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Marissa Ames
Articles by Marissa Ames
Is Raw Milk Illegal?
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 is raw milk …
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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. Knowing how to …
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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. To be honest, I didn’t even …
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8 Uses for Whey Around the Homestead
Don’t throw out valuable products! There are many uses for whey around the homestead. As with coffee grounds for plants or cornhusks for mulch, these valuable byproducts can enhance your …
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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. The call came straight from the USDA: “Call me back when you …
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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? No, but the recipe you use depends on how you’re using it. …
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How to Make Mozzarella Cheese in Seven Easy Steps
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 dinner. When I …
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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. Making paneer …
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How to Make Cheese at Home: Crafting Hard Cheeses
Do you know how to make cheese at home? Are you ready to move from ricotta to Reggiano? Take a deep breath. The hardest part is maintaining temperature. Mozzarella, farmer’s …
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Why You Need the Right Cheese-Making Supplies
A good inventory of cheese-making supplies isn’t tough to obtain, or even expensive, but it’s necessary for good cheese. Here’s what you can substitute and why you can’t scrimp on …
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