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Bobolink update: Market Schedule, farm store open NYE, 1/2 & 1/3 plus a little cow beefcake

Bobolink Dairy & Bakehouse Update

December 30, 2025

Starfinder, the "it" boy for 2026


Our herd is a mixed breed that we've developed, comprising of the ancient Kerry cow crossed to small-statured lineages of Ayreshire, Guernsey, and other dairy breeds. Our cows are small and sturdy. Our bulls know their job, are intelligent, and don’t worry about human interlopers.

Farm Store Schedule:



Wednesday, 12/31 - 10-3

New Year's Day 1/1 - CLOSED

Friday 1/2 CLOSED

Saturday 1/3 - 10-4

Sunday 1/4 - 10-4



Use this discount code for $5 off shipped orders by noon on Monday, 1/6/2026:

NEWYEAR2026



Farmer's Market Schedule:


We will not attend Farmer's Markets this weekend, here's the schedule for the second weekend of January, with cooperation from the weather spirits.


Saturday, January 10, 2026

Pleasantville Farmer's Market, 9:30-12

Tucker Square GreenMarket, 66th & Broadway, 8-1

West Windsor Community Farmer's Market, 10-1


Sunday, January 11, 2025

Denville Farmer's Market, 10-1


The Sparta Farmer's Market and the Hunterdon Community Farmer's Market are closed for the winter.


We've got a schedule page on the website, so click here to see the season's plan.

The farm store hours are M 12-3, WThF 12-6, S&S 9-5.


Our baking days this week: Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday.


Our breads stay fresh for many days, and freeze exceptionally well.

We always have plenty of our lovely breads available frozen.


Pre-order cut-off time information:


The pre-order cut-off for Saturday markets is Friday at noon.


The pre-order cut-off for Sunday markets is Saturday at noon.


For the farm store, please give us 2 hours lead time!


Thank you!


Pre-orders can be placed through our website here.


Please place pre-orders by the noon the day before the market!


The pick up location options are listed with each item.



Please note that the option for pick up states, "Bobolink Farm Store OR selected market location". So don't worry that you'll need to pick up at the farm, we get it! If you want to be doubly sure, leave us a note in the check-out. Thanks!

Cheese forecast (cheeses are raw unless otherwise stated):
Amram: A small, round delight named for the music icon, David Amram. David is a dear friend, and got Jonathan started on his cheese making career when we were neighbors in Putnam Valley, NY! Perfectly ripened to soft edge with delightful semi-soft center!
Cider washed Amram(sold out) A lovely little round delight named for David Amram, and washed in Ironbound Hard Cider during the ripening process. Our current Amrams are beautifully firm and dry, perfect for grating! Silver Medal winner at the World Farmstead Cheese Awards in 2018, Lyon France!
Baudolino: Earthy, fudgy, everything you're dreaming of. Amazing with any fruit!
Cowsley: (sold out) Our newest creation is a fresh, bright, and sunny lactic cheese called Cowsley because it's all about the cows. These small rounds have a lovely tang, just perfect in salads, soups, and omelletes! 100% grass-fed, vat pasteurized.
Drumm: (very little available, farm store only, more in January) Winner of Super Gold in the 2025 World Cheese Awards! Bright as a sunny day, light in the center, yielding on the edge. Dreamy no matter how you pair it!
Endgame(sold out) Beautifully stinky, dig in!
Grana: A blend of our firmer cheeses, grated for convenience. Use as you would a Reggiano, but a bit moister, with a lovely intense flavor that's perfect on pasta and salads!
Jean-Louis: Bold, bright, complex and strong! Always delightful on a cheese board, or sprinkled in soups, salads, or tarts. We have plenty of this beautiful cheese, Drumm's bolder older brother!
We also continue to carry the following cheeses made by our Amish colleagues in Lancaster, PA:
Cave-Aged Cheddar: a truly exceptional cheddar, sweet, mellow. Currently 24 months old. Go ahead, use it in mac & cheese...a little goes a long way.
Frolic: Alpine style, mild but not simpleminded, great in sandwiches or on its own, melts well. Try it in french onion soup!
Cheddar Grand Reserve:  Made in 2019, this cheddar has lovely crystallization!
These two need to be pre-ordered for Tucker Square:
Amish Schmearkase: Dense, semi-soft texture, nutty and buttery with the lightest hint of stink.
Amish Blue: Subtle and complex cultures, rich milk flavor. This is the blue that folks who don't like blue will like!
Available for shipment or pre-order here, or come out and shop at the farm.


Whey-Fed Pork is IN!


We have all cuts available, and will be processing more in the weeks to come. Please check out the selection through this link, and please pre-order to avoid disappointment. We don't mind storing your order for a bit, if you can't pick up right away.



Please email nina@cowsoutside.com if there's a special cut you'd like to get.

Join us for a class in 2026!


We've been offering classes in Bread Making and Cheese Making for many years, and 2026 will be no exception! The bread classes accommodate 12 students, the cheese classes are limited to 4. These classes are designed to give you the scientific understanding, as well as practical hints and tips. Bread students bring home at 3 breads, a starter, and recipes. Cheese students can pick up their cheeses 60 days later, once the cheeses are ripened in our cave. Interested adolescents are welcome.


If you give this as a gift, just let us know the names of the participants in the order notes, or email nina@cowsoutside.com!


Click here to reserve a class!

Whey-fed Pork

Whey is the by-product of our cheesemaking, and we gather the whey daily to feed it to a group of heritage breed pigs each season!


We're supplying the fridge and freezer at the farm store over the next few weeks, and updating inventories as we go. Please email nina@cowsoutside.com if there's something special you are looking for.


100% grass-fed Beef

We have some inventory online here, and a limited range of cuts at the farm store. We'll bring our delicious 90% lean ground beef to markets, with a selection of other cuts as well. Come on down!


Pastured, suckled Veal

We currently have a full selection of veal options in the farm store and online! Come on in, or check out our offerings at the farmer's markets.


Our pastured, suckled veal, was raised by our cows on the pasture, being suckled by mama, grazing, and getting plenty of fresh air and sunshine.


Harvested just a short ride away, we are proud to bring you meat that we feel is ethical, regenerative, and, of course, delicious.

Bye for now...stay safe, eat well, spread love...

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