Midcoast Maine is known for a lot of things: lobster, a beautiful coastline, and MEAT! Yes, I said meat.

The new issue of Maine Food & Lifestyle magazine tells the story of what it takes to be a real Maine butcher like Fulton Curtis of Curtis Custom Meats in Warren. MF&L contributing writer Fred Fruehan takes this opportunity to explore a primal food instinct, and tells the story of his thorough, passionate, and humbling hands-on education.

This Farm-to-Fork article will make you appreciate your filet mignon like never before.