Humble Beginnings

Raw Milk!!!

I just had to share this information because I'm just so excited.  I received an email earlier this week from the lady we buy our beef from (Wild Type Beef) that there is now a local dairy that's selling raw milk.  I talked to the owner of the dairy farm yesterday and he's just as nice as can be.  He's been in the dairy industry for many years, operating a 1,000 head dairy farm in the Panhandle of Texas.  He and his family moved down here to Central Texas about three years ago to start their own dairy farm.  And, now they're ready to start selling to the public.

They grow their own food for their small herd, have them tested for diseases, do not give them antibiotics or hormones, are inspected by the state every month and are licensed to sell raw milk in Texas.  After speaking with our "beef lady" (Sarah), I'm going to buy our first gallon this weekend.  Yeah!!

It's cheaper than the organic milk we buy now and local!!  My goal is to spend only $100/month at our local grocery store and either growing our own food or buying it from local farmers.  I'm very excited about this.  I'll be able to make our own butter, buttermilk, whipping cream, and even cheese!!

Aaron (the owner) is also hoping to start a little market by the end of the year selling their milk, cheeses and other produce (from their neighbor). 

If anyone uses raw milk, please leave me a comment on how you do your own butter, etc. I can't wait to get started!!!

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{ 07:54 , Thursday, July 24, 2008 } { Posted by gokings13 }

http://www.realmilk.com/where2.html

This site has ooodles and gobs of information!
I hope it helps!!
laura

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{ 09:05 , Thursday, July 24, 2008 } { Posted by LivingSimple }

Hi--We too buy raw milk and I make my own butter...we do it the 'old fashioned' way by skimming the cream after it settles in the top of the milk, put the cream in a quart or pint jar and shake it till you get butter(about 15 minutes)...then remove the butter from the buttermilk(not cultured) put the butter in a bowl and wash it with water until it runs clear...add a bit of salt to taste, stir it in..walla! You have butter...please email me if you want more detailed instructions. You can also view pictures here

http://www.homesteadblogger.com/SimpleLiving4Us/101512/

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~Kris

Edited by LivingSimple on Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 08:06