What to do with all that milk!

[sumi]

Wow, that cottage cheese sounds dead simple to make! I really need to get some proper milk. Pity you live so far away, or I'd be round with a jug!

 

[lcertuche]

You and me both sister!

 

[NH Homesteader]

That's essentially how to make ricotta, if I remembemr correctly. So what is the difference between the two, I wonder?

Sounds delicious either way!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Isn't that crazy. I saw a recipe for ricotta just like that - made exactly the way I make cottage cheese. But, I saw other recipes that say ricotta is a whey product and cottage cheese is a milk product. I guess "traditional" ricotta is made with whey.

I need to get busy and process more of this milk into something not as liquid. Getting nearly 2 gallons a day some days. I don't want to let any of them dry up at this point. Might decide to sell one as a milker. In that case it would help if she had milk!

 

[NH Homesteader]

Yep you're right, I forgot it's traditionally made with whey. I made it with milk, so I basically made cottage cheese/ricotta lol. Either way it was good!

Yes when selling a milker it is helpful for her to have milk!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

HOLY COW! I have found the MOTHER of all recipes for using extra milk! Who knew????

Sweet Milk Liqueur​

Does life get any better than this???

http://www.thekitchn.com/a-sweet-treat-homemade-milk-li-138124

Ya know I'll be making this, lol. But, I've gotta admit that the process might be less than appetizing at some point. Stay tuned!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Not to be out done by Liqueuer - here's a recipe for Mardi Gras Milk Punch!

Mardi Gras Milk Punch
Serves 6 to 8

2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup bourbon or whiskey
6 tablespoons confectioners sugar
Splash of pure vanilla extract
Chocolate syrup, for garnish

Place milk, cream, bourbon, sugar, and vanilla in a blender. Add a handful of ice cubes. Blend until frothy and chilled. Serve with a drizzle of chocolate syrup!

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Can't forget good ol' Eggnog. I don't care if it's the "season" or not. At my house it's milk and egg season and what better way to responsibly use up both, lol!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/eggnog-recipe2

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Is it 5 o'clock yet?

 

[sumi]

It's 10pm here