A Day in Our Kitchen - Yogurt, Cheese, Ice Cream, and More!!

[@roadtriplover.]

i learn something new from each and every one of your videos. thanks for this one. Re. the availability of raw milk, there have been a rash of farm seizures and closings by gov’t agencies all over the country in the last 6 mos or so. Has this affected farms near you? The farm from which I have purchased raw milk was recently shut down by local govt. It’s having an impact for many families who have long enjoyed the farmer’s harvests. I know you have your own cow and can get milk from her, I’m terribly concerned about what our govt is doing to farmers, though, and hope you and yours wont be impacted, at least for now. This will all surely have impact on food supplies and prices in the near term. Im trying to learn as much as possible from numerous sources so I can begin to produce my own harvests. Your videos are a big help.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wow! Yes, I don't like hearing these stories either. I haven't heard of anything near us, thankfully. So glad these videos are helpful for you! Thanks for sharing this and watching!

[@MEGALUNEITV]

🌵That's an incredible dairy day... Much learned🌵🌵🌵🌵🌵

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad it was helpful! 🥛🐄

[@loriwilson4793]

Love your family and what you do. Keep learning and share with us!!

[@sherisevalentygibb]

Great tip regarding the garlic! I never knew that!!! I will wait 10 minutes from now on before using it 😊

[@laurieshatney9279]

Thank you for all the time you put into your videos. They amaze me every time I watch you folks. You make living life look so simple and wonderful in this chaotic world we live in. Thank you again and God Bless.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks so much for this encouraging comment! It's our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@TheJoyfulMom]

We got that same ice cream maker when we got married 15 years ago too and it’s still going strong! We love homemade ice cream!!! I need to try my hand at yogurt again. It’s been about 13 years since I made it. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I love how many others have that same ice cream maker. Small world! Thanks for watching! :)

[@faithopeloveful]

I love how yellow the milk is when you have farm milk! I am fortunate enough to have access and raised my children on it. And I love your channel! Look forward to it every week!

[@faithopeloveful]

I should add that I have the same ice cream maker, got it about 20+ years ago, refurbished!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you and that means SO much! We totally agree - it's the best!

[@susie6315]

Thanks for the tips!! I've been shredding the cheese myself recently, it seems way better that way and tastes better. We are having 90's this week as well, in WV.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! I love that you're noticing a difference in taste. I completely agree now that I'm used to shredding it myself. Thanks for watching!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

This was so fun. I love when I see yall have posted a new video. Yall make things look so easy. I love how kids get to help. I bet your daughter can make ice cream by herself. Ty for sharing.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad you liked this one! You are so right, I've been handing more and more off to her and she is capable of doing so much on her own. Thanks for watching!

[@drivensaver7926]

I want to try your white cream sauce. i love Alfredo sauce, but have never tried to make it. I am glad you shared that it freezes well, cause Parmesan cheese isn't something we usually have on hand. A big batch to freeze would be awesome!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! That's a great way to do it if you don't usually have the ingredients on hand. It's so tasty!! Thanks for watching!

[@donnalarussa8149]

Made the cream sauce along with the fish and rice. It was a hit! Thank you! I love watching and learning from you all. What a blessing you are!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad you enjoyed that recipe! That makes me so happy to hear so thank you for sharing! :)

[@lisanowakow3688]

You can buy the powdered culture for the kind of yogurt you want as well. The culture stores well.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! Heirloom cultures are a great option too! Thanks for sharing :)

[@isabelladavis1363]

Thank you for the lessons❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I always love watching your family! Your children are so helpful and an enthusiastic about everything they do. It's so fun to watch them in the kitchen! And mozzarella and yogurt in the same day! Heaven!! I had that same ice cream maker as well - was lucky to find it marked waaay down at Target because the box was broken and it was missing the instructions. No problem - the manual was on the internet! Long story, but my daughter threw it away, thinking I didn't want it any more. 🤷🏼‍♀️ To be fair, I hadn't used it in years since I went keto. Still...

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thank you! We are so grateful to have so much access to milk to be able to make all of that goodness! It's been interesting to see how many people have commented that they have same ice cream maker! Seems like the way to go :)

[@jeanmuehlfelt7942]

An option to an all day yogurt project would be to bring the milk up to 160-180 F. Then set the pan in ice water to cool down to around 95 F. After that, I stir in a yogurt culture, pour the mixture into quart jars and insert into a cooler at 100-110 F. Put the cover on, add a towel to the top and wait for 4 hours. It's all done within 4.5 hours.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! That's another great way to do it. Thanks for sharing!

[@jeanmuehlfelt7942]

I forgot to say that the cooler should have water in it between 100-110 F. The warm water in the cooler is necessary. 😉

[@wrenpasserine5655]

@@FromScratchFarmsteadI prefer your way! Just saying!

[@stephencameron1709]

I will have to try your crockpot method for yogurt. I’ve been doing stovetop. Dinner always looks soo delicious! And you make cheesemaking look easy. Thank you for the tips! Continuing to pray for you. ❤️🙏🏻Val C

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you so much Val for watching and your faithful encouragement of our family! We so appreciate it!

[@whiskeywomanwhisks]

I have the same old ice cream maker-it’s probably almost 20 yrs old and still works great!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

The simpler the better! Love it!

[@I-BearWitness]

Enjoyed the video, thank you. I do this a little differently by turning all my milk into kefir using fresh kefir grains. Then using the kefir for all my dairy products and recipes. Big nutritional boost as well as longer refrigerated shelf life.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Kefir is great and more probiotics. Our kids prefer yogurt to kefir so we haven't made the switch yet.

[@ciaragracelewis]

❤ your kids joy making icecream! It’s so wonderful!! Question for you, how do you guys like to separate out cream? Turkey Baster? What’s the secret to not get milk in too?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! Great question! With the milk in wide mouth jars, I scoop the cream with a quarter cup measuring cup. There is usually a tiny bit of milk at the bottom of the jar of cream but it works pretty well :).

[@Patti-1962]

I had to laugh because we have the exact same ice cream maker!! (We bought ours second hand.) I like making strawberry/lime slushy drinks (I guess it is a non-alcoholic form of the drink.😉) I deal with inflammation, and tried giving up dairy. After a while, I missed it so much, I slowly added it back to my diet, and I could not tell ANY difference. In fact, my cholesterol levels went DOWN. LOL! I eat cottage cheese almost every day!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I love it! That's interesting about the dairy. It definitely is a bio-individual thing. Thanks for watching!

[@DollyJohanne]

I am allergic to dairy but I love to watch and follow along your channel and watched the video anyway 😊❤ Thanks for sharing! Love and blessings from Johanne, Norway 🇳🇴

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks so much for watching and following along. We appreciate it so much!

[@JaninDesir]

Hi, beautiful video and love everything you all made. Where can I find that stove?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! This is an AGA stove. We have some other videos specifically talking about it. We bought ours off of facebook marketplace. Thanks for watching!

[@franciscoayala1062]

Im like everyone here watching your channel / videos.. I personally love your stove and I’m very curious if it’s a wood stove how often do you need to feed it with wood. God Bless and best regards from Germany. 😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It actually runs on gas. I wish it was wood, but we still do love it! Thanks for watching! :)

[@JennH1016]

Question, if you did strain the yogurt for a more thicker yogurt, what would you with the strained liquid? Anything, or no? Thank you

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I use it to soak oats to make them more digestible! Thanks for watching!

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

You are a wealth of knowledge

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad you liked this one! I've started handing more and more off to her and you are absolutely right, she can do such much by herself! Thanks for watching!

[@joymartin6160]

Hi there, I'm getting ready to try your crockpot yogurt. Does it matter what size crockpot? Yours looks like a 6 quart. Thanks so much. Love your channel ❤ Joy. Also, should the starter yogurt be at room temperature? Thanks again.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ours is the standard size. I believe 6 quart. Our starter is usually taken straight from the fridge and it's always worked fine for me. I hope yours turns out well!

[@moggtina]

May I ask what apps you use for making your KZbin videos? Love your account ❤️

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We do all of our editing in iMovie. Thanks so much!

[@margaret_rejnowska]

Joelle, have you made cottage cheese by chance? With Good Culture cottage cheese prices doubled I'm looking for home made alternative recipes.

[@karinfw1]

Could I do the same proces with soymilk? Sinds I am allergic for cowmilk

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good question! I haven't experimented with soy milk but I would think that the processes would different since it's very different sourcing. Thanks for watching!

[@winterbells1]

could i omit the eggs from the ice cream recipe? My father is allergic to eggs so he wouldn't be able to consume it. Are there any substitutes?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! You could omit the eggs it just wouldn't have quite the same creaminess.

[@annacollellalier6247]

For te ice cream to be not ice like it needs some sort of fat. Try with some coconut oil or olive oil or just plain cream or iogurt

[@davidmitchell1304]

Love your shirt. I have a closet full of Thrivant shirts.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ha! Yes, we have a few as well :)

[@amandasnowbarger7848]

Can the ice cream be made in anything other than an ice cream maker??

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good question! I'm sure there are other ways to do it but I've only ever made it in an ice cream maker.

[@seasidehomestead4064]

Raw milk is illegal in Canada and store bought milk is full of additives, so besides in my tea, milk is not something we consume. I would love to buy a cow and maybe one day it will happen. Maybe goat milk would be an option for my family but I despise it :( But if I get a goat I'll force myself till I like it haha! Have you made cheese or yogurt with goat?

[@robertasmith7780]

The key for goat milk is to quickly put it in the fridge to cool it down. It almost tastes like regular milk

[@seasidehomestead4064]

@@robertasmith7780 everyone says that. I wonder because the moment it touches my lips I gag! But still willing to get goats and try.

[@elizabethmoore6993]

There are a few micro dairies that do lowest pasteurization and no homogenization in ontario but it is expensive. We ended up getting a milk cow. But I practiced recipes on regular milk before milk came in from our cow so i knew how to use it.

[@davidmitchell1304]

​@@seasidehomestead4064is it the thought or an allergic reaction? People say goats eat anything but not if you want the milk to taste good. We feed ours only hay.

[@seasidehomestead4064]

@@davidmitchell1304 it's not the thought or allergies. I just hate the taste. A friend of mine had goats and said try fresh goats milk I promise it tastes good. It was not!! But if I can convince my hubby to buy me a goat I will force myself until I like it! 😂

[@gabbylovedbyJesus]

Revelation 3:20 NKJV💜 [20] Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 💙

[@carolexo7269]

Ha... I have the same ice cream maker, even older, and I got it with AirMiles. Simple machine that does the job.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love it! The way to go!

[@69georgiepie]

What? Mozzarella is the cheese I recommend to beginners most often. I do beginners cheese classes and mozzarella is my go to for sure.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We've always thought the same and started there too. But saying this after hearing from so many others who've struggled with mozzarella. Thanks for watching!

[@mardwella]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@caseyronson603]

NOW I WANT ICE CREAM!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

The best! :)