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  • CSAs: A New Way to Get Cheesy

    CSAs: A New Way to Get Cheesy

    Step aside, grocery stores and online shopping. The CSA is here! You may already be familiar with the acronym CSA as it relates to fruits and vegetables. CSA stands for “Community Supported Agriculture,” and it is a way for folks to buy shares of a local farm’s harvest. Think of it as everyday people helping…

  • Lost Peacock Creamery: From #ThatFarmLife to Fabulous Farmstead Cheese

    Lost Peacock Creamery: From #ThatFarmLife to Fabulous Farmstead Cheese

    In a recent post, I briefly explained the difference between artisanal and industrial cheeses. But among artisanal cheeses, there are also differences. There are cheeses that boast of being ‘farmstead’ cheeses, and there are those that are simply ‘artisan’ or ‘specialty.’ Artisan cheeses should be made by hand, or with as little help as possible…