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Happy Thanksgiving To My American Readers

admin — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 01:39:41 +0000

Sometimes I hear that some Americans think it odd that we Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving near the beginning of October. We do – however, that is no reason for me to not wish my American readers a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! I appreciate your visits and comments and am thankful for you! I hope the rest of [...]

Is It Zehrs, Neilson, Or What? Leaky Milk Bags

admin — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 07:19:23 +0000

Why are my milk bags leaking? The Neilson brand of milk I buy from Zehrs seems to leak while other brands do not.

Cheese & Drugs – What’s The Connection?

admin — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:41:12 +0000

Smuggled cheese a big business? Looks like it, at least in Canada.

I’ve Got Butter, Baby!

admin — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 05:22:04 +0000

I didn't let my failure the first time at trying to make home made butter defeat me. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again... so I did. Here's the story about the second attempt. Now for some wine and buttered crackers.. mmmm!

My Bitter Battle Trying To Beat Out Butter

admin — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 07:53:22 +0000

Well, I tried to make butter. Home made butter. It was supposed to be easy. I have blisters on my hands and as far as I can tell, no butter - but a very thick and stiff whipped cream that I'm not sure what to do with.

First Yogurt Attempt Update

admin — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:21:13 +0000

Yesterday, I wrote about my first attempt at making yogurt and how poorly it turned out. I do have a bit of an update on it, as it has improved somewhat and I also have some theories and thoughts. After leaving it in the oven at about 110F for so long (more than 24 hours), [...]

First Yogurt Making Attempt

admin — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 06:09:55 +0000

My first attempt at making yogurt did not go so well, but it might have been because of the starter yogurt I used.

Other Fermentations and Adventures

admin — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:27:21 +0000

Fermenting is not just for wine! For centuries, mankind have been fermenting dairy products for both the purposes of preservation and enjoyment.

Ontario Apple Jack – Unlikely This Year

admin — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 03:30:44 +0000

About a month ago, I posted a recipe for Apple Jack (also considered a Melomel) while wondering if I would be able to make some this year, using Ontario grown apples. Well, it looks like initial predictions about a major loss of the apple crop for 2012 in Southern Ontario has come true. The Toronto [...]

Almost Applejack Making Time

admin — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:35:31 +0000

Applejack is actually a melomel that can trace its orgins to Europe and is a very old alcoholic beverage, made with honey and cider. In that regard, it is technically a melomel of the mead family. I have probably a hundred pounds or more of honey sitting here in large pails, courtesy of an apiary [...]