We love yogurt! The good yogurt is so expensive though. I don't buy it nearly as much a I would like. Last year when we were milking Epie, I experimented with making yogurt, and I made at least a gallon a week during most of the milking season. It was one of the things I … [Read more...]
My Milk Parlor: Adaptations for a Smaller Cow
Not too many homesteaders who dream of having a family cow will be blessed with a beautiful milk parlor. Back in the late 70s and early 80s, my parents ran a commercial dairy. Then they found out that my dad was allergic to cow dander and hay, and shut it down. … [Read more...]
Milking Two Cows–My Morning Routine
This morning, I hand milked both of our milk cows for the first time. I still need to work the kinks out of my routine, but this is how it went this morning...5:00 am: My alarm went off for the first time. Grabbed Simon and started nursing so he would sleep through my … [Read more...]
Grouse Creek’s Newest Addition
Meet Samurai. I had a nice surprise waiting when I went outside yesterday afternoon to do some chores. I wasn't expecting another baby on the place until the middle of the month, but Epie decided to change my plans. She had herself a fine looking bull calf. Jayme named … [Read more...]
Maggie Milk: Chocolate Edition
We love flavored milk! Chocolate, strawberry and vanilla are among our favorite flavors. Before we started paying more attention to food labels, Nesquick used to be a staple ingredient in our home. Now, we try to eat more real food and less processed. That means … [Read more...]
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