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Why We Produce Non-Homogenized Milk—and Why You’ll Love It

1/30/2025

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As dairy farmers, we believe that milk should be enjoyed as nature intended—rich, creamy, and minimally processed. That’s why we produce non-homogenized milk, also known as cream-line milk. This means the cream naturally rises to the top, just like it used to before industrial processing changed the way most milk is made.

At our farm, we take pride in offering fresh, wholesome dairy straight from our cows to your table. If you haven’t tried non-homogenized milk yet, here’s why we think you’ll love it.

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The Cottage Cheese Craze: Your New Protein-Packed Lunch Hero

1/13/2025

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If there’s one ingredient that’s been quietly making a comeback in kitchens everywhere, it’s cottage cheese. Once considered a retro diet food, cottage cheese is now being celebrated as a versatile, nutrient-packed powerhouse—especially for those looking to boost their protein intake. Whether you’re meal-prepping, snacking, or building a balanced lunch, cottage cheese deserves a spot in your lineup.

Why Cottage Cheese?

Packed with high-quality protein, calcium, and essential nutrients like vitamin B12, cottage cheese is a superstar for anyone looking to fuel their body and stay full longer. One cup of low-fat cottage cheese packs around 28 grams of protein, making it an excellent addition to your midday meals without overloading on calories. Plus, it’s a blank canvas for flavors, so it works in both sweet and savory dishes!

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The perfect queso with a twist

11/4/2024

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We found the perfect new queso recipe for you to try and it has a secret ingredient... cottage cheese!
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Only three ingredients make this quick, easy, and delicious. The cottage cheese packs this queso full of protein, making it the perfect after school or afternoon snack to keep you full until supper.
If you haven't jumped on the cottage cheese train yet, now is the time. Cottage cheese is full of protein, vitamins and minerals making it a great healthy snack on it's own, but it's creamy, mild flavor makes it great for adding to some of your favorite recipes.

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What is cheddaring?

6/7/2023

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You know what cheddar cheese is, but do you ever wonder what it is that makes cheddar cheese, cheddar cheese?
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Cheddaring is the process that cheese must go through to become cheddar. It is what gives the cheddar its density and texture. We start making a vat of cheese by pumping in milk, mixing in enzymes and rennet, and then letting the vat cook. This causes the curds to form in the vat. Then we drain all the whey out.
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As the whey drains out we are left with a large vat of tiny matted together cheese curds. After most of the whey is gone we cut the big mat of cheese curds into smaller rectangles. Then we start flipping the squares of cheese and testing the acidity of the whey as it drains out of each slab. This tells us how often to flip or turn the cheese. Eventually we start stacking the slabs of cheese on top of each other, which pushes even more whey out. This is cheddaring and how we make both our cheese curds and cheddar cheese.
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Perfect Jalapeno Poppers

5/30/2023

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If you've been looking for the perfect recipe to add to your summer rotation this is it! The heat and tang from the peppers, paired with the creamy cheese blend and salty bacon is a treat for your palate. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or a party appetizer, jalapeno poppers are always a hit.
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I'm all about keeping things simple and jalapeno poppers are great for that, just a few ingredients and minimal clean up required! Grab some jalapenos, cream cheese, WW Homestead Dairy mild cheddar, bacon, and a few seasonings. You'll also need a cutting board, sharp knife and a baking sheet.
Making jalapeno poppers is a straightforward process. If you've never done it before you'll be happy with how easy it is! Slice your peppers in half and remove the seeds and membranes. If you enjoy the spicier side of life you can leave some of the seeds and membranes. Then you'll stuff your peppers full of your cream cheese, cheddar and bacon mix. After that there ready for the oven, cook them until they are melty, crispy and ta-da! The perfect jalapeno poppers.
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With this recipe, you'll be creating your own jalapeno poppers that are sure to please your taste buds and impress your guests. Get ready to spice up your summer snack table enjoy this fiery snack!

Recipe

6-8 servings     ~    Prep Time: 25 min     ~     Total Time: 40 min
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Ingredients:
  • 12 jalapeno peppers
  • 2 cups shredded mild cheddar
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 6 slices of bacon, cooked & crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • green onions or chives, topped
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Cut jalapenos peppers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon or knife to scrape out seeds and membranes (leave a few if you like a little more heat). Set peppers aside.
  3. Mix together shredded cheese, cream cheese, bacon and seasonings.
  4. Fill each pepper half with cheese mixture. Try to keep mixture level with the top of each pepper so that during baking they do not bubble over. Place each pepper on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake until tops are bubbling and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions or chives.
  7. Use any extra cheese mix as a dip or sandwich spread.
Let us know how your jalapeno poppers turn out! Is there anything extra you like to add to yours?
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A Sweet smoothie recipe

5/19/2023

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What’s the secret to the perfect smoothie? Cream line milk! If you’ve been making your smoothies with anything else you are missing out. We all know smoothies are the perfect, healthy summer breakfast or afternoon snack. A good smoothie, is quick to make and ends with a sweet, healthy treat.
 
Not only can you use a smoothie to fit more fruits (or veggies) into your day, but they are simple and by using milk means you're getting a healthy dose of protein, essential vitamins and minerals. You can make your smoothies as fancy as you want, but sticking to 2-3 ingredients keeps things easy and allows you to perfect your basic recipe before adding more ingredients.
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WW Homestead Dairy cream line milk is sure to make your regular smoothies even better then you remember. Our whole milk adds a whipped cream like texture to your smoothie and makes you feel like you’re eating ice cream for breakfast. Once you’ve made a smoothie with non-homogenized milk, you’ll never want to switch back!
 
Try our recipe and let us know what you think! Once you’ve perfected it sub in your favorite fruits, add some protein powder for an extra boost or (maybe) even add a few veggies.
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Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe (makes 2 servings)
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 banana
1 cup WW Homestead Dairy whole milk
 
  1. Add ingredients to blender and blend on high until fruit is well incorporated. If needed scrape down sides and blend a second time to ensure all fruit is well mixed.
  2. Add to glasses and serve!
                               
Comment below and let us know your favorite smoothie ingredients.
 
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Creating the perfect cheese board

5/13/2023

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Let's make the perfect cheese board! Easy and simple or fancy and complex, cheese boards are the perfect addition to any holiday, a night with friends or everyday entertaining. They make even a normal Friday night dinner just a little bit more special and even kid’s love being able to browse and choose the perfect, delicious snack.

Not only are cheese boards fun to look at and eat, but they are so fun to make! And best of all they appeal to almost everyone and can be customized for any occasion. Pick your favorite cheeses, make them sweet or savory, add the perfect crunch with nuts or crackers, and cured meats or fruit to finish them off.
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Planting season has begun!

3/30/2023

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The warm weather and sunshine we've been waiting for has finally arrived. Feeling the heat of the sun is a welcome treat after the winter months. A few weeks ago we were seeding oats and this week started planting corn! While the older generation is hauling around seed corn and working in the fields, the younger generation is just as busy hauling critters around the farm.

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last minute winter projects!

3/15/2023

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Spring keeps making tiny appearances, followed by another winter storm here in NE Iowa. Before you know it we'll be busy with fieldwork and cheese curd production, so full steam ahead with all of the winter projects we had planned for 2023.
If you follow us on our social media pages, you may have seen a post about our updated walls in the milking parlor. They needed to be replaced after years of cows bumping into them. Not only did they not look good, but they were getting difficult to clean, which made them really not look good. Now the walls are new, shiny and clean!

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Beer Cheese Dip

3/10/2023

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You're going to love this recipe! It's quick, easy and perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day or kicking off March Madness.
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