Raw milk

[Guest guest]

Goats milk has smaller proteins than cow milk and is naturally homogenized. If

you leave a quart jar full, at most you will be able to skim a teaspoon or two

off of the top, it doesn't separate like cows milk does. They sell mechanical

cream separators specifically for goat milk, but I read to fill a quart jar, let

it sit for a day or two, skim off the cream, separate it in another container,

and wait until is enough to do something with. Very tedious, I know. If

someone has a better idea, I'd love to hear it.

Dona

Raw Milk

Can some please explain the process of separating raw milk. I have

had raw goats milk sitting in a glass jar for almost a week now (as

per Sally's instructions) and I don't really know what's going on

with it? It's winter here so the weather is cool. The milk is

still mostly liquid, just a little chunky on the top layer and this

is fizzy.

Thanks,

in Oz.

[Guest guest]

Good milk should come from grass-fed (maybe some hay in the winter) heirloom

breed (Jerseys, Guernseys) cows. Can you visit the farm? You can then see

how clean the operation is. Don't be too accusatory with the farmer, just

ask what the cows eat and what kind of cows they are--maybe ask him if he

and his family drink the milk raw. He should also have lab results of

bacteria count and other stuff, I think...others will be able to answer this

question better, I think.

Raw Milk

> I am just starting this way of eating with my family. I live in ND

> and have found someone 30mi away in MN to buy raw milk from. I am

> wondering what questions do I need to ask this farmer about his milk.

> I am concerned about health and safety because I have small

> children. I also have the usual preconcieved notions about raw milk

> and would appreciate any encouragement/wisdom on the topic.

> Thanks,

> Nichole

> PS I have a daughter with eczema and a husband with severe seasonal

> allergies and I have heard that raw milk helps with both, true?

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