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| Ninibini |
Posted - Apr 28 2012 : 6:07:54 PM
Hi girls!
I'm SO excited! I just found a dairy that makes bi-weekly local deliveries of raw milk and other dairy products, among many others! I would really like to order, but would love to hear your take on raw milk first... What's it like? Do you love or hate it? Why do you find it appealing/unappealing? Does it really last about two weeks if it the seal remains unbroken? Do you find raw milk to be more filling, so you need less? Or do you love it and find your family just craves more! Have you ever gotten sick from it? Have you ever used it to make homemade yogurt and/or cheese, and, if so, how did it turn out? Have you personally noticed any health benefits from drinking it? I really need your opinion and input. There are many, many reasons why I'd like to switch, but I no absolutely no one who has ever used it. I was so happy to find it's available in our area. Please - share your thoughts! Please!!!
Thanks so much!
Nini
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| BusyBeeMary |
Posted - Jun 28 2012 : 7:48:22 PM
Moved to our little homestead in the country in Idaho for two weeks now, before we unpacked, we put a huge garden in, and got raw milk. I was raised on it as a our on a dairy farm in California and was so excited to get back on it. Been slowly reintroducing it to myself and my husband.... And to ky 5 yearold grandaughter who didn't like to drink milk.... Two weeks fast toward. She asks to drink milk contanrly now and my husbands tummy issues are decreasing as well as my ibs. We live the taste, the heartiness and the knowledge that we are doing our bodies a favor by adding beneficial bacterias into our tummies. Yay for raw milk, now back to the unpacking.
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Mary Fitzpatrick
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| MiaBella |
Posted - Jun 14 2012 : 2:47:56 PM
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Originally posted by Ninibini
Holey Moley! Can you say FREIGHT TRAIN? Suddenly last night I got the worst cramps ever - like birth pains, and then a freight train ran through me. It lasted a couple of hours. I also had icy chills, nausea...yuck. I went to bed around 7:30, then woke up at 3:30 with a much milder case of "the freights"... I went back to bed after my DH and DS left for work, slept a few hours and woke up feeling nauseous as all get. I nursed a couple of cups of tea with lemon and started feeling better around 3:30 this afternoon. I had a very light lunch with about a 1/2 cup of raw milk, and then a full dinner, and haven't had any other symptoms (but also haven't had any more milk!). I am wondering if this is all normal when you make the switch? I am afraid I might have been a little over-zealous on Thursday morning, opting for a full glass of milk with breakfast. Maybe too much, too soon? Eghads - that was no fun! And my face looks like it's breaking out a little bit - not pimply, but with light bumps, but not hive-y looking. My DH says it's the milk and that I'd better quit while I'm ahead; but I'm thinking that it might all be new to my system, and I could build up a tolerance a little at a time. Then my husband saw the news of the E. Coli outbreak in GA/FL, et. al., and he is really upset and worried that I'm the first case in PA! Oh my word... I doubt I'm the first case in PA... and I am hoping the milk isn't "bad." If it were a problem with the milk, surely I wouldn't be the only one with symptoms by now! - Nini
Probably just your body getting used to the GOOD bacteria in the milk. If symptoms persist then you may need to see a doctor or contact the dairy.
Michelle
Farmgirl Sister #4097
MiaBella Farm
New Caney, TX
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| MiaBella |
Posted - Jun 14 2012 : 2:45:32 PM
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Originally posted by Sugar Girl
Only way you can get raw milk here in califorina is to have your own goats or cows.
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You can buy raw milk from Organic Pastures in some stores, just Google them. Not sure where you are located but I know Goodman's Organic store in Riverside sells their milk. I buy it when I come to CA to visit my grandbabies who live in Moreno Valley.
Also, if you go to www.realmilk.com you can find dairies in your area.
Michelle
Farmgirl Sister #4097
MiaBella Farm
New Caney, TX
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| .Linz. |
Posted - Jun 14 2012 : 06:48:22 AM
Pam, have you looked into Organic Pastures in Fresno? http://www.organicpastures.com/products.html They sell organic, grass-fed, raw milk & I think they ship it, too.
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| Sugar Girl |
Posted - Jun 13 2012 : 9:51:05 PM
Only way you can get raw milk here in califorina is to have your own goats or cows.
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| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jun 12 2012 : 05:54:51 AM
I just made ricotta using our raw goat's milk. It turned out very nice. I would love to find raw cow's milk for other cheeses and especially butter.
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| thebyrdhaus |
Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 09:59:30 AM
OHMYGosh, I am so jealous of all those who have access to raw milk. I grew up on it and my children did for many years of their young lives. I so wish I could find some in my area.
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| houligan19 |
Posted - Jun 10 2012 : 08:09:17 AM
I love raw milk. I am lactose intolerant and because raw milk is not processed, I can drink it. The processing kills the bacteria that help to digest the lactose so I can't drink regular milk. The day I discovered raw milk was the best day ever!
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| NeeneeB |
Posted - Jun 09 2012 : 05:12:56 AM
Love it too! I can get it locally which is great but it's getting more popular and sometimes I miss out. I tried buying some organic milk but discovered that because it has to ultra pasteurized it has no taste! I use the raw for drinking as well as cheese, yogurt and kefir.
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jun 08 2012 : 5:42:14 PM
Holey Moley! Can you say FREIGHT TRAIN? Suddenly last night I got the worst cramps ever - like birth pains, and then a freight train ran through me. It lasted a couple of hours. I also had icy chills, nausea...yuck. I went to bed around 7:30, then woke up at 3:30 with a much milder case of "the freights"... I went back to bed after my DH and DS left for work, slept a few hours and woke up feeling nauseous as all get. I nursed a couple of cups of tea with lemon and started feeling better around 3:30 this afternoon. I had a very light lunch with about a 1/2 cup of raw milk, and then a full dinner, and haven't had any other symptoms (but also haven't had any more milk!). I am wondering if this is all normal when you make the switch? I am afraid I might have been a little over-zealous on Thursday morning, opting for a full glass of milk with breakfast. Maybe too much, too soon? Eghads - that was no fun! And my face looks like it's breaking out a little bit - not pimply, but with light bumps, but not hive-y looking. My DH says it's the milk and that I'd better quit while I'm ahead; but I'm thinking that it might all be new to my system, and I could build up a tolerance a little at a time. Then my husband saw the news of the E. Coli outbreak in GA/FL, et. al., and he is really upset and worried that I'm the first case in PA! Oh my word... I doubt I'm the first case in PA... and I am hoping the milk isn't "bad." If it were a problem with the milk, surely I wouldn't be the only one with symptoms by now! (My guys only "tried" it, I've been drinking it!) What do you all think? I know you're probably laughing and rolling your eyes at me, huh? LOL! I'm sorry! We're just new with this, and want to make sure there isn't more to be concerned about than meets the eye! In all fairness, I had been a little bit "stuck" for the past few days (had some foods in the diet that we don't eat to often, too!), so I'm wondering if the introduction of raw milk just helped flush out my system! Ugh... why can't this just be easy? The milk is SO good!!! Thanks for helping! - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jun 06 2012 : 7:44:03 PM
LOL! Marylyn! That's exactly how I described the milk to my son to get him to try it! It's like liquid ice cream without the sugar and flavoring! SO rich and soooo good! :)
Thank you, Lindsey! I love their website and really do trust them, but it is SO nice to hear from someone who has seen it and can confirm how nice and clean it is! I actually bought two gallons of their raw milk today, as their next drop isn't for two weeks from this coming Friday. I'm sure I can buy more at the health food store in the interim if need be. I am really looking forward to placing a bi-weekly order, though - I'd love to try their cheese, yogurt and butter. I probably won't order too much meat from them for now, as we have a wonderful local country smokehouse and butcher that carries organic, local meats, but I am going to give it a try, too, at some point! The drop off point is so much closer to our home than the smokehouse/butcher. It might serve quite well come winter months when traveling in the snow becomes rough, you know? :) But thank you, really - your post makes me feel even better about buying from them! (I googled it - they're almost three hours away from us! Eghads!!!)
Hugs to all -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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| .Linz. |
Posted - Jun 06 2012 : 7:13:03 PM
I live pretty close to that place (Your Family Cow) - need to visit it sometime soon. A friend of mine sometimes buys milk, other dairy products, and meats from them and it's a super nice, super clean place. I loved how they handled the whole thing earlier this year - and I'm still not convinced that the people were getting sick from the milk, because the norovirus was going around at the same time. Anyhow yes - I'd say definitely go for it!
We have dairy goats and drink the milk raw. It's absolutely the best! So many benefits.
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| Marylyn |
Posted - Jun 06 2012 : 6:23:52 PM
I lived on a dairy farm in the late seventies and for most of the eighties, a total of 14 years..we drank raw milk everyday, my kids were raised on it and only one time in all those years did we have to dump a tank of milk due to mastitis. The mastitis was caused due to weights being placed on the milking machines to milk her out more quickly. I always called raw milk 'liquid ice cream'...we drank it all the time. I made butter, but mostly I would pull the jug out of the fridge, shake the cream and milk together, pour a glass and drink! My kids were all born while I lived there and grew up drinking raw milk....funny, when we left the dairy and started buying milk it took years before my kids would stop shaking the milk!!! Hehehehehe
I wouldn't stress over it too much....it's milk....drink and enjoy!
Love,
Marylyn
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jun 06 2012 : 5:01:32 PM
Oh, girls!!! Where do I begin?! I decided to purchase our first gallon of raw milk from the health food store today (same farm), figuring we should slowly introduce it into our diets. We all tried some at dinner and oh-my-WORD!!! YUM!!! There's just nothing like it!!! I am hooked! THANK YOU for encouraging me to give it a try! I realize it may take a little while for our digestive systems to acclimate, but in all honesty, at this very moment, I can never see us returning to regular store bought organic again! WOO HOO!!!
Now I can make even healthier and tastier yogurt and cheeses... And I'd like to try making other delicious things, too! I am just so thrilled to be able to provide my family with such nutritious food! YAY!!!!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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| BusyBeeMary |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 9:59:24 PM
Thanks for the recipe. Moving to Idaho very very soon. Have already sourced out my raw milk supplier. Cane wait. I have two ice cream makers, want to make a bunch up for stocking the freezer.
To Live a Full life one must LOVE MANY THINGS- Vincent Van Gogh
Mary Fitzpatrick
#3232
http//www.Thepurplecrazylady.blogspot.com
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 6:03:32 PM
Yes! Thank you, Annika!!! Sounds awesome!!! :)
I hope to place my first order tomorrow for next Friday... I just have a scheduling conflict with the drop off time. :( I'm going to work it out if I can, though, believe me!!!
Is there anything special I need to know? Like... How to separate the cream, make the butter, etc.? I'm dying to do all of it. I already make mozzarella, so I'm super excited to try that, too. Is there a special site you can recommend for tutorials? I'm just about as green with all of this as a girl can get! But I've sure got the "can do" attitude!!!
Thanks girls - you ROCK!!!!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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| Annika |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 5:26:06 PM
@Mary ~ Where are you moving to in Idaho? More farmgirls in Idaho is always a good thing 
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| BusyBeeMary |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 5:12:52 PM
Thanks for the recipe. Moving to Idaho very very soon. Have already sourced out my raw milk supplier. Cane wait. I have two ice cream makers, want to make a bunch up for stocking the freezer.
To Live a Full life one must LOVE MANY THINGS- Vincent Van Gogh
Mary Fitzpatrick
#3232
http//www.Thepurplecrazylady.blogspot.com
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 3:34:06 PM
I love drinking raw milk. Nothing better.
Marly
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| Annika |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 1:40:05 PM
When I have raw milk, this is what I whip up by hand. Old Fashioned Ice Cream ~ 4 whole eggs, Sweeten to taste, 1/2 tsp salt, 3 c. heavy cream, 1 Tbs. vanilla, 2 qt. raw milk. Beat eggs until light. add sugar & salt gradually, beat well, add cream, vanilla & milk (last). I don't have an ice cream maker, so mine turns out more crystallized in spots, but this recipe should work in an ice cream maker, I'd think. Fresh strawberry or peach ice cream is so yummy! Our recent favorite is espresso flavored ice cream! Mexican chocolate (cinnamon-chocolate) is next up on my list of flavors to try
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| BusyBeeMary |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 1:16:23 PM
Ohhh raw milk ice cream. Anyone have a recipe for it?
To Live a Full life one must LOVE MANY THINGS- Vincent Van Gogh
Mary Fitzpatrick
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 12:53:56 PM
Raw milk is the BEST milk! Go for it! Plus raw milk makes the best cheeses ever! I haven't made raw milk cheese myself but I've eaten lots of it and its by far my fave. There are just so many "pluses" of raw milk I could go on forever! Try it, you LOVE it! :)
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| Annika |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 12:52:23 PM
I love raw milk! so long as the animal is healthy and clean, and the milk was gathered cleanly I have never had a problem with it. I'm trying to wheedle the hubs into letting me get a mini jersey so that I can have my own milk , cream and other dairy yummies =) Raw milk ice cream is to die for..not that I need it, but just saying
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
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| Primitive DIVA |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 12:41:05 PM
LOVE my RAW Milk.....! If you are looking for a dairy in your area visit www.rawmilk.org
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I threw off my high heels to move to our dream 10acre Texas homestead. Goats, Chickens, Garden and Orchard and more!My current LOVE is making fermented and cultured foods/beverages.
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Apr 30 2012 : 06:10:32 AM
Oh - and the "Current Events" link leads to information concerning their experience surrounding their voluntary suspension earlier this year. What a wonderful would this would be indeed if more people shared their level of utmost integrity and responsibility. I wish they were my neighbors!
Farmgirl Sister #1974
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