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Hey everyone!
We wanted to share some highlights from our recent cattle drive last Sunday. It was an early start for us, up at 3 AM and part way up in our state lease, horseback, by 5:30AM. We trailed our mother cows and their calves to their summer pasture up in our state lease. The cattle move so much easier in the cool of the morning. Take a look at the photos! In the last one, you can see some of our crew making the final hike on foot down a steep trail into Paintrock Basin. If you zoom in on the picture with Paintrock Creek in the background, you'll spot the lead of our cow/calf pairs crossing Laddie Creek around 10 AM. After reaching the bottom, we wait until all the cows and calves are paired up and nursing before hiking back up. It’s quite a trek, with a significant vertical drop on a very steep trail. These cows are part of the herd from which your beef comes. They lost their calves last Summer on the mountain, so they were dry when they returned home from Summer pasture. We kept them pastured here at home until the snow fell, then fed them a home-raised hay diet for about 2 &1/2 months before returning to spring grass. Exciting news – the first draft of beef will be butchered next week, with the next draft scheduled for the same time in August. They will be aged right across the county road at Paintrock Processing in a state-of-the-art cooler equipped with ozone to prevent mold growth. We prefer our beef aged for 25 to 35 days, and the butcher will provide his recommendation on the optimal aging period on the day of slaughter. Important Reminders for Beef Orders:
Happy trails and delicious meals, Diamond S
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We have some important updates and exciting news to share with you this week! Order Deadline First off, a quick reminder: the order deadline for next month is June 30th, tomorrow. Make sure to get your orders in by then to ensure you don't miss out on any of our delicious products! Thank you to all for bringing in your milk bottles whenever you pick up your orders. It a HUGE help and allows us to continue providing you milk easily and on time! Cheese Availability We currently have three different cheeses available: Swiss, Gouda, and Cheddar. If you'd like to place an order go ahead and do so on the website and we'll respond with the estimated delivery time once we have a better idea on inventory. Keep in mind that our cheeses require 60-90 days to age. We cut two wheels last Monday, and they sold out almost immediately. We'll continue cutting and delivering more as they become available, so stay tuned! Beef Orders All beef orders have been spoken for. If you've already placed your order, please contact Kris to get on the delivery list. You can text her at 307-272-5334 with a good time and number for her to get in touch with you, and she will coordinate the delivery dates and details. Kids and Dairy Cows We've had an incredible time lately with kids coming out to the dairy to learn what it takes to own and care for a dairy cow. Their eagerness to learn and get involved has been truly heartwarming. We love seeing the next generation show such excitement and passion for the dairy business! Thank you for being a part of our dairy family. We appreciate your continued support and enthusiasm. Stay tuned for more updates, and don't forget to place your orders by July 30th! Warm wishes! ![]() Hi, friends! Things have been in full swing around here these days! With the warmer temps comes irrigation, haying and cattle work. It’s a busy time of year for most ranchers and it’s only getting more crazy as the summer goes on. Anywho we wanted to give a shoutout to a former customer and friend of the dairy, John Boyd! He has been instrumental over the years from the set up of the website to all the behind the scenes items with how you all are able to place orders and even updating the weeks for order options when you add to your cart. We would be lost without John if we didn’t have his technical acumen throughout it all. Recently, John and his mom, Suzette, moved to Texas and we miss them both dearly. When they were preparing to move, they gifted us several charming items they had collected. Among these treasures was an adorable little Amish buggy. Our 6-year-old grandson immediately took to it, transforming it into a cozy bed for the cats. He's also decided that we need two tiny mules to pull it around, just like the cute mini mule colt we’ve seen. Can you imagine how fun that would be? We’d just like to say thank you to John and for all the work he has done for us and to wish him the best down in Texas! Cheese Updates This week we're cutting a couple of new wheels of cheese, so you can look forward to Good Ol' Gouda and Cowboy Cheddar being available next week. For this week, we still have a few packages of Saddlestring Swiss crumbles. These are perfect for frying into tasty fritters or slicing up to top your favorite burger. And don’t forget about our Grilling Cheese – it’s always a hit! We also have made another batch of our Schmeirkase cheese that will be available soon on the website! You can use this for a variety of different things like dipping pretzels in, nachos topping, spread on crackers, etc. Yogurt Specials We’re also whipping up a fresh batch of our popular Lemon and Vanilla Greek Yogurts. We’ll have enough to fill all current orders, plus we’ll have two of each flavor not yet spoken for. If you’d like to grab one this week, please let us know soon so we can set some aside for you. As always, hope everyone has a wonderful week and stays cool with these rising temps! ![]() Howdy, friends! We hope everyone had a meaningful Memorial Day weekend, filled with celebration and remembrance. It's a special time to honor those who have served our country, and we’re grateful for the sacrifices made. Most of the town used the weekend to participate in a local event in town called the Cowboy Carnival and there was an incredible turnout. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and meet new folks. There were so many fun activities to attend like a packing and colt starting clinic, quilt show, BB gun shoot, 5k, and of course, a tasty lunch with meat provided from one of the local ranching families. All in all we had a great weekend and we hope you all did as well! Dairy Updates We wanted to pass on a few updates/good-to-knows for this week as we get into June. Also, it’s not too late to place your June monthly orders so please get those in ASAP if you haven’t yet! Cheese Curds Galore! We’ve been whipping up cheese curds every week, and they’re quickly becoming a fan favorite. Our cheese curd bundle is the best value – choose any three flavors for $15! If you prefer to buy them individually, they’re $6.50 each. And heads up, our mozzarella cheese is in high demand with only four left, so grab them while you can! Aged Cheeses Update Our aged cheeses are completely sold out until sometime in July. We typically have between 10 and 12 gallons of milk each week dedicated to making cheese or other special products you request. Our fresh cheeses have been pulling at our supply, but don't worry – we have 8 wheels in the aging cave. These require a minimum of 2 to 6 months to age, involving lots of hours turning, brine wiping, and daily checking. Once we start cutting the wheels, you can look forward to some delicious Cowboy Cheddar, Saddlestring Swiss, and Good Ol’ Gouda. Keep checking in for updates! Flavored Yogurts Our flavored yogurts are available twice a month, and the Vanilla Greek Yogurt is becoming quite popular. Mark your calendars – the next batches will be ready the week of June 10th and June 24th. Thanks for supporting our dairy and hope everyone is enjoying the warmer weather as we lean into Summer! ![]() Hello Friends! Hope everyone is having a wonderful week and enjoying all this moisture we have been getting. We have a few updates for you all this week.
Embracing Nature: The Story Behind Wild Sunshine Tallow From an early age, Heather felt a deep-seated need to create and work with her hands, to delve into the wondrous properties of nature. It was during one such exploration that she stumbled upon the remarkable benefits of tallow – a discovery that would ignite a passion project like no other. The first time she ever used tallow, she was astounded by its transformative effects on her skin and its rich, savory flavor when used in cooking. It was a revelation, a glimpse into the boundless potential of natural ingredients. As the trend of tallow skincare began to gain traction, she knew in her heart that she had to take matters into her own hands and create something truly special. Her vision was clear – she wanted to harness the rejuvenating properties of nature to craft skincare products that nurtured and nourished the skin. And thus, Wild Sunshine was born, infused with the essence of the untamed wilderness and crafted with love and care. When she launched Wild Sunshine in September 2023, she was overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from the community. Her tallow skincare products found their way into the hands of countless children and women, each one enamored by its intoxicating fragrance and the remarkable medicinal properties it offered for their skin, no matter the season of life. Today, she is delighted to share Wild Sunshine with you – a labor of love that has been embraced by her family and every family she has had the pleasure of sharing it with. It's a testament to the power of nature and the beauty of simplicity. Specials of the Week:
And remember, cheese curds are available every week – because who doesn't love a little cheesy goodness? Warm regards, Diamond S Dairy Hello Dairy Fam! Here's a little insight into our delicious offerings, along with a recap of our recent homestead sharing day and some important reminders. You've probably noticed the delightful zing that the zest adds to both our blueberry and lemon yogurt flavors. But here's a fascinating tidbit – when we add either honey or pure maple syrup to our recipes, it seems to promote a bit of fermentation in the yogurts. Nothing to worry about, though; it takes weeks for any alcohol effect to occur, and the flavor subtly changes in a delightful way. Ideally, we love when our products are picked up on the day scheduled for delivery. That way, you get to experience our yogurts at their absolute freshest and best. Although, when cared for correctly, raw milk will never rot. It might transform into something different over time, but it certainly won't spoil. So, why not try making our blueberry sauce at home? Whip up your own fruit sauce using honey or pure maple syrup as sweeteners. It's a delightful pairing with our lemon yogurt or vanilla Greek yogurt, trust me! You can find the recipe for homemade blueberry sauce at the bottom. And speaking of our yogurts, we've decided to start making the lemon without the zest. Both flavors are now offered twice per month. Now, onto Saturday's homestead sharing day. We had a fantastic turnout we once again with around 15 kids! It's been incredible to see the interest from young folks, with 4 kids expressing enough interest to return for a longer stay. They’re all eager to learn the art of milking, and we couldn't be more thrilled to have them join us. Kids that would like to return to learn more about the art of milking will just need to reach out and plan a good time that works for them and we can get some sessions scheduled. It's been heartwarming to see the joy and enthusiasm shared by all with these past couple of events and everyone getting to learn and share and enjoying food together. Lastly, before I forget, a couple of reminders:
Blueberry Sauce
Ingredients:
Combine maple syrup/homey, lemon juice and 2 cups blueberries in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries are slightly softened and a syrup forms, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool. |
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