More and more people across the country are being treated to something delicious as they find a burgeoning variety of fresh dairy products made in small batches on little farms and in small creameries. The taste is worth the extra money.

These operations are turning cow, goat or sheep milk into simple, straightforward foods like crème fraîche, butter, buttermilk, ice cream, puddings, custards, yogurt, yogurt-based sauces and yogurt drinks. Many of these dairies also sell unhomogenized, and in a few cases even unpasteurized, milk with an old-fashioned farmhouse flavor.

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Here in Salem, we’ve had home delivery service from Homestead Creamery for about 9 months.  In addition to milk, they make their own butter and ice cream.  My kids love the white and chocolate milk, and the ice cream is delicious.  Our household has gone from drinking less than a gallon of milk a week to 2-3 gallons each week.  I wish Homestead Creamery also made cheese and yogurt.