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Full vs. Mini Jersey Cattle
Mini Jersey cattle are a great investment. Homesteaders interested in buying a dairy milk cow should consider this breed. Jersey cattle are a convenient source of raw milk. You can drink their milk or turn it into other delicious milk products like...
Oh my! Is Raw Milk Illegal?
Is raw milk illegal? It depends on where you try to buy and sell it. That is the least complicated answer to what is an otherwise complex question. Raw milk is a tightly regulated industry in the United States. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Can You Die From Drinking Raw Milk?
Drinking raw milk has its benefits. If it didn’t, we wouldn’t have our own Jersey cow here on our homestead. Raw Jersey milk literally saved my life. So, obviously, I am a huge proponent of including it as part of a healthy diet. That doesn’t mean...
Jersey Cow vs. Holstein Cow
The Jersey cow is one of seven different breeds of dairy cattle in the U.S. They produce some of the highest-quality raw milk for human consumption. Packed with nutrients and vitamins, raw Jersey milk can be part of a healthy diet. It is a great source...
Homemade Ice Cream Made Easy
Homemade ice cream – especially when made from raw Jersey cow milk – is an amazing treat any time of year. My kids frequently ask to make it because it is tasty and easy to prepare. You do not need an ice cream machine or any other fancy (and expensive)...
How To Use Milk in Buttery Biscuits
Using milk in buttery biscuit recipes is a sneaky way to improve texture. If you have ever made biscuits from scratch, then you know most recipes call for water, not milk. I am here to tell you to ignore that directive and replace any amount of water...
4 Reasons to Drink Raw Milk
Should you drink raw milk? Absolutely, if you want to experience all the health benefits it has to offer. I get why some people hesitate to try their milk raw. In 1987, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated the pasteurization of all...
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