I am going to start making our own butter. As I now have only raw milk it will be possible. The cream that forms is beautiful and I plan to buy more milk that I will skim. The remaining milk can be used to make yogurt. This will also open an opportunity to make cream too. With the milk at €1 per litre it will save money. We do not use much butter just now but I would like to use it in baking and get rid of the commercial marg. I plan to use my Kenwood to make the butter.
I am currently making soup too. With the organic veg box every week I have lots to choose from. The tomatoes are yummy and made a scrumptious tomato and basil soup.
On Saturday I am having a day with the organic farmers! We are having a tour of two farms, a chance to do a bit of work and a lunch. No charge! It is because I have joined the association! I hope to pick up ideas for my own veg plot!
Lit the wood burner this evening, love the cosy feel it gives the room
You're really getting into everything now and making huge strides in becoming self sufficient.....hard work but enjoyable I would imagine. You're very lucky to be able to do all this, Aly.
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