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The Raw Adventure

Welcome! Follow along for raw milk recipes, inspiration, & farm life on our grass-based Jersey cow dairy in Virginia. I’m Kristen: wife to Ben, mama to five adventurous boys, and farmer-cook-fill-in-wherever-needed on the farm. :) Thanks for stopping by!

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Our Most-Asked Questions

If you recently found us, welcome to the farm! We are delighted to serve you across Virginia. I thought it would be fun to share some frequently asked questions, as you may have wondered some of these yourself. These questions are organized into three categories: The Farm, The Cows, and The Herd Share…

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Raw Animal-Based Ice Cream Recipe

This is ice cream you can feel so good about! You'll be nourishing your body & your family with raw, bioavailable vitamins, probiotics and healthy fats from the Raw Milk and Raw Cream, plus the addition of egg yolks and raw honey - it's packed with nutrition and you will feel so good enjoying it!

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Ordinary Moments

Ordinary moments from the past few weeks. ✨The farm life is often called “simple living” on instagram but if it’s like our life and the farmers/entrepreneurs that I know, it’s seldom simple…

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Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

You have to make this! The ice cream is made with raw milk and raw cream from our Jerseys, which creates a smooth, buttery ice cream. Throw in frozen cookie dough chunks and sandwich the ice cream between two soft cookies - and it’s amazing.

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The Creambrook Origin Story - Part 2

It felt like we were floundering without a direction. A goal came to mind to purchase a farm before Ben turned 30 years old. We began on a quest to find a dairy farm where we could plant our roots and raise our young family…

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The Creambrook Origin Story - Part 1

Creambrook Farm began as a dream in our minds as Ben and I were engaged in 2011. At the time, Ben was launching his farm business and I had a job on a nearby farm. The idea of farming together full-time as young twenty-something newlyweds was thrilling to us. Could we pull it off? Most farmers we knew had multiple jobs or “town jobs.”

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Homemade Greek Yogurt

Packed with protein and nutrients from raw milk, this thick Greek-style yogurt is delicious topped with granola and nuts, or whipped into a savory herb spread. Enjoy!

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All About Raw Kefir

Have you heard of Kefir? What is it? and… how is it pronounced? Let’s dive in.

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Raw Milk: 10 reasons to enjoy in 2024

Raw milk is an incredible health food with a multitude of benefits. A growing number of conscious consumers are learning about raw milk and how to source it from a trusted farm so they can enjoy all the goodness!

If you are curious about why raw milk is gaining popular momentum and why you should add it to your 2024 goals, then this post is for you!

Here are ten reasons to love raw milk:

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Our yearly reflections & planning

We hope you are enjoying the week between Christmas & New Years!🎄This is the time of year that Ben and I intentionally reflect on the past year and plan for the year ahead. This photo was from Christmas Eve - today is drizzly and cozy, perfect for talking & planning!

We remember all of the highs and lows and many pivots, changes, and growth opportunities that happened in our farm business, team, and family in 2023.

I enjoy reflecting on the many ways that we can see God’s goodness in our lives!

Making goals and planning for the year ahead is one of our favorites, too.

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