07Jan

Creamery Team Spotlight: Joan Backes

Joan Backes, or Joanie as we call her, is one of our three ice cream makers here at the creamery. In addition to that, Joanie also makes sure that we have all of the ingredients we need to make each flavor, and ensures that we have enough of each flavor in stock. Joanie joined our […]

Posted by Josie Rozum
On January 7, 2018
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31Dec

Ringing in the New Year

It’s that time of year when we reflect on what the past 365 days have brought us, what they have taught us and all those things that make us grateful for starting the creamery. We are so humbled by the support of our customers who continue to stay loyal to us and who help spread the word that we are […]

Posted by Josie Rozum
On December 31, 2017
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26Dec

Curd-prese Pasta Salad Recipe

Good on their own or in your favorite recipe, cheese curds add flavor to your cooking. This pasta salad uses our fresh cheese curds for a delightfully squeaky take on traditional Caprese pasta salad. With fusilli Pasta of the Prairie made in Marion, IA, and cheese from Dan and Debbie’s Creamery in Ely, IA you can […]

Posted by Josie Rozum
On December 26, 2017
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18Dec

Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe

Posted by Josie Rozum
On December 18, 2017
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16Dec

Manicures and Pedicures for our Cows

Hoof health is extremely important in the dairy industry. Cows hooves grow just like finger and toenails, and as with humans, they require grooming. Preventing and treating hooves is a never-ending task when you’re talking about 150 cows. We do this year round, but especially this time of the year when planting and harvest are through. […]

Posted by Josie Rozum
On December 16, 2017
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14Dec

Creamery Team Spotlight: Bridgette Banda

Bridgette Banda, although not related by blood, she feels like family. Having moved to Ely, Iowa from Colorado in July 2016, she expressed interest in joining our creamery team. After meeting her it was clear to see how perfect she was to be a part of our ‘family’ at the creamery. She puts a smile […]

Posted by Josie Rozum
On December 14, 2017
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12Dec

Real Homemade Butter Recipe

Nothing beats homemade butter made with our fresh whipping cream. Give this recipe a try and taste the difference farm-fresh cream makes in real butter. Adding cinnamon, onion and chive, or cranberries can give your butter a festive twist. Ingredients: 1 pint of Dan and Debbie’s Whipping Cream 4 Cups of Ice Water Salt, […]

Posted by Josie Rozum
On December 12, 2017
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20Nov

10 reasons why we are thankful to be dairy farmers

This is the time of year when things tend to settle down ever so slightly and giving us a chance to reflect on the past year. We settle upon our finances, think through what worked well and what didn’t, and make plans for the year ahead. As ideas start surfacing we are often reminded of […]

Posted by Josie Rozum
On November 20, 2017
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13Nov

Creamery Team Spotlight: Brian O’Keefe

Brian O’Keefe has been working in the make room of the creamery since the beginning. As Dan’s nephew, he is part of both the Takes family and our Creamery family. Brian moved from St. Louis to Ely almost two years ago to help us bring farm-fresh dairy to this Iowa community, and has been a […]

Posted by Josie Rozum
On November 13, 2017
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10Nov

Homemade whipped cream with Dan and Debbie’s Heavy Cream

A homemade whipped cream, tastes infinitely better than any aerosol can or tubs of fake “whipped topping.” This simple recipe can add a completely different delicious dollop to your holiday desserts. Dan and Debbie’s Homemade Whipped Cream Ingredients: 1 pint | Dan and Debbie’s heavy cream 2 tbsp | sugar 1 tsp | […]

Posted by Josie Rozum
On November 10, 2017
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