I’m excited to share with you how to transform our nutritious milk into delicious homemade raw milk yogurt. This simple process preserves the natural goodness of raw milk while creating a versatile staple for your family’s table. What You’ll Need for Raw Milk Yogurt Gentle Heating We prefer not to Read more…
Ready to add a cow to your homestead? We have several excellent options available for your family: 3 Pregnant Dairy Cows for Sale These gentle cows are due to calve outside our seasonal schedule, making them perfect for a family looking to start their own dairy operation. #43 Harvest Gold Read more…
Meet Vivid Tangerine, April’s Employee of the Month. Let’s be honest—most Employee of the Month awards involve humans who can file their tax returns. But here at Clover Creek Cheese Cellar, our most valuable workers have four legs and have never once complained about the office Wi-Fi. This month, we’re Read more…
The true essence of our cheddar-making at Clover Creek lies in perfectly timing the cooking of those delicate curds to release the whey—a technique that’s become second nature during my tenure as head cheesemaker. After I cut the curds (see last time’s post), I need to continue to work more Read more…
Making your own kefir is one of those perfect kitchen projects that lets you serve your family something both delicious and healthy. Think of kefir as yogurt’s tangier, more probiotic-packed cousin – a creamy, fermented drink that’s been nourishing families for generations. A History of Kefir For centuries, families in Read more…
Meet Holly, our Employee of the Month and our herd’s undisputed queen bee (or should we say queen cow?). At 13 years old (a distinguished 62 in cow years!), this magnificent Milking Shorthorn brings the wisdom of a sage and the warmth of a summer day to our pastures. You Read more…
You’ve probably recited “Little Miss Muffet” countless times, but have you ever wondered what curds and whey are? Without curds and whey, we would never have the delicious cheeses you love to share with your family, and it all begins with a special ingredient called rennet. What is Rennet? Rennet Read more…
You know those weekend mornings when everyone’s still in pajamas and the house is quiet except for the coffee brewing? That’s the perfect time to whip up these Maple Cheddar Pecan Scones from Clover Creek Cheese Cellar. You deserve a breakfast that’s as special as those precious family moments. These Read more…
Let me introduce you to another one of the special ladies who help make your milk and cheese possible. Mikaela is our Employee of the Month for February at Clover Creek Cheese Cellar. Her ear tag may read #4, but she’s number one on the cows who take the longest Read more…
Have you ever wondered how a simple glass of milk transforms into the rich, flavorful cheeses you love? Let’s take another peek behind the scenes at Clover Creek Cheese Cellar and explore the fascinating world of cheese cultures. Good Bacteria: Not All Microbes Are Bad During our school tours, we Read more…