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Naturally Buddy’s

If Buddy were alive today, he’d still be telling stories about the old days and how sticking to the basics is the way things should be. Well, we think that too, and we’re still telling stories.

From Food, Farming, Family and Fun, we’ve got you covered!

Read tidbits about life on the farm, our family stories, recipes from our kitchen to yours, the reasons why our chicken tastes so darn good, and fun stories just to make you smile.

So, pull up a chair and get comfortable. And if there’s anything you’d like to read about, just let us know!

This Just In: In Gonzales, Chickens Not Only Cluck … Now They Tweet!

That’s right! Buddy’s Chicken is now on Twitter! Follow our tweets for recipe tips, news and other fun stuff about life on the farm. We’re also on Facebook, too – so if you like Buddy’s Chicken, let us know! We might be out here on a big old farm in Gonzales, Texas, but the same innovative way we give you the best in natural, hormone-free, no antibiotic, healthy chicken translates …



Chickens are not only good eating, they’re fun.

We thought this picture said it all – and will probably get a few belly laughs, to boot! And what about that age-old question: Why did the chicken cross the road? Ever wonder what famous people had to say on the subject? Well, we did, too – and we found someone else who came up with some fun answers. Here are a few of our favorites – enjoy! Woody Allen: …



Exotic Salts? Fancy Schmancy – and Perfect with Our Chicken!

Speaking of salt, who knew that it could ever be anything than just salt? Well, it can and it is! Exotic salts from all over the world have been a longtime staple in upscale restaurants – with their delicate and unique flavor accenting everything from gourmet entrées to chocolate desserts. And now they’re making their way to your neighborhood grocery store. Sodium injections certainly aren’t the way to season any …



What’s in Your Chicken DOES Matter

Did you know that many poultry producers inject their chickens with sodium solution? And that it can still be called “100 percent natural chicken?” Called “plumping up” in the industry, producers do this to increase flavor and tenderness, but all it’s really increasing is the salt content of the chicken on your family’s table. And, because a chicken injected with salty water weighs more, you’re paying more for it, too. …



Live Your Life – Do What You Love

Buddy Lindeman didn’t say that – but he might as well have. When he died in 2002, he and Ruby were on the see-all-you-can-see tour of Europe. It was the kind of trip that Buddy had always wanted to take but never did. Even though he’d had several heart surgeries, he insisted on going anyway. Buddy passed away in Belgium – doing what he wanted to do, with the woman …



“If You Overcook It, You’re Going to Eat Your Shoe”

That’s what Ruby says – and it’s the truth! Buddy’s Natural Chicken is naturally lean and it doesn’t have a lot of fat, so taking care to cook it properly is the key to great-tasting chicken. Our chicken is perfect for poaching – about 15-20 minutes in gently simmering liquid is all you need. Try chicken broth, a splash of white wine, fresh herbs like parsley and thyme, and vegetables …