Fresh Milk
Posted on 25. Aug, 2009 by Kate in Farm & Family, Recipes
Late Sunday evening my husband disappeared. He came home toting hobbles for Lolly’s (our new milk cow) back legs. Her milk was ready for us to start drinking, he explained, and the hobbles would keep her from stepping in or kicking over the milk bucket while he milked. (See this post for details.)
A gallon and a half is what we got to keep after he fed the calf. Yea!–no more going to the store for milk! The milk is warm straight from the cow so we put in the fridge.
This is what it looked like this morning when I took it out. You can see the cream has separated and risen to the top.
I used a one-fourth cup measuring cup to skim the cream off.
Hmmm…..fresh cream, an over abundance of kale in the garden, sausage in the freezer, and cool, crisp morning air. I think I may have to call my friend Jenni and request her Tuscan soup recipe!
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I am the mother of six learning to live in the country surrounded by in-laws. I've been married to the amazing Nate Palmer for 16 years; he is teaching me how to be a farm girl. In my spare time (okay--time I try really hard to set aside), I like to write. My first book, FALLING AWAKE, will be published in 2012 with Covenant Communications.
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Tamara Heiner
25. Aug, 2009
oh my that looks so awesome! I’m ashamed that you caught me complaining!
Kate
25. Aug, 2009
Tamara–that was not complaining. No one likes cleaning up throw up. I don’t care who you are.
sam
03. Aug, 2010
hello kate, i am a chef from the philippines. you talk about country life? may i Know Where is this? it must be fun’”
Kate
04. Aug, 2010
Hi! Welcome to my blog. The country life I blog about is in Utah, USA.