August 16, 2012
by Marybeth
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It’s time for another book review! This time, I’ve chosen “Clarabelle – Making Milk and So Much More” by Cris Peterson with photos by David R. Lundquist. “Clarabelle” is recommended by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture as an … Continue reading
July 19, 2012
by Marybeth
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Raw milk has gained a lot of popularity recently. There are claims that it tastes better, or is better for you, or can prevent/cure diseases. Frankly, those claims are not true.
July 17, 2012
by Marybeth
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Okay, “processing” is an ugly word. It makes me think of factories, and chemicals, and other icky things. But that’s the word that we use to describe what happens to milk after it leaves the cow and before it gets … Continue reading
July 12, 2012
by Marybeth
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Dairies have a pretty neat system set up for milking their cows and collecting and storing their milk. But what happens after the milk leaves the farm? Milk is picked up from a dairy farm every day. Some farms like … Continue reading
July 6, 2012
by Marybeth
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National Dairy Month might be over, but National Ice Cream Month is just getting started! We love our homemade ice cream maker – we start in June and use it all the way through the fall. Source Alarm Clock Wars … Continue reading
