Tagged With: Straus Family Creamery
A picture is worth …
Who are these famous people? Prince Albert? Vivian Leigh? Well, almost. Please meet two of my siblings, Albert (Prince of organic ice cream and other related dairy products) and Vivien (with roles in films as varied Peggy Sue Got Married, 13 Days and Freddy’s Nightmares). I’d never seen this photo – taken on a family … Continue reading
The Chair in the Middle of the Road
Despite repeated visits to the chiropractor, hot packs, cold packs and a random assortment of medications, nothing seemed to help Nigel’s back. Quite the opposite, in fact, and the pain continued to worsen. Then, on December 24, while cruising home to Dixon on Interstate 80 from the SF Ferry Plaza farmers market, a wooden chair … Continue reading
Burma project progress & 3 Cups lessons
Despite Hilary Clinton’s recent headline-making diplomatic meetings in Burma (aka Myanmar), the situation on the ground remains dire. I don’t profess deep knowledge of Burmese politics, but from what I personally observed, I have a very difficult time imagining anything substantive coming from this supposed political ‘thaw’. Here’s a recent report from a friend visiting our … Continue reading
Blessed are the cheese makers
Velveeta, Rondele and Laughing Cow. That’s what ‘cheese’ meant to me in the 1970s. Somewhat ironic, given that I grew up on a dairy farm that since has become emblematic of the sustainable, local and organic food movements. Once, I was embarrassed to admit to my city friends that I grew up shoveling shit. Today, farmers … Continue reading
WikiLeaks Breaking News: Straus Dairy Increases # of cows by 50% – Overnight!
San Francisco, CA (June 21, 2011) — Amid allegations of being ‘corporate agribusiness’ sellouts, and sending foodies into a frothing frenzy, Straus dairy – the nation’s iconic organic ‘family’ farm – announced the doubling of their herd size. Organic loyalists and activists expressed dismay and outrage. “You mean all this time they’ve just been pretending … Continue reading
The ‘Force’ is Strong … with MALT
There’s a story in our family, dark and unexplored, about how, many, many years ago, around the time I was born, there had been a rift between two men / almost brothers. A horrible battle ensued. There were no hands left clean. Somewhere, in that struggle, was born the kernel of an idea … to build … Continue reading
Milk Memories on Ethicurean.com and 3BLMedia.com
Today, Ethicurean.com published … er … my milky memoirs … I think this version is better than the one I posted a few days ago, but would love your opinions. And, I’m now a contributing blogger for 3BLMedia.com. Jimmy Stewart, cults, and a lot of broken glass: Remembering Straus Family Creamery’s opening day By Guest … Continue reading
Straus Family Creamery Turns 17!
It’s crazy to think it’s already been 17 years!! I had been working at Jewish Vocational Services in San Francisco, as a job counselor for newly arrived emigres from the (newly) former Soviet Union. Working in the organized Jewish community was pretty much the LAST thing I had imagined doing, but having returned a couple … Continue reading
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