Field & Kitchen Notes

Cozy Chicken Liver Pâté with Pickled Onions & Toast

Cozy Chicken Liver Pâté with Pickled Onions & Toast

Chicken pâté is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to enjoy organ meats. Made with simple ingredients and packed with nutrients like iron, vitamin A, and B vitamins, pâté transforms humble chicken livers into a smooth, savory spread that feels luxurious but is simple enough for a weeknight. Our partner farms raise our chickens on pasture and believe in honoring the whole bird—this recipe is a perfect example of nose-to-tail eating made approachable. Whether you’re new to cooking organ meats or already a fan, this pâté is sure to win a place at your table.

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Nose-to-Tail Eating: Why Organ Meats Deserve a Place on Your Plate

Nose-to-Tail Eating: Why Organ Meats Deserve a Place on Your Plate

At Washtenaw Meats, we believe in honoring the whole animal. That means celebrating not just the familiar steaks, chops, and roasts — but also the often-overlooked cuts we call offal, or organ meats. Heart, liver, kidneys, tongue — these nutrient-rich parts are traditional staples in cuisines around the world, and they’re making a comeback as more people embrace nose-to-tail eating. begins with an idea.

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