Hello Everyone!

We hope you enjoyed the Brie and Camembert Diamond S had available last week. If you would like more or are still needing to try some get in touch with Kris to place an order. Here is a look at the cheesy dessert we tried this weekend. It was brie, topped with delicious fresh raspberries from Lloyd Craft Farms, baked inside an egg washed crescent roll. Brie is delicious paired with many fruits and wine.  

This week we are excited to bring back Halloumi – here is some information on halloumi since not too many of us have heard of this type of cheese. 

It's hard to remember a time when halloumi wasn’t a mainstay of British dinner tables – As Cyprus edges towards giving its national cheese protected status, there's no better time to pick up a pack and try a new way with halloumi.
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It’s not authentic, because in Cyprus, halloumi is strictly made of goat’s or sheep’s milk, but at Diamond S Delights this week we have our delicious Brown Swiss and Jersey A2 milk made into Halloumi with the addition of fresh mint. This gives it a unique character and looks beautiful when sliced across the grain to expose the mint leaves sandwiched within the fold of the cheese.  Grill or pan-fry halloumi and serve with other Mediterranean-style foods for a special meal or snack.  Or try one of the recipes we’ve found that sound pretty darn good.

Not only are we bringing back halloumi, but marinated feta as well! The cheese is aged a week in the fridge, then marinated in extra virgin organic olive oil.  Spices used are crushed garlic, rosemary, basil, black pepper and organic tomatoes from Lloyd Craft Farms are added to the mix. 

If you would like more information on our products, or to place an order, use the email or Facebook links at the top of the page or give us a call! As always, thanks for your interest in Diamond S Delights!

~Blaise for Diamond S Delights

Hey Everyone,
My name is Blaise Allen and I will also be helping Emma and Kris keep the blog updated and continue to show you new and exciting Diamond S Delights every week. I am from Meeteetse, Wyoming and love everything that has to do with the outdoors (hunting, fishing, camping, riding etc.). 

Besides spending time outdoors I also love to cook. I will occasionally be showing you some of the meals I cook using delicious Diamond S Delight products. Tonight I cooked Lasagna using farm fresh mozzarella, ricotta, and cottage cheese. Diamond S Ranch grass fed beef and homemade spaghetti sauce was also thrown in the mix! 

After dinner I decided to try Kris' recipe that is similar to whipped cream. Fromage Frais is mixed with Creme Fraiche and a little bit of sugar topped over Diamond S organic lemon flavored yogurt and freshly picked apples. The meal was delicious! ​

Contact Kris to get the products and remember to subscribe to the blog for weekly updates sent to your email. ​The subscribe button is located on the right hand side of the webpage.

​As always, thanks for your interest in Diamond S Delights!

​Hey everyone,

I guess it's time I introduce myself to all of you. Some might already know me and others might not but I'll be trying to get a new blog up every week for Diamond S Delights to keep you all informed of everything going on. 

I'm Emma Green and I'm originally from a dairy farm in western New York. However, I live in Hyattville now and am enjoying helping Kris every week at Lloyd Craft Farms! It's great seeing everyone's interest in all the new products Kris has been making every week and it allows me to get back to my dairy roots. 

​This week Diamond S Delights will have an assortment of delicious yogurts available! The flavors will be honey vanilla, lemon and two fruit varieties. Give Kris a call by Thursday, August 18th if you'd like us to set any aside for you.

As always, thanks for your interest in Diamond S Delights!

Well what are you waiting for!?  If you've got a milk order, you can now do pickup at the shop - through the front door, in the fridge.  We're still working on the milk barn, but now we're also using it for business!

For the rest of January 2016, come stock up on Mozzarella Cheese. It's 25% off, up to 4 pounds per order.  

If you would like to make your own, it takes about 1 gallon of whole raw milk to make 1 pound of cheese.  If you send me an e-mail, I'd be happy to share with you a recipe and how we make it here at the Diamond S.  Do you have any favorite cheese or milk-product recipes? Please share your ideas with us, and let's make something delightful together!

​Here is what we did today for a snack - made with fresh Mozzarella Cheese on a toasted kefir biscuit with ham and last summer's tomatoes dehydrated for winter use (at left). At right, Mae shared with us what she and Dusty had for supper using Diamond S Mozzarella.  

What kind of culinary fun have you had with Diamond S Delights? 

​Now look at that picture of Miss Bessy again.  Look at her udder! Now, let's take bets on how much milk production she will work up to.  

Keep in mind -on the 16th, she let us have 3 cups, and this morning was 1 1/2 gallons - but in a couple more days we hope Bessy will be adjusted to her new home without her calf.

The closest estimate to the actual production on Wednesday, January 20th, will win a pint jar of marinated feta! 

To place your bet:  Send me an e-mail or add a comment on our Facebook Page with your answer.  Let's see how many we can get to try and guess what Miss Bessy can do.  Pass her picture to your friends and family and have them send in their answers too!  We'll announce the winner Thursday the 21st.

​Good luck!

We finally moved Miss Daisy and Miss Hannah down to their new home yesterday!  And your milk pickup will now be thru the front door in the frig right there in our little ranch store, at Diamond S Delights.   We're still doing a lot of shuffling, but we are now officially milking there.  

Somehow, in the midst of all this activity, we managed to purchase a new milk cow! But really, is there ever a good time to purchase a milk cow???  I've asked myself that so many times I can't count.  We need milk if we want cheese though, and she is a sweet cow, for the most part, with what looks to be lots of milk. 

However that could take a few days...  Last night she let us have 3 cups, this morning 1 1/2 gallons,  but in a couple more days we hope Bessy will be adjusted to her new home without her calf.  

Thankfully this morning before daylight Gene went to check to see if the heat was still on at church and all three girls were almost to the corner of Cold Springs and Alkali roads, Miss Bessy was leading the pack...