As a raw dairy owner and milk cow connoisseur, I must own a dozen cheesemaking books, at least. All of them are excellent and I use them frequently, however, this…
Starting a Homestead: Advice for the first year
Starting a homestead. It all started with a chicken. A rooster actually. Living in a run down, 120 year old original homestead that was home to more mice inside then…
Dairy Animal Mistakes; My Epic Failures
Early last year, in the prime of calving season, a dear friend of mine lost her beloved dairy cow. She had just calved a beautiful Jersey bull (one of Tanks…
Milking Machine. Pros and Cons
I often get asked whether I hand milk or use a machine to milk out my dairy cows. The answer is, both. There is definitely a much admired simplicity in…
10 Reasons Why You Need a Cow
I used to dream about having cows on the homestead. Milking them and making cheese from their delicious raw milk. Brushing and grooming them. Loving on them. I craved the…
Saving Tank
I just want some babies!! That’s all!. Just a few sweet little calves to run around and lick my face. That’s all I want. Ok need! I NEED me some baby calves…
Homemade Raw Butter & Cultured Buttermilk
The act of making homemade, naturally cultured butter today is a lost art. When I tell people that I make my own butter, they scrunch up there face and say…
