A day in the life with a family milk cow + the best Mac & Cheese!

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How does it work to balance life as a family of 6, daily milking, and all the home dairy recipes in the kitchen? Join our family for a day in the life as we walk through all our routines around our family milk cow! Plus, the BEST ooey gooey mac & cheese recipe you'll ever try :)
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@MennoniteFarmhouse Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being apart of this wonderful collaboration and sharing your lives with us! I hope at least one of your viewers wins at the livestream giveaway on July 5Th at 5pm central time. Good Luck everyone!

@brooks5534 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to start making cheese once we get a good dairy source

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

It’s so fun!

@hottlehaus8959 Жыл бұрын

Nothing better than a homemade mac and cheese! Thanks for sharing!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree! Thanks for watching!

@robby9710 Жыл бұрын

I have always heard this method to control heavy fly problems: cut up 2 hot dogs put into a jar add syrup "I think corn syrup" to cover the dogs really well then poke wholes into the lid of the jar and sit in or hang it in your problem area and watch it fill up. The flies go in but can't get out. If you try it I hope it works for your sweet girl. Your mac n cheese looks really yummy. Thanks for sharing your recipe and letting us into a bit of your life. Blessings

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! Could totally see how that will work and will need to give it a shot. Thanks for watching!

@TheInquisitiveFarmwife Жыл бұрын

I loved getting to visit with you and see your farm. I am a once a day milker too, it’s great that we can choose to do what works best for our individual lifestyles! Nice I will have to check out your e-book! And who doesn’t love Mac and Cheese? Thank you for participating in the #JuneIsDairyMonth#2023 Collaboration!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the invitation!! 😊

@Butlerfamilyfarm2005 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting us visit your farm and seeing your milking process. Thank you for the eBook - I appreciate that >Susan

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You bet! Enjoy and thanks for watching!

@dorothystroecker6553 Жыл бұрын

Having a milk cow definitely ties you to the homestead, but I agree, in a good way. Homemade is always better than processed store bought food like stuff. Thanks for the e-book.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

So much better! Thanks for watching!

@countrymama7849 Жыл бұрын

Thank you both so much for your contribution to this dairy month collaboration. I watched you farmhouse cheddar and ice cream videos previously and loved them. I am pretty excited about your ebook. I am going to go grab that now! 😁

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! We hope it's so helpful for you! Thanks for watching!

@lindaspillman1817 Жыл бұрын

My grandchildren love homemade macaroni & cheese and your right baked is better I have learned so much about dairy today love it ❤

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching!

@grannaboo03 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Thank you for the free ebook on Dairy recipes. That Mac & Cheese looks so yummy & rich. One of our families favorite. 💕🥛🍦🧀🧈

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching!

@mamabairds Жыл бұрын

You are so right about baking your mac and cheese! Thanks for sharing your experience! I can't wait to get a dairy cow! Thanks for showing us how it can get adapted into your life!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment and wish you the best in your journey! Thanks for watching!

@jerrilarsen5158 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing a bit of your life. The Mac and cheese looks great. Envious that you made almost everything in your dinner. Your kids are lucky and loved. Keep it up.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment and thanks for watching 😊

@merryanneadair4451 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't say dairy animals "take over your life" nearly as much as they enrich your life in so many ways!! Your family is very blessed! I've enjoyed this video & subbed. Thank you very much for your addition to this collaboration. And for the EBook!! Looking forward to trying the recipes. God bless!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

We’d definitely agree with that! Thanks for being here!

@frances607 Жыл бұрын

I am excited to check out your ebook! Thanks for providing that for free! That is so generous of you! I love how you said you like to keep it simple with cheese making! Simple is what I need !

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You're welcome - hope it's helpful for you! Thanks so much for watching! We love simple around here too :)

@helmutroth5723 Ай бұрын

Wonderfull......Greetings from Northern Germany...😊

@carol3715 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great info. I'm trying to learn as much as I can. Thank you

@jamiescountryliving Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your day with us, love how you hlp each other with the cheese making and other things on the farm. Can't go wrong with Mac and cheese 🧀.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

So thankful to share the load and do it together! Thanks for watching :)

@susehendricks6217 Жыл бұрын

Oh my! Thank you so much for this video. I cannot wait for our dairy journey to finally take off flight, God willing. Who knew that there was such a month as National Dairy Month! I appreciate you!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome!! Thanks for being here!

@petlover071 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I love your oven! Thank you for the tips.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

We are so thrilled to have it!! You’re welcome!

@melissaoliver8680 Жыл бұрын

It is so interesting to see the different ways everyone does things! This was great to watch and I am excited to try this recipe!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@heatherpersall1490 Жыл бұрын

I love, love, love making my own cheese and other foods now. I aim to never use any chemicals i can't pronounce and my family loves it too. Thanks for all you do!!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Way to go!! That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!!

@dawnhartwell8117 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I really enjoyed how you shared your life on your homestead and having a dairy cow. Thank you for sharing all of your experiences and knowledge and your recipe for awesome macaroni and cheese! You have a beautiful family and life.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching!

@sunnysideupfarmct Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the great information. We are thinking of adding a Mini Jersey to our small Farmstead in the future. We always enjoy your videos and seeing others living a similar lifestyle.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad it's been helpful. Keep it up and thanks for watching!

@wah5018 7 ай бұрын

this sounds like the life man.. I wanna live like this

@FromScratchFarmstead 7 ай бұрын

So hectic and so rewarding - wouldn't have it any other way! Thanks for watching!

@fleurettewoods6080 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your contribution and the free ebook, you had me at ooey, gooey! I didn't know you could do once a day milking which could be a game changer for some. 😍

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

It’s definitely a game changer! Hope you enjoy!

@whiskeywomanwhisks Жыл бұрын

Loved this! Great insight into lifestyle with milking cow! Cheese looks amazing!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@olgamika7734 Жыл бұрын

We have had our family cow for only a couple of months and this is so helpful and encouraging. I really want to try your cheddar recipe and the Mac and cheese! Yum!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! Glad this was helpful for you! Thanks for watching!

@caitlinr9874 Жыл бұрын

This was a very helpful day in the life. Our first milk cow is due to calve in 2 months and this really helps me get an idea of what life will be like soon.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Ooh, that’s very exciting!! All the best in your adventure!!

@elainelucier6243 Жыл бұрын

You have a beautiful farm ,love your stove. Want to make butter, yogurt, and easy stuff to start. Thanks for sharing .

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Go for it! Thanks for watching!

@jl5587 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! We are trying to learn all we can about getting a milk cow. Your mac & cheese looks awsome!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!! So glad it’s helpful for you!

@Back2GoodOG Жыл бұрын

I can't wait until we are ready to get a dairy cow one day! Thanks so much for sharing your recipes e-book for free...I'll go check that out! ❤

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching!!

@karengaudiosi9390 Жыл бұрын

This was a very nice visit! Very informative! I’m thinking of getting a milk cow and once a day milking would be great 😊 Thank you for sharing your story

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

So glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@abbeys9092 Жыл бұрын

I love seeing your updated milking process. I watched some of your initial videos with your dairy journey and this is helpful. Also seeing that dairy with little kids is possible!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this comment - so glad the updated info is helpful! Thanks for watching!!

@carlenevasseur Жыл бұрын

Wow you homemade mozzarella cheese looked amazing. I agree baked mac & cheese is the best. Thanks for sharing your farm life with us.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Mozzarella is a great one to start with! Thanks for watching! 😊

@ShaleHollow Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the ebook! 2 gallons sounds a little overwhelming, but at the same time... not. Ha! Once daily is generally what we do here, too.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! I feel that too! Sometimes it feels like we can’t keep up at all and other times I’m wanting more! Thanks for watching!

@loriwendorff4065 Жыл бұрын

I would love to be able to have my own milk cow.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

❤️👍 thanks for watching!

@tracyanderson4024 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your ebook recipes and for free!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Enjoy!!

@CarmenGarcia-fe8jw Жыл бұрын

Love watching the easy cheese recipes

@NannyTam Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching your video. How wonderful to have such fresh foods at your fingertips! Thanks so much for sharing your routine and providing the free ebook. Such an awesome gift! Have a wonderful day 😊

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! We hope you love it!

@paintedcreekfarm 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! We are getting our first jersey this coming weekend and I’m struggling to find more content like this. Homestead based, normal life with a cow and how to make it work! Loved this video ❤

@FromScratchFarmstead 4 ай бұрын

Ahh!! Congratulations!! So exciting! Feel free to ask questions if anything comes up. ☺️

@paintedcreekfarm 4 ай бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead thank you so much!!

@donnagribbins1763 Жыл бұрын

Yum. That Mac and Cheese looks delicious.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@samaholderfield1518 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@WheretoBeginHomestead Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video - thank you for showing your day with a milk cow and everything you do throughout the day with the milk. I think its outstanding that you keep it simple and only make a few cheeses and stay with the ones you know your family will eat. That mac and cheese looks wonderful. As an adult I enjoy the baked mac and cheese as well. Thanks again for showing this wonderful video.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the comment 😊 Thanks for watching!

@rondunlap4628 Жыл бұрын

No Thank you for the fantastisc content love it God Bless you and your family . I want to get a cow and some chicken .So you are helping me to see whats envolved with it and I grew up helping my Grandpa milk and bail hey. But the bigest thang driveing me to do it is purity of the food. So again Ty

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! All the best to you!

@Mardi-LovetheLandHomestead Жыл бұрын

Thank You for being so inspiring!

@laurieshatney9279 Жыл бұрын

Thank for your video. I have a milk cow and the things you can do and save money is unlimited. Every day for me is a new learning experience. Thank you and keep up the great work.

@FromScratchFarmstead 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome and that's awesome!! Keep learning :)

@lifeinthepiedmontVirginia Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing and for the recipes. I saw coconut oil rubbing on the cow will help with flies.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Ooh, good idea! We'll need to try that. Thanks for watching!

@kathleenislivingtheblessin7719 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ideas on what to do with milk and I enjoy your other shows

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

@RaisedRegenerative 11 ай бұрын

This was beautiful, thank you for sharing

@FromScratchFarmstead 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@debraczahor6279 Жыл бұрын

It was very refreshing to watch a day with you on your farm. Thank you for sharing the process on milking and cheese making.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@joeaccurso Жыл бұрын

Great video with so much useful information. I am about to start "family" dairy and learning more about your experiences is so helpful!!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful! You totally got this! Thanks for watching!

@jcstevenson7635 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the fun reciped ideas. Good job!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@darklordmenet Жыл бұрын

thanks for all the info...aawwww, puppy gets yummy treat :)

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Ha! Every morning! Thanks for watching! :)

@FarmsteadForge Жыл бұрын

I really like those vintage looking milk jars you have. Do you mind sharing where you got them? Thanks!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

When we purchased our cow, the previous owners gave them to us! I'm not sure where they came from unfortunately. The narrow tops of them can make them more challenging to clean and harder to skim the cream from the top but they are easier to pour than 1/2 gallon mason jars. Thanks for watching!

@renatasikora3243 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great and useful video ❤❤❤

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@maddisonyarbrough8381 Жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for the ebook!! Just got our family milk cow (who is also a lower producer) and I'm so ready to make our own dairy products! Do you make ricotta or cottage cheese?

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Awesome - hope you love it! We’ve made ricotta in the past out of milk or whey but we don’t make it regularly. We haven’t done cottage cheese yet (it’s never been our favorite) but we should try the homemade version!

@burtdayton9373 Жыл бұрын

Use rosemary and mint to make a fly spray.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

@SueTripp Жыл бұрын

Great video!! We've been enjoying making ice cream using your recipes which are much creamier than those from the book that came with the ice cream maker. Maybe we will have to try mac and cheese. ps. joelle - milking gives your toned upper arms!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Yay!! Glad you’ve been making ice cream! I can guarantee you that your grandkids would be big fans of the Mac and cheese :)

@helenamorozov7256 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for sharing with us

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@The_Purringlady Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your video & information. We’re considering milk goats. 😊❤

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!! That’s exciting!!

@faithopeloveful Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the e-book! I just made some mozzarella for the first time last weekend. I did not salt it so it was bland but I liked the texture. I am going to try again following your method.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Nice!! Yes, we salt it pretty liberally! Thanks for watching!

@runningshoes8595 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

@ds6243 Жыл бұрын

Awesome lifestyle

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t trade it!

@renalarue6988 Жыл бұрын

I had always wondered what a person would do with that much milk everyday. My family has never been big milk drinkers but that’s probably because they never had fresh from the cow milk.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Yeah, its kind of crazy how many things can be made with milk, isn't it?! Thanks for watching!

@georginaphilbin420 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@FromScratchFarmstead 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@shannonpalmer99 Жыл бұрын

I’m picking up my cow and calf tomorrow! I’ve researched for about 10 years but I’m still so nervous!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

You totally got this! Our milk cow routines feel like second nature now but they didn't necessarily always feel that way. There's a learning curve for sure. Stay calm and patient. Treat your gal with respect. There may be a period where she's breaking you in as much as you think you're breaking her in 🤣 All part of their personally and the starting point of any good longterm relationship! Stick with it and you'll do great! Thanks for watching!

@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead 6 ай бұрын

How long will the drinking milk last in the refrigerator? I’m about to get a cow for my homestead.

@FromScratchFarmstead 6 ай бұрын

Getting it cold as quickly as possible will make it last longer. I've heard of others saying that their milk will last up to 2 weeks. I always try to make sure ours is used up within the week though, otherwise it piles up. It can be helpful to put the date on it of what day it's from so you can use the oldest up first. Good luck in your new adventure!! Very exciting!

@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead 6 ай бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead Thank you for letting me know. We don’t plan on keeping it around that long. We’re trying to make some of our milk into feed for the rest of our animals. But it good to know for our drinking milk. Much appreciated

@chefevilee9377 Жыл бұрын

Oh the AGA! I am purchasing one for our up-and-coming house! What state do you live in with all the flies that you have? I think this is probably a really bad problem for every state? But I was just curious.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

AGA’s are the BEST!! We are in Illinois and Wisconsin previously - we had fly issues in both! Thanks for watching!

@amandayeates185 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this information about having a family milk cow. In your opinion/experience what is the max age of a jersey milk cow you would want to buy for your family?...at what age are they considered "old"?

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Good question! We got ours when she was 3 and she had already had one calf. This was great! I think the best answer is “it depends”. Our cow is now 7 and healthy and we anticipate she will still be able to calve a few more times. I think the most important thing is how is she as a cow - genetics, temperament. If all those things are right and you can get her at the right price, even if she only can have 1 or 2 calves, you could raise up one of her calfs as a dairy cow in the future. I hope this helps!

@amandayeates185 Жыл бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead thank you! This does help!

@amandayeates185 Жыл бұрын

@@FromScratchFarmstead have another question about once a day milking...yall mentioned you milk once a day right now, is the calf still with momma cow part of the day ans then yall separate? Or is the calf not nursing at all and yall only milk once a day? Thanks, Amanda

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

@@amandayeates185 our calf is over a year old now and still nursing! So we do have her together with mama during the day and then we separate them at night so we can milk in the morning. Even when she stops nursing we'll still stick to once a day milking. Her supply will usually be pretty high for a while once the calf weans but it usually just regulates on its own. We also look forward to a much higher cream content once that happens because she reserves most of the cream for the calf 😋

@amandayeates185 Жыл бұрын

Do yall feed your cow a grain ration while milking her? If so what do yall feed? Thanks

@crops4fun Жыл бұрын

I appreciate what you do but with a dairy sensitivity I would never be able to use all that milk.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

That would definitely change things. Thanks for watching!

@janejohnson852 Жыл бұрын

I love the smell of milking, the cow, the milk, the calmness of the routine, thank you for the video, you did not list cottage cheese.

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

It’s the best!!! We’ll have to give cottage cheese a go - we haven’t made it yet!

@morgangeymann6932 Жыл бұрын

this video was great! I love watching your channel especially with your milk cow. We're hoping to get a milk cow of our own within the years, so every bit of info helps our decision. Thank you!

@FromScratchFarmstead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!! Very exciting! Hope you find the right thing at just the right time!