Farewell, January
“It seems like everything sleeps in winter, but it’s really a time of renewal and reflection.”
— Elizabeth Camden
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It's the final day of January and we've made it through the darkest weeks of winter, all of this feels monumental, doesn't it? The start of a new year brings so much excitement around here, but I especially look forward to the goal planning and dreaming for our family and farm business. And 2025 has some BIG things in store for us, I'm so excited to share with you all so soon! I hope your new year is off to a good start, too.
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This week, Jesse and I spent two (versus our usual single day) days in the creamery catching up on gelato, and with so much goodness. Not only were we able to restock some Buckeye, but we brought back some classic stracciatella (vanilla with chocolate flakes/pieces) and a brand new gelato: OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIE! Since we started making gelato in 2021, I've been thinking of bringing this flavor to life, but I couldn't pull the trigger until now. We settled on a cream cheese gelato base to mimic a cream cheese frosting with generous chunks of chewy oatmeal raisin cookies and a sprinkle of cinnamon. We finished this flavor with a handful of vanilla-soaked raisins for the right amount of sweetness. I'm so excited for you guys to try this one. And it's here in our farm shoppe this weekend, Saturday and Sunday!
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Farm shoppe hours:
Saturday 10am until 2 pm
Sunday 1pm until 3pm
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Links + finds from the week:
- Little House on the Prairie is getting a remake! Since we still watch this sweet show, I'm so excited to see what's in store.
- My new favorite cooking tool: it's like a spoon/spatula in one and I LOVE it. I've used it for everything from cookie dough to soup to sloppy joes. A multiuse tool you'll love.
- We're holding strong to our once-a-week homemade cake, and I'm excited to use freeze-dried strawberries to make a cute pink buttercream for Valentine's Day.
- It's no secret I love baby-wearing! My favorite newborn-3 months wrap is the Sollybaby, and my favorite 3+ months carrier is the Ergo360.
- I lovingly joke about the teenage-ness we're experiencing in our oldest, and though we still adore her, if you have a teen you'll appreciate this, too.
We hope you have the best weekend!
xx,
Lisa