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Making Milk (Even Raw Milk) Easier to Digest

While doing some research on Ayurvedic health, I came across some interesting ideas in regards to the most digestible way of drinking milk. Ani and I are now drinking our goat Zipporah’s milk. I am only milking about a 1/2 pint per day because I am only milking her in the mornings and her little [...]

Best Breed for Sheep Milk

Like all livestock, every sheep breed can be milked, however, there are several types of sheep that produce more milk than others. The East Friesian breed, originating in Germany is considered the highest preforming milk breed in the world. Along side the Friesian, the Awassi breed in the Middle East region produces large amounts of [...]

Drinking Sheep vs. Goat Milk

 

Feeding "Naomi" California Reds

 

I love sheep, I can’t deny it! I love how much they depend on their master for all their needs. I love their floppy ears and their beautiful “fluff” coats. I love sheep cheese, though I have never tasted their raw milk. It is my dream to have a few sheep [...]

10 things to always have in the fridge/freezer

Stock, beef or chicken stock for soups, stews, sauces and to drink as a healing gelatin and mineral rich tea.
Butter, unsalted, preferrably from grassfed cows if you can afford it. Plain butter is better than no butter. Ani will eat it by the stick if I let her….a spoonful or two is a better size. [...]

My 10 Healthiest Foods

Raw milk, from a cow, goat or sheep
Free Range Eggs
Cultured and fermented foods and beverages, Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Kombucha, Kefir, Yogurt etc.
Homemade bone stock
Homegrown vegetables and fruit
Healthy fats such as real butter, coconut oil, cod liver oil, etc
Fresh fish
Range free, grassfed beef, lamb, bison, elk, etc.
Soaked grains and seeds.
Dark chocolate