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Crying for Cream

7/26/2018

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Cream…..that thick, luscious stuff that makes all our dreams come true.

You know it: whipped cream, butter, sour cream, and ice cream. The yummy goodness you pock and prod the local supermarket picking out your favorites only to find its more expensive than last time or your favorite just isn’t on the shelves…..

Admittedly, we don’t like electronical things….you can tell by our lack of blogging this winter. Besides age and life in general….we just don’t really like computers... ....anything that requires electricity just isn’t our thing…..Yes, even our coffee pot is the old tried and true non-electric version, makes the best coffee ever!

So luckily we were able to find a Manual Cream Separator from the Ukraine. Lovely thing, but with a shortage of milk because of pregnant does……we really didn’t have enough to spare. Don’t get us wrong, Adal did ok milking through the winter….but not much was left for anything else beside oatmeal, some cheese, and for general drinking.

But FINALLY, most of the kids are weaned and we have so much milk!!!! BUT……here we go with the buts… ..the directions weren’t what we had hoped for……though in English, not exactly explanatory in nature. Parts? Yep, it told us the names of the parts…..but not necessarily how to clean, use, and enjoy the thing.  We had used it once or twice last year, but hey that was last year!
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We’ve been using it for a while now and OH MY! How wonderful it is to finally enjoy the toy. Does it entail a little work, yes to clean…..but it is still so very worth having.  So let’s talk……………

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I Want a Goat NOW!

7/25/2018

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So, you want a goat…….that’s great. But don’t get excited just yet. Just because you want to buy a goat, doesn’t mean someone should sell you one even if they have one for sale. There's always more to this story........

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WADDL Testing!!!!

7/22/2018

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This month (July 2018) we chose to retest our entire adult herd. We are very happy to report that we have confirmed, AGAIN, that our herd is free of CAE, CL, Johnes Disease, and Brucella (Bangs).

We did not test any kids from this year.....honestly...if their parents are clean, so are they!

Anyone interested in buying some of our stock can request a copy of the test results through out email link at kalispell_kinders@live.com
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Whole new meaning to 'on the rocks'

5/7/2018

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Mom's hear the babies!

5/7/2018

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2018 Zip, Zip, Zoom, Zoom

5/7/2018

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First time out!
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Long time no blog ~grin~

5/7/2018

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Yes, we know, it’s been quite some time since we’ve blogged…..believe me, it isn’t that I didn’t have a lot to say, you know me…no excuse, but I will admit we aren’t as young as we used to be…..this winter definitely made us feel our age a time or two.

Anyways, we will be blogging again…..like I said, it’s not like I don’t have a lot to say ~grin~  Until then, check out our 'Kid News' page for our busy spring!

And if you just need a giggle or two......check out the 'Romper Room' section in our blogs.

Blessings
Brenda Lee
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Raw Milk Safety

6/15/2017

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Is raw milk safe? A question we have been asked more than once.  In fact, it is a question that keeps the argument over raw milk sales going.  What we say is, “we’ve been milking and drinking raw milk for over 9 years”. We gave it to my husband 100 year old gram without any harmful effects.  We’ve hear about every comment, technique, and handling method used by people and some have been quite shocking!

Let’s be honest though, the MAJORITY of people we know do everything they can to practice safe raw milk handling and wouldn’t dream of risking themselves or anyone else if they thought it wasn’t safe. 

Montana is very strict on raw milk usage.  It is legal for personal use ONLY and only among ‘close’ family members (meaning members living in your home). Raw milk is illegal to transfer to another for human consumption. Pet milk is illegal, goat shares aren’t legal, etc.  Though technically, goat shares are not considered legal, the State of Montana has never taken anyone to court over goat shares. Strict right? Yes, but many of us still want raw milk and our only legal option is to have goats.

So this blog is about how we handle raw milk and some of the things you should think about before you get raw milk from anyone.  Again, most of the people we know personally do everything in their power to keep their milk safe…..but there is always one out there that doesn’t.  

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Broth Baby!!

4/8/2017

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Fall has come and gone, but I find that winter is the best time to make broth. As the snows pile high and the outside events are limited to feeding and milking the kid critters….heating the house with the wondrous smells of broth just seems right. Like everyone else, I followed the broth recipes that most do, leeks, onions, carrots, so many vegetables added to our butcher bones. Until……..

You knew there would be a but, or until, if you read any of our blogs before. ~grin~

Years ago while shopping for the normal broth, you got to have these vegetables, I had a chat with a sweet older lady.  She grinned and asked me why I would waste a good carrot on broth!!  Really, she did…so my response was because the recipe I use said too…..such an adorable giggle she gave me. Then she proceeded to rest her arm lovingly on my shoulder and told me I was wasting my time, that a good broth didn’t need it. Then she told me her secret to a good bone broth….of course I listened, smiling politely, thanked her for her recipe. I then took my shopping home and chopped, diced, and followed my recipe.

It was years later that I finally followed her advice, and I have to admit, it wasn’t because I wanted to. Money was tight that year….try finding vegetables in winter in Montana, that didn’t cost an arm and a leg - let alone finding ‘fresh’ vegetables! Well, you can see where I’m going with this. A good broth indeed doesn’t need all those veggies, unless you’re making vegetable broth of course!

The first time I did it her way; I was shocked, pleased, and forever changed in how I make broth. I don’t regret making it this way; I just regret not trying it earlier. Not only do I save money, all those beautiful veggies can be used as food us, not scraps that go to the chickens.

So how do I make a good broth? Let’s talk…..


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Say Cheese PLEASE! {part 3 of 3}

2/24/2017

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Making cheese at home is more than a pleasure; it reduces our food costs, encourages us to utilize more of our own resources, and adds a whole new dimension to our lives.

We want to go into detail about the process we use for different cheeses, so this blog will not be our last cheese blog……..because of copyright laws, we can’t share the actual recipes……but we don’t always follow the recipes exactly either!

Take Feta, fabulously edible, tantalizing and aromatic!  This is one of many that we use and in all honesty, use often.  Feta freezes well, crumbles nicely and can be added to other cheese combinations to add a slight tang, even though it doesn’t melt as well as Provolone, etc.  

So let’s talk Feta cheese!!!!


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