What does your skin, yogurt, and lactic acid have to do with each other?

When I hear the word “lactic acid”, I immediately think about dairy and fermentation. I don’t generally think about skin… but now I am! I’ve used yogurt and kefir in face masks before, but I was doing it for the probiotics. Since your skin is the largest organ on your body, having a good microbiologic balance is so important. But now, I have another reason – lactic acid!!! Read on for more info about lactic acid, yogurt, and using it on your skin.

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The Art of Fermentation: Exploring the Health Benefits of All-Natural Salami

Our recent venture into crafting all-natural salami has been an inspiring journey filled with discoveries and a deeper understanding of the fascinating world of fermentation. Today, let's delve into the captivating aspects of salami fermentation, explore the remarkable health benefits it offers, and uncover the intriguing colors of mold that add to its allure.

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Important egg update. We have 2 egg farmers now.

Planning to have enough corn & soy free eggs for our amazing customers can be a challenge. Getting through the egg shortage earlier this year had an unintended consequence, we found a new permanent egg farmer to partner with. Learn more about the farming practices and what you'll see on the site here.

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Butter paper with no PFAS? Yes, please! Any way to reduce toxins we take.

You may have heard the hubbub about Kerrygold needing to recall their butter after discovering it contained high levels of PFAS, which are forever chemicals. Ugh. Toxins are becoming harder and harder to avoid. When it comes to food, it’s not just about how the food is produced but also how it’s packaged. Let's take a dive into what PFAS are and what to watch out for regarding PFAS in food. And, most importantly, how we know that there are no PFAS in our butter paper!

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What makes our high protein Greek yogurt more special than store bought

Greek yogurt contains 2x as much protein as regular yogurt. Wow! Compared to store bought, our yogurt is super natural. Not only in the process but also in what we don’t add to it. Let's take a deeper dive into how our Greek yogurt is made and how it differs from other yogurts.

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All raw honey will turn solid. It crystallizes. What should you do when it does?

If your honey crystallizes, that's a sign that it's the real deal, old fashioned, unfiltered, raw honey. And that means that you’re getting all the antioxidant, antimicrobial, and immune boosting benefits. Crystallized honey is fine to eat, but what if you don't like the crunchy crystals? Yes, you can easily decrystallize honey and ferment it, too!

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Farm Day 2023 Recap & Pics

Thanks to everyone who came to Farm Day 2023! The weather couldn't keep us down. Here's a recap with pics from the day.

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No mRNA vaccines for our animals. What livestock vaccines are required anyway?

We do not and will not use mRNA vaccines for our animals. For the most part, vaccines in livestock and poultry are recommended, NOT required. It’s a choice. That being said, vaccines in food, especially mRNA vaccines, is definitely something to be concerned about in the future. Let's take a look at animal vaccine development, new legislation, and new techy terms as we move out of the Wild West of vaccine policy.

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Pork is the best natural source for "anti-stress" thiamine. Vitamin B1 can improve your mood.

Did you know that pork is high in thiamine (AKA Vitamin B1)? I’m guessing probably not, since thiamine isn’t something we typically worry about. But maybe we all should be paying a little more attention to this vital nutrient. Recent studies have shown that thiamine is basically an “anti-stress” vitamin. Pork has the highest thiamine levels per serving compared to any other food.

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Myths about A2/A2 milk uncovered. Here's what you need to know.

People are choosing A2/A2 milk for good reasons. It’s more digestible for most and may work for those with a casein intolerance. At the same time, there’s a lot of misinformation out there about A2/A2 milk. Let’s set the record straight.

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