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Yogurt: Medicinal Food on the Homestead
Early in life, I had become familiar with yogurt dishes on our homestead on the western prairies of Canada. However, during that era of my life it was not my favorite food. That was to come later, when I gained wisdom.
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Goat Milk for Cow Milk Protein Allergies
In the debate between goat milk vs. cow milk, there is often the question of whether a milk protein allergy to one equals an allergy to both. In short; yes and no.
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Making Goat Milk Caramels
This fast-approaching holiday season has everyone scrambling to find some tasty, quality candy recipes. Have you tried making goats milk caramel?
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The Evolution of a Dairy Farming Business Plan
The small family dairy farm in Indiana run by Alan Yegerlehner produces grass-fed milk products, marketed from their pasture dairy. This has been their dairy farming business plan for generations.
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Types of Coagulants for Cheesemaking
Coagulating substances obtained from plants were probably the earliest alternative “rennets” and are what you would call true vegetable rennets. There’s a surprisingly long list of plant-based coagulants available.
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What Do Milk Expiration Dates Really Mean?
Is the milk expiration date really a cut-off where you can no longer safely drink the milk? Is it guaranteed to stay good until that date?
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How to Make Cheese Curds for Hard Cheese
Many dairy goat owners quickly learn how to make cheese curds and turn goat milk into soft cheese, but hard cheeses can be intimidating. Recipes may look daunting because they are longer and more involved, and your equipment needs will increase.
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Build Your Own Small-Scale Goat Milking Machine
If you’re raising goats for milk, it pays to build your own goat milking machine.
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The Udderly EZ Goat Milking Machine Makes Life Easier
So what do you do if your arms hurt too much to milk your goats? And how can a goat milking machine help?
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Getting Started With the Best Goats for Milk
Goats are fun to raise, and many people milk goats for their own use (for milk, and maybe cheese or other goat milk products) and some milk goats commercially. Here are some tips for getting started with the best goats for milk.
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