Dappled Path Homestead

07/03/2026

A quick reminder!

Milk and yogurt pre-orders are open today for Friday pickup.

Choose from fresh whole milk, chocolate milk, coffee milk, and creamy Greek yogurt from Guardian's Farm in Southbury.

Orders close Monday at 6:00 p.m. to allow time for the dairy to prepare each week's order.

To place an order, send me a message or order through the online store. Thank you for supporting local farms! 🤍

07/03/2026

Due to the holiday weekend, the stand will be open both today and tomorrow from 10–4!

Looking for a new coffee to try? This limited-release Timor Maubesse from Sacred Grounds Roasters is a medium-dark roast with notes of honey and cacao nibs. It's organically grown, fair trade, and roasted nearby in Sherman.

I love being able to offer products from local makers alongside the food we grow and source, and Sacred Grounds is one I genuinely enjoy using at home.

You'll find this blend, along with Sacred Grounds' year-round favorites, at the stand while supplies last.

Stop by to browse local coffee, pantry staples, preserves, dairy, and more while you're out enjoying the holiday weekend. 🤍

07/02/2026

Not everything from the garden gets canned or frozen.

Dehydrating is one of my favorite ways to preserve food because it takes up very little storage space and concentrates flavor. Tomatoes can be blended into powder for soups and sauces, added to breads, or rehydrated for cooking. Jerky is a shelf-stable, high-protein snack that’s perfect for hiking, road trips, or busy days.

A little time now means less waste and a well-stocked pantry later.

If you’ve been wanting to learn more about preserving your own food, keep an eye out—I have a hands-on summer food preservation class in the works, and I can’t wait to share the details. 🍅🥩

06/29/2026

🥛 **Last call for dairy orders!**

Just a reminder that **today is the last day** to place your order for this week's fresh local dairy.

Available for pre-order:
• Milk (Whole White, Chocolate, & Coffee)
• Creamy Greek yogurt

**Orders close today at 6:00 PM.**

🇺🇸 **Please note:** Because of the holiday, **pickup will be this Friday from 10:00 AM–4:00 PM** instead of Saturday.

06/27/2026

A peek at what’s on the shelves today… 🤍

🌾 Wild Hive Grain Project flours, oats, and black turtle beans

☕ Sacred Grounds Roasters coffee, roasted just down the road in Sherman

🧈 Ronnybrook Farm Dairy butters

🥚 Fresh duck eggs from Twilight Dreams Farm in Roxbury

🍓 Locally made jams, mustards, and pantry staples

🌿 Fresh herbs from the garden

Every item here is carefully chosen. Supporting local isn’t just about where something is made—it’s about knowing the farmers, bakers, and makers behind your food. These products can all be found within an hour of our stand and are produced by small family-owned farms.

The stand is open today from 10–4. Stop by and shop local. 🤍

Don’t forget to put in your milk and yogurt orders from Guardian’s Farm in Southbury!

06/26/2026

📅 **Holiday Schedule Reminder**

Guardians Farm dairy orders are due by **6:00 p.m. Monday** for **Friday, July 3rd pickup** at the stand. Because of the holiday weekend, dairy pickup will be **Friday instead of Saturday**.

One of the things I love most about partnering with Guardian's Farm is just how local they are. Located less than 8 miles from us—about a 15-minute drive—they're close enough that we can truly know the people behind the products we offer.

If you've never tried creamline milk before, you'll notice the cream naturally rises to the top. Just give it a gentle shake before pouring and enjoy milk the way it used to be.

**Available by pre-order:**

🥛 **Whole Creamline Milk**
• Half Gallon — $6
• Gallon — $9

🍫 **Chocolate Milk**
• Half Gallon — $7
• Gallon — $13

☕ **Coffee Milk**
• Half Gallon — $8
• Gallon — $14

🥣 **Greek Yogurt**
• 8 oz — $5
• 16 oz — $9

Please send us a message by **6:00 p.m. Monday** to reserve your order.

Thank you for supporting our little family business and our neighboring farms. Every purchase helps strengthen a community of local producers who care deeply about quality, stewardship, and feeding their neighbors.

We look forward to seeing you **Friday, July 3rd!** 🤍

06/25/2026

Lately I've been thinking a lot about what homesteading means to me.

It seems like the word has taken on a life of its own. Depending on who you ask, it's become an aesthetic, a trend, a competition, or something political.

For me, it's none of those things.

It's been a lifelong passion that's slowly brought me to this point.

It's the quiet I find working in the garden. The soul-settling peace that anchors me to the present.

It's stepping outside first thing in the morning to check on the animals while the birds are just beginning to sing.

It's kneading bread because I enjoy the process.

It's feeding my family with food that comes from farmers I know by name—where I can see the fields my fruits and vegetables are grown, see the lives the cows, pigs, and chickens have lived, and know there was hard work, care, and gratitude every step of the way.

It's hanging herbs to dry, preserving food when it's in season, and watching the plants I started from seed finally begin to bear fruit.

It's choosing to put the welfare of my animals first, and choosing to support other local farms that do the same.

Most of all, it's how I reconnect—with the seasons, with food, with my family, and with myself.

This life isn't always easier. It certainly isn't always cheaper. But it's worth it. It's definitely not about trying to do everything on my own. It's about balance, cultivating community, and recognizing that we all have something to learn from one another.

I'm simply trying to live a little more intentionally and set the example I hope to for my son.

If anything, Dappled Path Homestead isn't about becoming more self-sufficient, fitting in with the latest sourdough trend, or belonging to a movement.

It's simply a name for a way of life that allows me to be more present and care for my family in a way that leaves me feeling fulfilled and whole.

And if I'm lucky enough to share a little knowledge, inspire someone to try something new, or encourage another person to slow down and appreciate the beauty around them, then that's simply a gift of this journey.

That's what homesteading means to me.

06/24/2026

🌿 Garden Question 🌿

When the herb garden starts taking off, what's your favorite way to save it for later?

Do you dry your herbs, freeze them, make pesto, infuse them into oil, or have another method?

Around here, we usually choose drying. It's simple, doesn't take much, and we love having jars of homegrown herbs in the pantry to cook with all winter.

What's your favorite way to preserve fresh herbs? We'd love to hear what works for you!

06/23/2026

Tiny peaches today, jars of jam tomorrow. 🍑

We're already dreaming about peach jam, peach pie, sweet snacking, and of course the super delicious summer staple: grilled peaches.

06/22/2026

Last call for milk and yogurt orders! Get your orders in by 6:00 pm tonight. www.dappledpathct.com

A reminder to put in your milk and yogurt pre-order by 6:00 pm on Monday! These orders can be picked up on Saturday at the farm stand. Options are as follows:

Whole or Half Gallon in white, chocolate, or coffee milk.
Plain Greek yogurt in 8oz or 16oz quantities.

Visit www.dappledpathct.com to place your pre-order.