The addition of currants, capers, and pine nuts give this stew a sweet-nutty-saltiness that compliments the rich beef. Only a few minor tweaks make this satisfying and flavorful Spanish-style beef stew a reliable Whole30 option. A jar of Whole Foods Market Basil Pesto offers a bright green hue and deep flavor thanks to its blend of olive oil. For a totally different flavor profile, go with a basil pesto. Its a no-sugar-added pizza sauce thats ready to make the pie when you are. Product Review: Petmate JW Megalast Bear The next recipe in our Foodie Friday feature: Beef Stew Pamplona. Head to the center aisles of your local store for a jar of 365 brand Organic Pizza Sauce.Food Friday: Merrick Wingaling Canned Dog Food.The Science Dog Convinces Us to Change Foods.Product Review: Hyper Pet Crinkle Elephant.

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Maybe they used to buy fresh apples and now they're buying giant bricks of frozen apples that have been in storage for years, stuff like that. Not that I think they're suddenly buying meat from China, just that they can switch to buying much lower qualities of ingredients without having to change anything on the label.

My biggest concern is the sourcing of ingredients. If possible, choose grass-fed and organic products. While consumers have been promised that nothing will change about the facilities, production, ingredients, etc, it's a tough claim to swallow. Eat whole, unprocessed foods like meat, seafood, eggs, veggies, fruits, potatoes, nuts, healthy fats, and spices while on the paleo diet. Now they are owned by a giant faceless corporation. I had been fond of them for years because they offered so many different flavors and varieties.Īll that changed in 2015 when the company was purchased by Purina. They started out making dog treats, and then expanded their product lines to include both canned and dry dog and cat foods. It was the sort of feel-good brand that hardly anyone had complaints about. They had their own manufacturing facilities, sourced all their ingredients domestically, and had been around for years. For years, Merrick was well-known for being one of the best independent pet food companies out there.

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