LEXINGTON BAKES & Straus Family Creamery

Meet Straus: Our Butter Partner

Our ingredient standards are simple. Real, Organic, & Fair.

When sourcing ingredients for our luxury cookies and brownies, we thoroughly evaluate ingredient partners’ standards, ethics, and commitment to people and the planet to ensure they align with our mission and values.

At LEXINGTON BAKES, we know that a truly exceptional baked good depends on every element—right down to the butter. That’s why we’ve partnered with Straus Family Creamery, a trailblazer in organic dairy, whose butter is as pure and flavorful as it is responsibly produced. From their family-owned roots and community-minded approach to their unwavering dedication to animal welfare and environmental stewardship, Straus Family Creamery embodies everything we look for in an ingredient partner.

A Family-Driven Legacy

Straus Family Creamery was founded on a family farm in Northern California, where a commitment to the land, the animals, and the people who help shape every product has guided the company for generations. They were among the first to embrace certified organic dairy farming in the United States, setting a new standard for how dairy products could—and should—be made. Their butter, churned from organic cream sourced from small-scale family farms, stands as a testament to what’s possible when you combine old-world craftsmanship with forward-thinking sustainability practices.

From day one, Straus has valued relationships over quick profits. By working directly with local farms, they create stable, fair partnerships that benefit everyone involved. The result isn’t just butter that tastes incredible—it’s butter that carries with it the story of a thriving agricultural community, one that cares about the well-being of people, cows, and the environment.

Pasture, Purity, and Process

Great butter starts long before the cream hits the churn. Straus prioritizes the health and happiness of their cows, ensuring they enjoy abundant pasture time, fresh air, and a natural diet free from synthetic hormones and GMOs. This humane approach does more than produce happier cows—it results in milk (and eventually cream) that’s richer in flavor and nutrients.

At the creamery, this pristine cream is treated with the utmost care. Straus takes a minimal-intervention approach, allowing the cream’s natural sweetness and character to shine through. The butter that emerges from this process is smooth, delicately flavored, and distinctly fresh, perfect for bringing out the best in our cookies and brownies. Every fold of dough and every swirl of batter benefits from its subtle complexity and unmistakable richness.

Leading in Sustainability

Choosing an ingredient partner who respects the planet is crucial to us at LEXINGTON BAKES. Straus Family Creamery sets a high bar in this department. As a certified organic operation, they adhere to rigorous standards that protect soil health, water quality, and biodiversity. But they don’t stop there. Straus actively invests in sustainable energy solutions, like methane digesters on their farms, which help capture greenhouse gases and convert them into renewable energy. This forward-thinking approach means that when we bake with Straus butter, we’re not just supporting a product—we’re supporting a more sustainable, resilient food system.

Their dedication to continuous improvement also leads to innovations that can inspire others in the industry. By sharing best practices and championing organic, pasture-based dairy, Straus encourages a model of farming that prioritizes the long-term health of the land and the communities who depend on it.

The Difference You’ll Taste

You might be wondering how all this dedication translates into the treats you enjoy from LEXINGTON BAKES. The answer is simple: flavor. Butter with real integrity brings unparalleled depth and character to our baked goods. Whether it’s the subtle sweetness shining through in a batch of sugar cookies or the comforting richness that makes our brownies just a bit more indulgent, Straus butter helps us create desserts that feel as special as they taste.

Most importantly, each cookie and brownie comes with the knowledge that by choosing Straus Family Creamery’s butter, we’re supporting a company that values fair pay, humane treatment of animals, environmental responsibility, and the health of future generations.

At LEXINGTON BAKES, this is what we mean by Real, Organic, & Fair. By partnering with Straus Family Creamery, we ensure that every bite you take not only delights your taste buds but also contributes to a better world. Their butter is proof that flavor and values belong together—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.