June 30th, 2011

Colvin Farm, American Bison, Bison, Buffalo, Meat, Retail, Wholesale, By-Products, Greenwood, Delaware

My interest in going to this farm this year was when I first had dinner at Eden Restaurant, located on Baltimore Ave. in Rehoboth Beach and they served us a tender, juicy, flavorful buffalo short rib.

In my mind and definitely not wanting to be out of sight; I took off from Rehoboth towards Greenwood, Delaware.  It was a bit of a drive but on a gorgeous day time flew by.  Going through the country side of Delaware is really beautiful.

I wrote a post on Colvin Farm last August 6th.  But, this time I went in and met one of the owners.   I was a customer now.

Located outside of Greenwood, in Southern Delaware, the setting is rural, woods and pasture.

Depending which way you are traveling on Rt. 16, it is either after or right before Greenwood.  This is a beach traffic route if you are coming or going to Washington, Annapolis, Baltimore, etc. etc.

From Rt. 50 to the beaches, take 404 East and turn left after Denton, MD, on Rt. 16 East.

From Rehoboth, Dewey Beach and Lewes take Rt. 1 North, then take Rt. 16 West and follow it through.

There is not a time I go by that farm that I don’t check them out, looking for those calves. These babies are so cute; different from their massive parents. 

A mature bison bull weighs about 2,000 pounds and a bison cow approximately 1,100 pounds.  They can run up to 30 miles per hour. 

Buffalo vs. Bison?  In North America it is bison; accepted as “buffalo”, as well.  There are about 500,000 in this country.  Colvin Farm has 100 acres and about 85 bison.

The address is 10685 Buffalo Rd., Greenwood, De 19950.  Tel. 302-349-5334.  E-mail address is bcbison@aol.com.  Website?  www.delawarebison.com.

Even though I popped in, the  best way to do it would be calling ahead.  This farm is also their home and they are always in and out.  But, they were home.

Up went the garage door and that was where I did my shopping.   I met Mrs. Colins and immediately we started chatting.  She told me that the best way to cook the bison is “low and slow”.  The steaks, patties, or anything you would be grilling should be cooked rare. To over grill it would be making it tough. 

Bison is tender, flavorful; not gamey.  Less fat and lower in cholesterol.  The combination of all those things is what is making bison at restaurants so popular.  If you are eating bison at the Delaware Beaches, it is probably coming from Colvin Farm.

The coat hangers in the garage were interesting.  Don’t you think?  Not everyone has those.  I kept staring at them.

Mrs. Collins told me I could take pictures.  She and I were outside.  She was throwing corn husks over the fence.  The bison were relaxing; but watchful.  They are powerful and protective animals especially when they are near the calves.

Mrs. Collins told me to drive to the back of the farm where the calves were.  I was getting close to the fence when a few started dusting themselves.  It showed in the picture.  Hmmm….better stay back.

Anyway, it was fun checking this farm out.  I came out with short ribs, ribeyes, patties, and N.Y. strips.

The Colvin Farm is proud that the bison in their farm are raised naturally, free of drugs, and no growth hormones.  They ship everywhere in the country and to Europe, South and Central America.

It is a beautiful day in the Delmarva Peninsula….enjoy it!!

August 6th, 2010

Bison, Colvine Bison Farm, Retail, Wholesale, Greenwood, Delaware, Delaware Beaches

No, I have not moved West.  Maybe you have seen this farm if you are driving to and from the Delaware beaches. 

The other day I had to go to Annapolis, Maryland and this farm is on Rt. 16.  It is on the outskirts of Greenwood, which is in Southern Delaware.  From Rehoboth Beach is probably 40 minutes give or take a few.

So, I was passing by the Bison farm and the calves were all near the fence but there was no way I could stop.  I figured I could get them on my way back.

The name of the Bison farm is Colvine Bison Farm, 10685 Buffalo Rd., Greenwood, DE 19950.  Tel. 302-349-5334 and the website is www.delawarebison.com.

These bison are happy on this serene, rural and grassy pasture paradise. 

Bison are the largest living mammal in North America.  They are also called buffalo.  But, you knew that.  They can run 30 per hour, are about 6 feet tall, and their weight can reach a ton.  The calves are reddish brown.

Bison are no longer endangered.  In North America there is an excess of 250,000.  Herds are rapidly expanding because of the demand for this healthy natural meat.  Please note that only excess animals are harvested.

The meat has more protein because it has less marble; lower in cholesterol than beef.  Colvine Bison are raised natural, drug free with no growth hormones.

I am so glad I stopped because these animals certainly look so majestic.  Check out their website above mentioned because there is a lot of information.

Have a good one!!  Talk to you later….