Julie | February 2, 2012
I had it all planned out: a decadent, creamy turtle cheesecake and a pair of hand-knit socks for my mom’s 61st birthday this year. Then I missed it entirely, due to an unforeseen trip back to Oregon to help my husband clean up our flooded basement. It was wonderful to spend some alone time with [...]
Julie | October 21, 2011
Honey-sweetened chocolate syrup is a great way to encourage my preschooler to drink more raw milk!
Julie | October 1, 2011
An extra gallon of raw milk in the fridge prompts a spate of frenzied cheese-making! My very first attempts at homemade ricotta salata, mysost, and cultured butter.
Julie | August 27, 2011
The August 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was making candy, with at least one incorporating tempered chocolate. I made white chocolate-blueberry marzipan bonbons, chocolate coconut figs, cucumber-elderflower pate de fruits, and chocolate-dipped tahini caramels.
Julie | August 26, 2011
An in-depth post relating the findings of Nolan’s medical testing—including nutritional deficits and digestive concerns—and how we hope to help him both physically and socially through dietary intervention.
Julie | August 17, 2011
Creamy brown rice pudding is the perfect vehicle for that extra half-gallon of milk that you need to use up—eat it warm or cold, with fresh or dried fruit, for breakfast or dessert!
Julie | July 29, 2011
A special offer from Scribbles by Sparks in August 2011, to benefit Windsor Dairy and enter a drawing for a free boxed set of handmade cards!
Julie | July 27, 2011
The July 2011 Daring Bakers challenge was a fresh fraisier cake with exposed fruit. My version was lemon chiffon with vanilla cream, raspberries, peaches, and candied lemons.
Julie | July 2, 2011
A new favorite spin on banana bread, chock-full of oatmeal and chocolate chips for a moist, hearty loaf (or two!).
Julie | June 13, 2011
A nourishing tea party menu in honor of an elderly friend of ours: crumpets with homemade jam, raw clotted cream, and honeyed lemon curd, plus tzatziki tuna salad cups and lilac-infused syrup to sweeten the tea!
