About the Author

Marissa Ames

Editor of Goat Journal and Backyard Poultry magazines, Marissa Ames runs a small homestead in Fallon, Nevada, where she focuses on saving and propagating rare breeds of goats and garden vegetables. She and her husband, Russ, travel to Africa where they serve as agricultural advisors for the nonprofit I Am Zambia. She spends her free time eating lunch.

Making Ricotta Cheese in a Slow Cooker

April 25, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Home Dairy

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.

How to Pasteurize Milk at Home

March 7, 2020 · Marissa Ames · Home Dairy

Learning how to pasteurize milk at home is just one facet of owning dairy animals. A crucial one.

Ask the Expert

September 14, 2019 · Marissa Ames · 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 …

8 Uses for Whey Around the Homestead

March 14, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Home Dairy

Add to Favorites 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 …

Understanding Cultures Used for Making Cheese at Home

March 14, 2019 · Marissa Ames · Home Dairy

Add to Favorites Though people have been making cheese at home for millennia, the rules changed with pasteurization. Here’s how to use cultures for safe and successful dairy products. Pieces …

About the Author

Marissa Ames

Articles by Marissa Ames