by Christina Kurniak | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Family of Soft-Ripened Cheeses Soft-ripened cheeses are a broad and beloved family in the cheese world. These include famous names like Brie and Camembert, known for their creamy textures and white “bloomy” rinds. What makes them soft-ripened is the way they age:...
by Christina Kurniak | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
E. coli is a common bacterium that lives in the intestines of humans and animals. Most strains are harmless, but some can cause serious illness. As farmers, we want to educate our community about where Escherichia coli (E. coli) comes from, how it can affect health,...
by Christina Kurniak | Sep 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ever wonder why the price of our sheep dairy products is higher than the average store-bought dairy? As the family of three behind Secret Lands Farm, we want to be open about this. The cost isn’t just a number on a jar – it reflects the true farming choices we make...
by Christina Kurniak | Aug 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Eggs have long held the crown as the “perfect protein.” But science and tradition now show us other foods — often overlooked — can pack even more. And here’s the surprising twist: they’re not meat. They are dairy products made with sheep’s milk. At Secret Lands Farm,...
by Christina Kurniak | Aug 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Kefir grains are nature’s own probiotic powerhouse: jelly-like clusters of friendly bacteria and yeast that naturally ferment milk into kefir. In fact, research shows real kefir (made with authentic grains) can contain up to 50–100 different probiotic strains – far...
