Shannon Hayes

Meatloaf
As a teenager on a livestock farm, struggling with the reality of animal slaughter was just part of growing up.

Cataloguing Christmas
As a little girl growing up without television, mail-order Christmas catalogs were my window on the world of holiday expectations. It took almost 30 years for me to discover that what they marketed wasn't actually for sale on their glossy pages.

Homespun Mom Comes Unraveled
Living according to your ideals has its price!

The Farmer and the Grill
From the cover:
When The Grassfed Gourmet was released, Shannon Hayes woke up the nation with the radically simple idea that understanding the world of sustainable farming naturally leads to understanding great food. Thousands of cooks – both beginners and seasoned epicureans alike, discovered the thrill of working with grassfed and pastured meats with her simple, delectable recipes that made “real food real simple,” and her passionate prose that told the story of pasture-based farming, one of the country’s greatest food and environmental movements.

Now, America’s favorite foodie farm girl takes us on yet another culinary adventure as she explores the world of grilling, barbecuing and spit-roasting grassfed and pastured meats. Packed with fool-proof techniques, tasty and easy-to-cook recipes, witty anecdotes and insightful essays, this new little gem from Shannon Hayes promises to rapidly grow dog-eared and care-worn as it accompanies socially conscious cooks into the kitchen, out to the grill, then onto the back porch swing for some delicious reading. Features:
- guidelines for sustainable, environmentally friendly outdoor cooking
- hints from “the inside” on selecting and working with pasture-based farmers
- principles for accommodating for natural variation in grassfed and pastured products
- fabulous recipes for all cuts of pasture-raised beef, lamb, pork and poultry
- delicious herb rubs, marinades and barbecue sauces to make at home
- tips on authentic, Argentine-style asado cooking
- myriad suggestions for having fun in the kitchen while nourishing your family and world

Praise for The Farmer and the Grill:

“I was a miserable vegan but came to my senses. Now I’m a happy carnivore, but I have everything to learn about cooking meat. Before I discovered Shannon Hayes, I ruined too many grass-fed steaks. Her books are the grass bibles – for eaters.” – Nina Plank, author of Real Food: What to Eat and Why.

“All of us who have struggled with grilling nuances on our pastured meats and poultry will find this book both liberating and empowering.” – Joel Salatin, Polyface Farm

The Smell of Mud Season
Despite the nasty mess and odors confronting us as winter subsides, we cannot hibernate forever...

The West Fulton Turkey Supper
As the population of a rural hometown ages and dwindles, so too do it’s finest community traditions.

Emboucher
After years of equating the love of music with mastery over it, Shannon's daughter manages to show her the other side -- to teach her about the joy of music.

The Grassfed Gourmet Cookbook
With easy-to-follow recipes, clear explanations, farm profiles, and witty anecdotes, Shannon Hayes showcases farms from around the country and demystifies the world of grassfed meats for beginner and gourmet cooks alike. This book should be required reading for anyone who wishes to buy their meat from a food co-op, gourmet market or directly from the farmer.

Peaches
The most revered gift to be given is that of eternal summer. Shannon describes the delicious, sumptuous, sensual process of canning the peaches that will be sparingly shared with her closest friends and neighbors.