Spill the Tallow

Shalley Carrell
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Welcome to Spill the Tallow — the podcast where lipid science meets the farm gate. Hosted by a holistic livestock producer and tallow skincare founder, this show digs into the real biochemistry behind fats, tallow, and skin health — and isn't afraid to call out the myths, marketing spin, and outright misinformation running rampant in the beauty and tallow skincare industry. Expect deep dives into the science most brands won't touch, honest opinions, and conversations that go beyond the surface. Guests range from everyday people with compelling stories to fellow regenerative farmers, other founder-led brand owners, and wellness professionals pushing back on conventional wisdom — plus regular appearances from my entertaining, straight-talking farmer husband. Some episodes get you thinking; others get you in the kitchen, as we cook up grassfed meats and even render a little tallow. We talk about what real, nourishing food actually looks like. If you care about optimal aging, ancestral nutrition, and the truth behind what's in your skincare (and on your plate), pull up a chair at the table.

Episodes

  1. Oct 11

    Two Farmers in a Field: with Emmet Cabiness of Eden Pure Beef

    Spill the Tallow: Regenerative Farming with Emmet CabinessBuffaloGal talks with regenerative farmer Emmet Cabiness of Eden Pure Beef about cattle and pasture management, tallow quality, and building a resilient farm business. Emmet shares how his farming practices changed and why he believes direct sales and value-added products can help support farmers. Key topicsEmmet’s move toward regenerative practices and lower-input farming.Why his steers take about 40 months to reach market.How sourcing, rendering, and processing affect tallow quality.Making tallow skincare with low-temperature dry rendering and herb infusions.How value-added products can support farm income.Emmet’s advice to aspiring farmers: learn hands-on from working producers and keep overhead manageable.Timestamps00:00 - Emmet’s path to regenerative farming 00:49 - A cattle experience that changed his approach 02:54 - What regenerative agriculture means to him 04:25 - Why his cattle take longer to finish 05:42 - Quality fat versus processed fat 08:32 - Why tallow skincare is gaining attention 09:25 - Making herb-infused tallow products 11:47 - Value-added products and farm income 15:05 - Why farmers need to set their own prices 20:20 - Advice for young farmers 22:37 - Vertical integration 24:55 - Leasing land versus buying it 28:00 - How Spill the Tallow got its name 30:11 - What to ask about tallow sourcing 31:53 - Why supporting farmers matters Notable quotesCopy “Regenerative agriculture is not fast.” Copy “We have to be price makers, not price takers.” Copy “Friends don’t let friends use anonymous tallow.” ShopShop BuffaloGal Grassfed Beauty and use code SPILL15 for 15% off.Shop with Emmet at Eden Pure Beef. NewsletterSign up for the weekly Letter From the Farm newsletter at buffalogalgrassfed.com/pages/newsletter.

  2. Oct 11

    Is All Tallow the Same?

    Is All Tallow the Same?Shalley Carrell explains why tallow quality can vary dramatically from jar to jar, even when the label looks the same. This episode is a reality check for anyone buying or making tallow skincare, where sourcing, rendering, and storage can matter more than the word “tallow” itself. Key topicsWhy tallow isn’t one uniform ingredient, and how sourcing and the animal’s diet can affect quality.The difference between suet and trim fat, and why Shalley prefers suet for facial skincare.What RBD tallow is and why she cautions against heavily processed tallow in leave-on products.Why yellow fat may offer a clue about forage but isn’t proof of quality.How rendering and storage can affect stability, texture, and shelf life.Why high stearic acid content can be desirable but takes care to formulate.Why Shalley recommends shea butter or cocoa butter if high-quality tallow isn’t available.Timestamps00:00 - Is all tallow really the same? 02:17 - Sourcing, fat choice, rendering, storage, and formulation 05:00 - Tallow skincare’s popularity and expectations 07:08 - What tallow is; suet versus trim fat 10:04 - Commercial RBD tallow 14:34 - Yellow fat: a clue, not a verdict 16:55 - Rendering, stability, and shelf life 21:27 - Virgin tallow versus refined cosmetic-grade tallow 24:24 - Why some people believe low-quality tallow is working 29:30 - When botanical options may be a better choice 33:08 - What to look for when buying tallow from a farmer 35:01 - Stearic acid and formulation 39:59 - Tallow better suited to cooking than skincare 41:09 - Why Wagyu doesn’t automatically mean better tallow 43:56 - Scrutinizing claims about vitamins and sourcing 48:06 - Why transparency matters 49:33 - Shalley’s bottom line: choose botanicals if you can’t source quality tallow Shop & saveVisit www.buffalogalgrassfed.com and use code SPILL15 to enjoy 15% off. NewsletterSign up for the weekly Letter From the Farm newsletter: buffalogalgrassfed.com/pages/newsletter.

  3. Oct 11

    How a Kitchen Spill Became a Tallow Skincare Brand

    How Buffalo Gal Grassfed Beauty Began With a Kitchen SpillShalley Carrell shares how a chance spill of warm tallow in her kitchen became the spark for Buffalo Gal Grassfed Beauty and a tallow-based skincare line. This episode traces her path from farm life and wellness work to discovering that the ingredient she was searching for was already on the family pasture.We discuss why she turned to tallow, how her dry skin shaped the product idea, and how early formulation experiments led to the balm that defined the brand. Key topicsShalley shares how Buffalo Gal Grassfed Beauty started with an accidental spill of rendered tallow on her kitchen counter.She explains her background in natural foods, wellness, and an early skincare venture focused on bath salts, soaps, and boutique hotel products.Her interest in natural skincare grew from years of dry, sun-damaged skin and a long search for something that felt truly restorative.She recounts reconnecting with her husband David, a lifelong farmer who had been raising water buffalo since 2000.The family’s meat business pushed them toward full inspection processing, which later created the path for using the fat instead of wasting it.A chef, David Larkworthy, suggested they save the suet and consider uses like soap or candles, helping shift her thinking toward value-added products.She explains that at the time, few companies were making tallow skincare, and Vintage Tradition was one of the few names she knew in the space.Shalley describes the moment she realized tallow felt richer and more lasting on her hands than expected, which led her to explore lip balm and face balm formulas.She talks about early formulation challenges, including the need for beeswax to improve texture and stability.She says a mentor helped her understand that her face product was a balm, not a cream, and introduced her to herbal infusions.She explains that tallow is not hydrating in itself, but is occlusive, helping seal moisture into the skin.She closes by describing her rendering process and why dry rendering preserved the quality and smell of the tallow.Timestamps00:00 - Welcome to Spill the Tallow and the origin of Buffalo Gal Grassfed Beauty 00:57 - A brief college romance, years apart, and a return to Georgia 01:25 - Wellness work, natural foods, and an early skincare side project 02:44 - Why natural skincare felt fringe before it became mainstream 04:08 - Searching for a unique ingredient to address dry, sun-damaged skin 05:51 - Looking abroad for inspiration and reconnecting with David 06:20 - Discovering tallow as the ingredient already on the farm 07:33 - Chef David Larkworthy and the idea to use suet for dessert 08:43 - Nose-to-tail thinking and turning waste into value 09:34 - Vintage Tradition and the modern return of tallow skincare 11:57 - The kitchen spill that made tallow feel different 13:25 - From Burt’s Bees frustration to a tallow lip balm idea 14:55 - Early lip balm batches, beeswax, and texture problems 15:45 - Meeting the tallow community at the Weston A. Price Foundation conference 16:41 - Learning the difference between a cream and a balm 17:33 - Building a face balm for long-lasting moisture retention 18:27 - Dry rendering, preserving quality, and the smell of fresh tallow Explore Buffalo Gal GrassfedVisit www.buffalogalgrassfed.com and use code SPILL15 to enjoy 15% off.Sign up for the weekly Letter From the Farm newsletter: buffalogalgrassfed.com/pages/newsletter

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About

Welcome to Spill the Tallow — the podcast where lipid science meets the farm gate. Hosted by a holistic livestock producer and tallow skincare founder, this show digs into the real biochemistry behind fats, tallow, and skin health — and isn't afraid to call out the myths, marketing spin, and outright misinformation running rampant in the beauty and tallow skincare industry. Expect deep dives into the science most brands won't touch, honest opinions, and conversations that go beyond the surface. Guests range from everyday people with compelling stories to fellow regenerative farmers, other founder-led brand owners, and wellness professionals pushing back on conventional wisdom — plus regular appearances from my entertaining, straight-talking farmer husband. Some episodes get you thinking; others get you in the kitchen, as we cook up grassfed meats and even render a little tallow. We talk about what real, nourishing food actually looks like. If you care about optimal aging, ancestral nutrition, and the truth behind what's in your skincare (and on your plate), pull up a chair at the table.

Information

  • Creator
    Shalley Carrell
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Shalley Carrell
  • Show Website
    Spill the Tallow