We consider ourselves blessed to go to the church that allowed us to meet the Millers from Mill-King Market and Creamery. They are an amazing family! Even better, we finally made it to their farm. It is quite the operation, carried out with lots of love and dedication.
My husband and I have had plenty of intestinal issues over the past 3 years. From giving up store-bought beef, to not eating bacon, to only being allowed to eat mozzarella cheese! It has been quite the roller coaster as we discover what we can and cannot handle eating these days. I think that giving up ground beef was the hardest for my husband. His favorite meal is shepherds pie after all. This past year, we would occasionally make it to the Farmer's Market. Not often though. They had grass-fed beef from local farmers, but it was pricey. So we would get a couple pounds just to make a shepherds pie. Oooohhh it was soooo good! It was like a rare treat for us.
Fast forward to now!
After forgetting to check online for months, I remembered to look up Mill-King. So glad I did! They have a market store where you can find all kinds of treats from other local farmers. They also have their own ground beef! I have ordered that and even mayhaw jelly from them. Mayhaw jelly was my Nana's favorite treat. But she couldn't always find it her local market in Louisiana. So when I'd go visit, we would have toast and mayhaw jelly for a breakfast treat. I remember watching her smooth it over so carefully then say, "Mmmmm girl!" You can't imagine the joy I had when I got some from Mill-King. If only to relive those memories.
In addition to being able to order from them, they deliver! They were an amazing comfort to so many during our Wintergeddon months, as well as for those staying home during the early covid outbreak months. But they haven't just been there during those months. They are still holding strong.
Today, we took a family trip to the farm. We got a personal tour that allowed us to see and appreciate just how much goes into what they do. This family-run business is amazing! Our kids had so much fun. My husbands reaction to the farm got me. He is definitely a city boy! We even learned about a couple of historical markers that have a fantastic story to tell about the early days when pioneers were going west through Waco.
If you are local or come in for a visit, I highly suggest you check them out. Take the kids and ask them about their operation. The market store has all kinds of things you can get. Today's treats were some sodas, ground beef, and of course we couldn't leave without picking up Gigi's Fancy Fudge. You haven't lived until you try some! Next time, I want to try their raw milk. I hear the chocolate is divine.
How to find them:
They have a Facebook page that keeps you up to date. Their website to play orders, you just need to create an account and start shopping with local and wholesome in mind. If you want cleaner living, you want to see what they have to offer. It isn't just foods and milk! If you want to stop in, the store's address is 4483 Orion Rd, McGregor, TX 76657. Your GPS should lead you here where you will see a purple store sign pointing down the right way. However, it might not always like that address, so they suggest using 1410 Coyote Ln, McGregor, TX. This was the one I used since it was on their Facebook page. That is where our GPS led us to the sign. 
So let me know what you think! And if you do stop by, I'd love to hear your story. Drop me a comment. I promise I read every one of them. Let's keep supporting our local farms. And in the process, live better!
