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The case for drinking whole milk
Once upon a time, Americans drank a lot of whole milk. But when the anti-fat movement of the 1980s took hold, no-fat or lower-fat milks saw their popularity rise along with the cream that would soon be skimmed off the top. For most people, creamy, nutritious, delicious whole milk, like the milkmen who used to deliver it, became a relic of the past.
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It sure is. I've been making kefir and yogurt and I'm definitely using whole milk.
How do you make kefir and yogurt? Do you have recipes or instructions you could share? I'm curious about it.
Why yes I do! I've pinned it and added a link for making kefir cheese.
http://snapzu.com/Gozzin/how-to-make-milk-kefir-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn
I use a yogurt machine to keep it at the proper temperature. But you don't have to do that and some people make it in a crock pot. In the case of both of these, you need a starter. I also use whole pasteurized milk. It's way cheaper to make your own,than to buy them in the grocery, although you can get full fat plain yogurt in the grocery. You can buy kefir grains in little packets or a large lump of it at places like Amazon.com
http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-yogurt-at-home-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-125070
I'll just pin this too since they are kin.
I didn't even know there was such a thing as a yogurt machine. I've always been a bit intimidated by the idea of making yogurt, but I eat it nearly every day for breakfast, so it would be a useful thing to know. Thanks so much for sharing! :)