One of our favorite ways to enjoy our fresh, raw milk. Add a little organic sugar, vanilla extract, and stir. Then pour into the neat ice cream maker and let it rip. (Thanks Aunt Joanne and Uncle Dan!!) Really easy, really good, and really a great way to end … [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...]