Earth Day Ideas for Meat Lovers April 22, 2022THEA LOPATKA In honor of Earth Day, we at UMAi Dry would like to offer five basic ideas for protecting our planet -- and making the very most of resource-intensive meat. Meat craft (dry aged steak,...
UMAi Pro Spotlight: Alan Bergo February 14, 2022lydia kranz Photo Credit: Alan Bergo Meet Chef Alan Bergo Meet Alan Bergo also known as the Forager Chef. Alan is a culinary industry veteran, former executive chef of legendary Twin Cities' Lucia’s...
Steak and Whisk(e)y: A Primer November 01, 2021lydia kranz Think of this as "Beyond Wine": What if you embraced the Whisk(e)y Culture when you prepared a dry aged steak?
Weight is Everything, When it Comes to Charcuterie and Salumi September 15, 2021THEA LOPATKA To make charcuterie or salumi at home, basically, all that is required is meat, salt, and patience--and UMAi Dry! Of course, you need the correct proportion of salt to meat. To achieve this, you must choose the...
Get "On Board" with Charcuterie May 20, 2021Lisa Sweet A charcuterie board crafted with your very own Bresaola, Lonzino, and Capicola using UMAi Dry Charcuterie Spice Blends.
How to Dry Age Steak at Home May 20, 2021THEA LOPATKA There's something inherently special about aged foods and beverages. The depth and richness of flavor that comes with time and careful preparation makes eating or drinking something that has been aged...
Ask Maureen: New and Improved VacMouse® June 16, 2020THEA LOPATKA Separate and Conquer! You may be familiar with VacMouse® vacuum aid strips ("a tiny space only a mouse can get through..."). These are the "secret sauce" of making UMAi Dry® work with...
3 Common Myths About UMAi Dry Aging Bags August 20, 2019THEA LOPATKA With UMAi Dry, anyone anywhere can craft genuine dry aged steak in a typical kitchen refrigerator. Sometimes basic misunderstandings stand in the way of easy, successful dry aging. Understanding the processes behind UMAi...
Burned Out Vacuum Sealer? Try These UMAi Dry No Sealer Hacks March 16, 2019THEA LOPATKA Though our favorite gadgets may be powerful, they are not indestructible. If you and your ancient vacuum sealer need a cooling off period, try these low-tech UMAi Dry® application methods to...
Science Says: UMAI Dry Aging Stays True to Tradition March 16, 2013THEA LOPATKA Dry-aged beef is a result of a process of dry aging, but what is "dry aging"? Dry Aging: "Dry": Moisture evaporates from the muscle creating a mature beef flavor "Aging":...
What’s a “Good” Refrigerator for Dry Aging? January 25, 2013THEA LOPATKA When considering dry aging steak at home, you might be concerned that you don't have the proper refrigeration. Don't be! UMAi Dry is designed to be compatible with everyone’s kitchen...
Cooking a Perfect Dry Aged Steak March 16, 2012THEA LOPATKA Congratulations! Your patience has paid off, and your Dry Aged ribeye, striploin, or sirloin is ready. Now it’s time to trim the “bark," cut into steaks, and get ready to...