Farmhouse Cheddar Recipe!

[@NYBsnark]

In a world that is unsettled and scary you are a bastion of hope and calm. Your channel is so refreshing. I wish you could do a boot camp to help 90% of the family boogers who are doing it all wrong. Bless you and your wonderful family. Each one will change the world. Maybe just their little corner of it, but the world is better for your being it.

[@riverduck3]

We all need to promote Ruth Ann's videos more so that others are aware of her and her awesome ways.

[@bonniebartlow5631]

Spreading Gods word through her actions of a good Christian! How Showing people how to love others and involve children in doing/learning how to do everyday chores to help the adults of the family so we all can have more family time together. Instead of the parents doing all of the daily chores of a household leaving little free time ( for the adults to have) for the children to enjoy. Some of the Amish ‘old order’ are so worthy in todays society. God bless you and your family Ruth Ann

[@NYBsnark]

@@riverduck3 I have sent to a number of friends. If she gets big the hate mongers will jump all over her. But. She is wholesome I doubt there is no kne who can speak I’ll of her.

[@allisonb.8356]

@@bonniebartlow5631 AMEN!!!

[@cbak1819]

All glory to God🎉

[@barbara31655]

I find this channel absolutely delightful. While the likelihood of me ever actually making my own cheese or butter is slim to none, I watch every single episode because she is delightful to watch no matter what she is whipping up in her kitchen. And I've saved a multitude of her recipes for my own personal use as well. One of the best KZbin channels in my opinion.

[@asmith8973]

I agree with everything you said. I will never make cheese. But it was so interesting to watch. I only grow vegetables and flowers. Ruth Ann has such a calming voice.

[@45valk]

Omg, now I do love y’all. I spied a Trump bumper sticker yippee. Plus I used your canning videos for all my garden canning last season and also your salsa recipe which turned out spectacular. 😁

[@Heartofahomesteader]

Try cheesemaking! It will make you feel accomplished! And there are some cheeses that don't take quite as many steps, and you can do them small batches...

[@bethlove2862]

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[@honeybee52000]

Mozzarella from store bought milk, is a thing. Ditto for butter from store bought cream! Try it- you might just love it!

[@allisonb.8356]

Y’all look at the terrific video content and life pearls RuthAnn shares with us and Quit Focusing on “stickers”! She is an Amazing Woman who is Gracious enough to share the forgotten ways in our world of immediate food, etc… Please be kind and if you don’t like it, just be gracious and keep it to yourself.

[@OkieJammer2736]

YES, INDEED.

[@SuperKathio]

Judgeing from the comments i believe that your channel gives us a break from all the negative going on in the world. You are a bastion of peace and repose for us. A return to sanity. Thankyou.

[@elaineproffitt1032]

Well said!!

[@silver_threads]

My Saturday morning treat...watching Ruthann create something wonderful! I don't plan on becoming a cheese-maker, as we do not have access to extra milk at this point. But...I absolutely love your teaching along the way! I bought some fresh butter over a year ago, and I thought it had gone "bad" and threw some of it out; when you said it could still be used for baking, I had a thump-my-head moment...of course...that makes so much sense! Also your explanation of the liquid from the butter needing to culture was super informative; I've always wondered about that and to my knowledge no one has ever explained it as you did! Thank you for showing us your garage...you are so right to count us as friends! Blessings, Marie

[@MeDebraLee1956]

What an awesome response…. I loved your “thumping my head” comment because I can S-o-o-o relate to it 😅….as I become older my “wiser” moments seem to be a s-l-o-w-e-r moment 💁‍♀️….but like you I so enjoy Ruthann’s explanations because they make much more sense! The younger seem to speak a different slang type that, not to be rude mind you, but I don’t always grasp their meaning…..thank goodness I have younger family members who can ‘translate’ for me 😉….👍

[@Wh3nth3wick3drul3]

We'd always used margarine for our butter growing up and so I switched to butter, well, it doesn't taste right after using butter. It tastes bad, spoiled to me

[@paularobinson2352]

You don't HAVE to use raw milk to make cheese. If you add calcium chloride to store bought milk you can use that instead. I thought it would be hard to do but keep in mind cavemen made cheese first.

[@firstaozlastaoz8212]

Looks like everyone's garage ! Workspace !

[@DeniseTinajero-ow9pd]

I just love your channel. I know your children know how blessed they are to have learned so much.

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so kind

[@lorijacobs5681]

New to watching you,but now I can't stop. Love all you teach us. Your voice is so soothing I love it.

[@lindamickel8545]

No judgement’s Ruthann. Praying you, friends and family weren’t affected by tornadoes. Blessings

[@lindapotter5750]

When I was a child in fostercare, we had 5 milk cows. We had a separater and made butter to sell locally. Buttermilk for bread that sold locally and cottage cheese. The rest went to pigs, chickens, and whatever else liked it.

[@candymckinnon8554]

I get so sad when your videos are over. What an awesome video this was. I have learned so much from you. Your voice is so kind and soothing I could listen to you talk all day. Thanks for taking the time to share your life with us.

[@lorisiverson7598]

Would you ask your husband to do a short on diy cheese press an how to thermometer I loved his diy cast iron fix it has definitely been a blessing to fix mine an get that beautiful shine an non stick I was trying on my own his way definitely changed everything thank you both

[@rachellestringer]

That would be cool! A little hubs feature for us built-its lol

[@janfelshaw8217]

You are so lucky to have a “fix it” husband. Give him a hug for me. An idea for future videos is to show us how he did the cheese cave. thermostat and the cheese press. Tell him he will be teaching an old lady so I need details. 😊Thank you and God bless.

[@dawnworrill5950]

Yes my hubby was interested in the cheese press & cave ♡

[@elizabethcobb3316]

Another old lady chipping in for that request! 😂 Thank you!!

[@RSjoyful]

I love the way you do everything in a practical way. One popular homestead channel showed her very expensive cheese cave which I could never afford. BUT your cheese cave can work for my little homestead. It's affordable. Love you videos. ❤

[@LindaNoland]

You are raising the children with a good sense of work,they will always be able to live in this world 😊

[@belieftransformation]

This was so great to learn all your techniques for the basics of cheese & butter. Although I was raised on a farm 50 years ago, my mom did most of these things while we were away at school, so I didn’t learn them from her. She did teach me many good skills of sewing, knitting, crocheting & baking. Blessings to all🤗🇨🇦

[@Emily-by4kx]

I am not a homesteader but I am fascinated by the work. It's great you are teaching the kids the old fashioned way of life.

[@Sherry-c4e]

You are such an Angel, RuthAnn! It is such a blessing for all of us watching to get a peek into your way of making your delicious, handmade food items, along with your family life. It was so sweet to see your new grand baby! I know God is smiling upon you and your family. God bless!🩷

[@peggybreaux8973]

You are a hard working woman. GOD BLESS YOU AN ALL YOUR FAMILY

[@dwighthires3163]

My first butter churn was simply a quart jar. I slowly rocked the jar back and forth as I watched TV. It is really that simple to make butter.

[@PatsyErrington-fr9og]

Hi Dear Ruth Ann! I don't think there's anything you can't do. You have such a wealth of knowledge! Your cheese looks amazing!! Have a wonderful week with your sweet family! (loved seeing the baby) Much admiration, Patsy.

[@carmalitayanock9584]

Oh how I wish I could experience all that you teach us. I learn more with hands on experience than reading or watching. I love how you explain all the processes you use too. Thank you for sharing your life, your expertise and your family God bless you all!

[@alfrescoacresfarm]

I felt compelled to comment again - I don’t have friends or family so I enjoy watching your videos. I resonated with your last video of missing your community because you all did the same things. I wish I had others I could spend time with canning and gardening. I want to thank you again for this cheddar video. I’m self taught for everything and my cow calved last June. I’ve been wanting to dive into hard cheeses since then but didn’t have anyone teach me so well as you did here. I got the courage to finally and made my first wheel right after this and have made about 13-14 now. All because of you! So thank you, friend. ❤

[@Ruthannzimm]

🥰🥰🥰. You’re very welcome.

[@rebeccamerry]

Your calm and kind videos remind me of Mister Rodgers for us grownup moms. This is definitely a gift and a space in desperate need of filling.

[@SCook49]

Such a treat to watch your videos! Don’t ever apologize for the way a space looks. We all have those areas ; life just seems to do this to us. Thank you for sharing your time and wisdom with all of us.

[@Joe-ew5rt]

Your channel is so interesting. Love the food you make. Also love the way your children are so kind and gentle with animals. It speaks well for their upbring and for the adults they will become.

[@lindaquigley5611]

I loved making cheese. My son was in 4-H and we had Dairy Goats. It was a great experience for him to understand the needed care of his girls and to use the milk...He had a great 4-H leader who was great with showing all of us how to make a lot of different cheeses...Miss the good old days.

[@nancyplank1651]

Love see you children on each side milking the cow! Thank you for all your wonderful teaching and sharing. God Bless you and your family!

[@lisahause8705]

Good Morning Zimmerman Family!!! Cheers & Smiles! ☺️🫶🙏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

[@marking-time-gardens]

Thank you Ruthanne! So appreciate your "tag along with me in the kitchen" videos! I learn so much just watching you and your daily life! Blessings on the Zimmerman's and their homestead! 🌻🐛Carolyn in Ohio 🌿

[@91932net]

Can I come live with you Ruthann?😁seriously love your content and all the education. You’re a beautiful person through and through!

[@suekonsdorf3137]

I’m praying for you and your family, friends and neighbors … I hope you avoided the storms and tornadoes. God bless you and keep you all safe! 🥰🙏🏻 I absolutely love your channel. You have such a calm, kind demeanor but yet assertive in your purpose. ❤👍🏻

[@lindasummer2343]

Thank you , your videos are always a blessing. I love all the new babies on the farm, your son was so precious with the new mama kitty.

[@debbieblum9127]

Oh sweet friend! Are you and your family safe from the tornados? I’ve been praying, my daughter lives in Illinois. Her family is safe. Praise God! for his provision and hedge of protection. God Bless!

[@colleenbryant3614]

Good morning! Love watching and learning from you. I hope you and your family have a blessed weekend.

[@barbaraweber3084]

Excellent, informative video. Love that little grand baby shot! Your son showed so much control (at the end) not diving right into that dessert!

[@Ruthannzimm]

🥰🥰

[@sheliahood2022]

Pop pop po pop

[@sheliahood2022]

So sorry! Didn’t mean to post that! God bless you all!!!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@sheliahood2022Do you know you can edit or delete a comment by clicking the three little dots to the right?😊

[@jscasecase471]

I just love watching your videos. Brings me back to my childhood living on the farm. We had all the same animals, gardening, and canning all the good things. Thank you!

[@patricial-tomsic5347]

Oh golly, you are such an American treasure, and such a beautiful example of graceful womanhood. TY for teaching us, so many good home recepies, and mostly, how to live a full life in Gods grace and mercies. You give this old ailing sister hope in the day-to-day. I pray Gods very best for you and all the lovies, (human and otherwise), which God has granted you. ☺️🙌🌼💕

[@ka6148]

Absolutely love cream separator, she is amazing!!! **Disks The cream separator definitely saves time and money, you adjust your screw in the machine and you can get cream so thick its almost butter

[@tettivestberg2989]

Finally it’s Saturday 😊❤ I’m so looking forward to your videos! Always something to learn! Have a nice day!

[@lauriesylvia985]

Your channel is so enjoyable! From your cooking, to your children, to your baby animals, thank you for sharing! You are a blessing!

[@jamiej4976]

Very exciting video. To see how butter, cheese, and buttermilk is made so there is no waste. Thank you, RuthAnn, for another wonderful, educational video. Have fun with the little grandson, this time goes so fast.

[@lindakrieger6667]

Love your channel. You’re a true American 🇺🇸. Love how you care for your family and your animals. Refreshing.

[@christinasmith1116]

Love, love, love! Your teaching and sharing all of your skills, talents, and family! Thank you! By the way, you don't look old enough to be a grandma! What a beautiful boy! Blessings!

[@MaryWilliams-zl8ls]

Ruth Ann, I really enjoy your videos. I enjoyed especially the animals but I truly loved watching you making the cheese and butter. Your lil grandson is so precious. You are such a good family. God bless. ♥️

[@AussieAngeS]

Oh my goodness I love how your children help out with chores, they even milk the cows 😍 I’m just loving how great your kids are, can I send my 30 year old daughter over to you so you can teach her how to not be lazy and help with chores please? lol, you have a blessed family. I love the kittys how they drink the cows milk. Your food making skills are fabulous, thank you for teaching us these things.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!! 😊

[@rexcarebear4701]

Well if she's 30 it's way too late she isn't going to change her ways so you're just going to have to live with your parenting skills

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

@@rexcarebear4701Aren’t you just a ray of sunshine?! 🙄

[@prissy481]

I love your videos and the way you explain everything to us uneducated new homesteaders. Thanks for explaining the milk left after making butter. I wondered why it was thinner than store bought buttermilk and now I know!

[@dawnworrill5950]

We just love you and your family♡ We are honored that you are willing to share the cheese cave😊 You are the highlight of my week!

[@stephencameron1709]

Very interesting and good instructions. You do so much! Loved seeing your new grandson. Your husband is so talented, like his wife. 😉Blessings on you and your family. Val C ❤️🙏🏻

[@SeriouslySo1]

A schoolroom education only goes so far. This lady's knowledge goes so far beyond that. Practical life skills and common sense are things most people no longer possess. Thank you for all you do RuthAnn and thank you so much for sharing ❤ God bless

[@tophatyorkies3577]

WOW! What a busy lady. Love watching you literally perform miracles with what you do. Many blessings.

[@dirttodreams]

The reminder on the bake button is genius as I have cooked a rising loaf of bread more than once. 😂

[@lindapotter5750]

MY sister stored stuff in the oven out of the way like a hot iron. Yes she baked not one, but two irons that I know of...yes, she could have used a pad of my sticky noted and a pen. I don't know about you, but other types of reminders don't do the trick for me. I've never baked anything other than a cast iron skillet. lol!

[@MoniqueDiCarlo]

Agree!!

[@denisedean8749]

This is definitely something I never say but I wish we could move there and I could just sit at your feet all day and learn! I’ve said this before you remind me so much of my mom. But she would be 85 this year if she were here.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

I enjoy your programs so very much. Remind us how our ancestors may cheese and butter. And had buttermilk. My grandfather always drank buttermilk every morning. God bless you and your family and keep safe. Give extra hugs to the children..

[@mardenechristian2699]

You make my day brighter! I love going on your daily adventures. When I was much younger I did so much. I ground my grain for all my baking needs. Made my own yogurt too. I wish I had been introduced to cheese making as well as pasta. With less mobility in my 70's I cherish my time being in your presence. Thank you for sharing so much with so many! I am truly blessed.

[@mccallumjc1]

I learned so much about cheese making from you even though I know I won’t be making my own cheese in the near future or maybe never.. However I appreciate the down to earth, clear, no nonsense sharing and guidance teaching from you about cheese making at home! You are a very hard working mum and very blessed!

[@pennysaufley8974]

Oh your grandson is just precious! Hugs!

[@mrsseasea]

Since finding your channel….i have been power watching for weeks!❤. I am from Washington state, have lived on the same road my parents were raised. Our kids are now adults and have their own family’s 2 of whom live on the same road……..we are also Native American Nooksack Tribe. ✌🏽❤️

[@providenceacres7151]

I did it! My first cheddar! Thank you so much for your gentle teaching!!!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Woohoo!

[@TheFeralFarmgirl]

Oh wow! I have a goat that her milk is 1/4 - 1/3 cream. I bet that cream separator would be awesome. I have an old hand-crank one and I gave up on it, so I just keep it for decor now. 😂

[@neldakyzar1495]

LOVE LOVE LOVE today's show! You are an amazing lady, mother and wife, an inspiration to thousands daily. Thanks so much or sharing your lives with us. What a journey!

[@marilynrobertson6265]

I send you blessings for all your education. I always learn so much❤. Ty for blessing us with your family and ways most of us have never heard of but want to learn. Your are a blessed woman of God and I thank you so very much ❤for

[@nmdispatchlady]

Spring is the BEST time on a farmor homestead. All the babies!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes!!!

[@susanhammitt7080]

Always time for a baby fix! Farm babies always fun to see. Have a blessed week.

[@marcellacruser951]

Shared garages are like that, Ms. R! LOL! No worries from us... we all know how it is. I had to go buy my own she-shed to get space.😀

[@allisonb.8356]

Thank You So Much for All of your WONDERFUL Videos! I love watching you with your family! I have learned so much from you! What a Blessing You Are!

[@DancingWatersAnCoFOB]

Every video you post impresses me more.

[@colleen4574]

To all those naysayers who said that you are uneducated, what do they know? Not 1/2 of living experience that you have. I've been entering your drawing daily 🙏🏻💕Blessing to you and your family and of course that new baby.

[@nancybrennan8792]

I absolutely love how real your videos are!! Messy garage and all! You are showing not only your life, but our lives as well. Thank you so much for sharing your life and may God bless you and yours.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much!!

[@lindapotter5750]

Our separater was a big floor model that had two spouts and a hand crank. It was all steel and we sanitized it with a peroxide solution.😊

[@FoundThingsandFamilyLegacies]

I loved learning everything! Thankyou! My dad would try to make cheeses as a child growing up. 8 Kids and mom and dad. We had ONE cow and he milked moning and night for years. Our family did well on the 2 gallons a day we would get. Mom didn't (apparently) understand we could have had REAL whipped cream as she always purchased the fake stuff!

[@kkandjfischer2903]

I could watch this lady all day, I find everything she does so interesting and informative and Elvin I really enjoyed watching the videos he has done also, I don't think there isn't anything these two can't do 💯👍

[@heatherreeve1549]

Love your videos my Saturday sit down with a cup of tea from UK

[@KarenSmith-ys3sk]

Wow u do so much in one day than most of us,RuthAnn. I remember watching my grandparents who owned a dairy ranch, and all the work they did,farming,cattle,and dairy. I would own steers for beef,so much easier in the long run,dairy cattle not so much. Your children have learned so much and will continue.

[@chrismalzahn8645]

Good morning! My favorite way to start my weekend! Blessings to you and your family...

[@ericcawith2cs11]

I want to try farmhouse cheddar next with our goat milk. The thermostat for the fridge is the most genius thing ever! I have one for our lizard for his ceramic heater in the winter. It never occurred to me to use one for a cheese cave. Bravo!

[@PeepingEars]

Sorry I am late. Have been working on an order of Communion cookies. This is my favorite time of the week listening to you. What a joy it is. Bless you and your lovely family and of course all of the precious animals.

[@francelanoue1292]

Oh yess I'll be there next week ! And i love your video showing how you made butter ,cheese..... and all the rest ! When you where talking about your cheese cave i was really sure to see a cave outside in the ground it make me laught 🤣😂 when I saw your little fridge but it's perfect! You've got great ideas! Sorry for my spelling I am a french canadian so not o good in english !❤😊

[@riverduck3]

No need to apologize! I think you do very well !

[@donnabailey929]

You are so amazing. I told my husband I want chickens, pigs, cows and a donkey. He laughed because we only have 1/4 acre of land in a development. He does keep adding onto our garden. Our neighbors think we are weird. We don’t care. lol. Love your cheese cave. ❤

[@teresawebster3498]

You should get a farm sink for your milk skimming area. You can get a lightweight one that would be easy to change out in the future if you wanted to.

[@carolynhowe9223]

Good morning RuthAnn! Have a Blessed day! So appreciate your videos❤

[@jerrieannhutchinson6533]

Ruth Ann, you have taught this old lady so much. I have been bing watching for 2 days and enjoying every minute. But, maybe, just maybe I could suggest something that might make things a little easier when I strain anything, yogurt, stock, juices, I have a lot of “bulldog clips”, I attach them to the side of my utensils with the cheesecloth or white lint free towels I can wash and it holds everything together so it doesn’t fall back in the strainer. Even when I back in a pan which is lined with parchment I do the same thing. Both work fantastically well. Just thought it might help you a little with all your blessed work for your family.

[@carolynmoody9460]

❤❤❤🕊️ I got sooo excited when I saw your grandson 👏👏👏

[@thedirtygardener]

The look on the baby calf… “Hey! You’re stealing my food!” And the kitties! Now we know who got the cream. ❤

[@willeenthiart5401]

I am from South Africa and I love your videos. I grew up on a farm and my mum also made butter and I remember her washing the butter in a wooden dish with a big flat wooden spoon untill the water is clear. Then she put the butter in a wooden box with a hole beneath. Then she push the butter out of the box with a woodpen and then she has a square pound of butter.

[@tamara-lnlhomestead1441]

RuthAnn, I thoroughly enjoy watching your weekly videos. I love learning more and more from you, so TY for being a wonderful teacher and a Godly woman.🙏🏼🫂❤️

[@marycook9263]

I tried waxing cheddar and it was SUCH A MESS! If you do it, be prepared for the clean up and definitely show us how it is done----when I saw you vacuum sealed your cheese---I thought, "SO EASY"---maybe I might give cheddar a try again! Thanks for such a thorough and great video!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thanks for the tip!

[@namastenurse]

I want a do over! I want to grow up one of Ruth Ann’s children! What an idyllic and beautiful existence. I love your family and this channel. It’s a bright spot on the internet.

[@ColRubyDimplesManacha]

Thanks for showing how to use the cream separator as well as everything else you show! I'm getting ready for my first cow and learning everything I can in the meantime. You're very clear and concise explaining things, I appreciate it!

[@ladycatrose]

Seeing things explained with such patience is refreshing. I hope you don’t mind, I shared this video with people on my social media worried about the prices at the grocery store.

[@graceannwestcottfuller5434]

Ruthann your videos are so interesting. I love all the things you do with milk and cream, making butter. Your family is a joy to watch.

[@thoward8918]

I love when you post🥰 ! You videos and sharing is such a blessing. I am wanting to try making butter and cheese, even though I am not on a farm nor have access to raw milk. I appreciate that you tell how you can still make them with pasteurized milk. May God continue to bless you and your family.

[@debjohansen7867]

Hi RuthAnn! You are such a wonderful and patient teacher. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us. We greatly appreciate you! WOW, look at all the babies on your farm! There are so many blessings. Yes, God is good!

[@janetfaircloth208]

Thank you for inviting us to watch & enjoy your family. Adventures abound.

[@melissaannboone3639]

Wow! That's a great amount of milk. Praise the Lord for abundance!

[@jamiesmith3837]

Beautiful rainbow at the end, God is good!! 🌈🙏 Ruth Ann, God has blessed you with some amazing gifts. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@badge2045]

I am here to tell you I have learned so much from you. Your a smart hardworking lady. Your children n husband must be so proud of you. I watch u over n over. Ty so much

[@lizzy9975]

Oh my gosh! You've absolutely ballooned to 200k in subscribers. Huge congratulations!

[@hillarywright7965]

Just what I needed to watch. I've had all the equipment for years just haven't don't it yet. This is going to get me going...thanks!

[@debbielee887]

Thank you. I am getting the courage to try cheese making. Yours is the easest to understand and i feel like i can do this now.

[@CherylPettus-q9b]

I adore your videos! I dreamed of having the garden and animal s you have, but that life was not what I ended up with. Watching you is so satisfying! You have a very calming manner.

[@fishtravels8252]

Hello from Northern Ontario, Canada. Absolutely love your videos! Thank you for sharing your holistic way of life in a troubled world. you guys are awesome!