SAN ANTONIO – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Earl Abel’s Restaurant will present a Backyard Basics program “What’s the Beef?” from 6:30 – 8 p.m. March 26.
The “What’s the Beef?” program March 26 at Earl Abel’s Restaurant in San Antonio will focus on meat varieties and quality, plus includes a meal by Earl Abel’s chefs featuring sliders made with different types of beef. (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service photo)
The program, to be held at the restaurant at 1201 Austin Highway, includes a presentation by AgriLife Extension state meat specialist Dr. Dan Hale. Hale will provide program attendees with facts about beef, including differences between organic and grass-fed beef, and distinctions in grades and cuts of beef.
A meal will be provided by the chefs at Earl Abel’s and will include sliders made with different types of beef.
The cost is $30 per person and attendees can register online at http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu or by phone at 979-845-2604. If registering online, use the keyword “beef” or enter “San Antonio” as the location.
For more information on this program, contact Dr. Connie Sheppard at 210-467-6575 or csheppard@tamu.edu. For more information on additional Backyard Basics programs being offered in South Central Texas, go to http://backyardbasics.tamu.edu.
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