.

[rivaridger1]

Misguided, I'd say on the part of Sam's. I like veal and have eaten it for years without remorse. Not very often though because of its high cost. I can even remember when you could buy a veal roast in the grocery, but haven't seen one of those in years. When all the people of European ancestry renounce veal in mass, I guess I will as well.

[Chatbrat]

And Europe horse meat is a delicacy

[slipcovers]

A calf is a baby cow...………………...

Veal is from a male dairy calf, and will never be a cow.

A female calf, will be a heifer after one year. A cow is a heifer that has borne a calf.

I don't believe any farmer wants unsanitary conditions on their farm, it would be a disaster. And, they truly love animals.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Veal is from a male dairy calf, and will never be a cow.

A female calf, will be a heifer after one year. A cow is a heifer that has borne a calf.

http://i.imgur.com/vCtvBhj.jpg...

[rjn5656]

Love veal, only eat once or twice a year. Doesn't make me a bad person.

[graciegirl]

Misguided, I'd say on the part of Sam's. I like veal and have eaten it for years without remorse. Not very often though because of its high cost. I can even remember when you could buy a veal roast in the grocery, but haven't seen one of those in years. When all the people of European ancestry renounce veal in mass, I guess I will as well.

It is most likely the high cost that has guided the decision to not carry it. I am sure they carefully monitor what moves fast, slow, etc.

[Chatbrat]

I don't think its price, Sam's is still carrying Wagu/Kobe @ $35.00/lb and huge tomahawk steaks,--it most likely most people in the area don't know what Osso Bucco is and don't want to dedicate the time to making it properly- the veal was only $12.00/lb