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Marissa Ames
Articles by Marissa Ames
How to Make Paneer Cheese
Knowing how to make paneer cheese was a crucial skill for some Indian and Pakistani families. It provided quick, safe vegetarian protein to round out a healthy meal.
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How to Make Homemade Sour Cream
How do you make sour cream so it’s the pure, cultured treat it used to be? It’s not hard and it’s very rewarding.
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Making Ricotta Cheese in a Slow Cooker
Accidental Ricotta. Isn’t all cheese intentional? Perhaps making ricotta cheese at home started with an ancient accident.
A homesteader’s kitchen arsenal includes knowledge of crafting dairy products.
Adventures in Making Goat Butter
The first time I tried making goat butter, I didn’t have a cream separator. I didn’t have much of anything. But I tried anyway.
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A Homemade Buttermilk Recipe, Two Ways!
Where can you find a homemade buttermilk recipe to suit your cooking needs? And is making buttermilk difficult?
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How to Pasteurize Milk at Home
Learning how to pasteurize milk at home is just one facet of owning dairy animals. A crucial one.
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How to Make Mozzarella Cheese in Seven Easy Steps
Add to Favorites You can learn how to make mozzarella cheese, start to finish, within thirty minutes. It’s so easy you can do it while crafting the rest of your …
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A Delicious Cooked, Nonalcoholic Eggnog Recipe
Though we love the smooth, custardy sweetness, we may hate the additives listed on the back panel of the carton. But you can enjoy this treat year-round by following an easy nonalcoholic eggnog recipe.
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Ask the Expert
Add to Favorites Do you have a goat question? You’re not alone! Check here to see if your question has already been answered. And, if not, use our chat feature …
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Is Raw Milk Illegal?
Add to Favorites Humans have enjoyed raw milk benefits for millennia. But now only 28 American states allow the sale of raw milk and it is illegal in Canada. Why …
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