The Story of A Sausage

The Story of A Sausage

The Story of A Sausage I‘m gonna let you in on a little secret…I’m not really a bacon guy. Don’t get me wrong, I like bacon. I think ours is better than most. It’s just that it has become so trendy I keep expecting someone to open a Bacon...
Too Much of A Good Thing

Too Much of A Good Thing

Too Much of A Good Thing Farmers Markets are hip. What used to be a weekly trek to go get fresh fruit and veggies and a loaf of bread baked that morning has become a place where you can do ALL of your food shopping. When we started Victorian Farmstead, I had to do...

Meet David Cowan, Owner of Our Hometown Box

Dave Cowan, of CrossFit Sebastopol, has a passion for helping people live a healthier lifestyle. A former paramedic and Cal Fire employee, his exercise philosophy is one that anyone can get behind: “Be fit enough to save your own life.” He admits that he...

Meet Joanna of Santa Rosa Strength and Conditioning!

Hello VF Fans, My name is Joanna, I live in Sebastopol, I have a couple kids that might be rock stars some day, and I’m a competitive Weightlifter – that Olympic Sport where people hoist heavy barbells from the ground to over their heads. I’m also the founder...
The Paleo Diet: A Meat Company’s Dream!

The Paleo Diet: A Meat Company’s Dream!

The Paleo Diet: A Meat Company’s Dream! September is Paleo Month here at Victorian Farmstead. I’m sure some minor politician in some small backwater town with way more juice than I have has already made this proclamation and presented a fancy scroll...
Back to School

Back to School

Back to School This year, Back to School is a really big deal. As of today, Jackson- turning 14 next month- is a Freshman at Analy High School. Molly, halfway to 12, had her first day of middle school today. Laura and Grandma Sally have spent their day sobbing and...