Deep Creek Ranch is a local ranch dedicated to sustainable, humane ranching practices and specializes in beef and lamb products. The ranch is occasionally open to the public but you can find their products at several Central Florida Farmer's Markets (Winter Park) and specialty groceries (Sustain Natural Market). We were lucky enough to head out to the ranch for Slow Food Orlando's tour of Deep Creek complete with cooking demos, hayrides and best of all, food samples! This is a family affair and we were able to meet and chat with owner David Strawn as well as Trish, Dale and Fran. We were taken on a too short tour of the ranch via hayride but that just gave us more time to eat! There were delicious cheeseburgers available- made with Deep Creek beef and Winter Park Dairy blue cheese. They also cooked up a delicious lamb burger with a wonderful Tzatziki sauce. These people really know their stuff and it only takes a moment of talking with them to realize this. They are very involved in the local food scene and are an advocate for Slow Food. If you want fresh, tender meat without the guilt go to Deep Creek Ranch. Their prices are more expensive ($7.50/lb. for ground beef) than your basic beef but it really does taste better. We picked up some steaks and ground beef and lamb for later. read more

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