4 Questions to Ask Your Raw Milk Farmer
Before you buy raw milk from a supplier, ask these four questions to ensure high-quality and sanitation practices for preventing illness.
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How Raw Milk Protects Against Respiratory Infections
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‘Tis the season for sniffles, sneezes, and other unpleasant illnesses. Cold medications are flying off the shelves as your friends and neighbors seek relief.
On our Jersey milk cow farm, we subscribe to the belief that an ounce...
A Short Course on Jersey Milk Cow Management
Owning Jersey milk cows has many benefits, including providing access to flavorful and nutrient-rich raw milk. Before you can reap the delicious rewards, you must first learn how to properly care for your Jersey cattle to ensure a sustainable and...
4 Easy Steps to an Easter Feast
Creating an easter feast doesn’t have to wear you out for this holiest of holidays. Easter is a time of celebration. What better way to rejoice in the risen Savior than by gathering around the table to enjoy a delicious meal with your loved ones?
Preparing...
How to Freeze Raw Jersey Cow Milk
Raw Jersey cow milk is a treat any time. You can drink a big glass of it to wash down a meal, or turn it into butter, ice cream, or yogurt.
If you’re lucky enough to have Jersey milk cows on your homestead like we do, gaining access to raw milk...
Butter Churning with A2 Jersey Cow Milk
Butter churning is a rewarding—and tasty—experience that can bring homesteaders back to the simplicity of traditional food preparation. When you own Jersey cattle, you can take your butter to the next level by using raw A2 Jersey cow milk for butter...
Best No-Knead Bread for Your Homestead Meals
No-knead bread sometimes gets a bad rap. After all, with a nickname like “poor man’s bread,” it doesn’t exactly sound appealing. When you know the reason why it’s called that, it makes more sense (hint, hint, it’s because it uses very few ingredients).
Depending...
How to Make a Homestead Thanksgiving Meal
One of the best things about living on a homestead at Thanksgiving is making a tasty meal from scratch. Some homesteaders can source all (or nearly all) of their meal ingredients themselves, eliminating the need for over-processed foods from the local...
Making the Best Homemade Egg Noodles
There’s just something about foods made from scratch that tastes better than store-bought. Case in point: egg noodles. Not only do homemade egg noodles taste better, but they also are healthier for you. Making your own dishes from scratch allows you...
Best Crockpot Recipes for Fall
Fall is one of those times of the year when comfort food becomes a popular meal option. Fewer things taste better than a crockpot recipe for fall that’s simmered all day long while you’ve toiled away on the homestead. From crockpot corned beef to...