What happens with milk left out of the fridge? Imagine that you forget to put raw milk in the refrigerator. Or you had so much milk that it just didn’t fit inside. In any event, you left it out of the fridge. What happens now? You will notice that the milk has thickened, and tiny […]
Do you know what clabber is? What would happen if you leave fresh raw milk on your countertop at room temperature? In a couple of days, you will get coagulated soured milk. It is the most straightforward fermented dairy product that we call clabber, bonny clabber, or soured milk. A little research among homesteaders, cheesemakers, […]
You don’t have to be an experienced cheesemaker to create cottage cheese right in your kitchen. Early food storage methods might have led to the first cheeses, and I recommend starting with fresh white or cottage cheese. It is a wonderful dairy product to eat it fresh. And it is so easy to make at […]
Benefits of consuming dairy foods If you have access to raw milk, I am sure you know how to turn it into butter, yogurt, cottage cheese, kefir, condensed milk, and other dairy foods. And milk is the main ingredient for these foods. In addition, dairy contains three of the four nutrients our body needs: vitamin […]
Whey is a translucent liquid separated from milk in the cheese-making or milk fermentation process. It has a high protein content, vitamins B, B2, and C, and all these qualities make it a beneficial product. Doctors prescribe whey consumption for people suffering from some diseases. But bakers have found the most widespread use of whey. […]
If you’ve ever had trouble with baking, you’ve probably wondered why this was happening. The dough did not rise, or it was too runny, or, on the contrary, it became overly firm and tasteless. It’s all about the techniques and ingredients we add to the dough. Some of my knowledge I inherited from my grandmother, […]
Fermentation is a natural process that transforms foods. Natural fermentation allows you to create entirely new drinks and dishes – fermented food. Its main component is probiotics, the healthy living organisms. They can be in an active stage for several days when stored properly. Did I bring valuable something from the store? Therefore, when you […]
When did humans domesticate cows? The first steps in the domestication of cow’s ancestors took place simultaneously in two regions – in the Middle East and along the banks of the Indus River. As a matter of fact, according to the latest research by geneticists, all currently existing cows are descended from about a […]
What does the fermentation process mean? It seems like the primary food trend for weight loss now is fermented food. Of course, people use the fermentation process for centuries to preserve their food. But now we know that it promotes the production of beneficial enzymes and probiotics – bacteria necessary for the stable functioning of […]
There is an endless variety of cheeses for every taste. Not to mention that this valuable and nutritious product impresses with unusual hues and intricate names. Furthermore, cheese is a versatile ingredient. In other words, it will come in handy for any dish, be it a salad, baked vegetables or meat, soup, pizza, or a simple […]
