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If you ever wanted to grow up and be “big and strong” I bet you were told that you’d have better polished off that glass of milk. Well, with all standard dairy producers using strange chemical growth hormones, certain farmers have become purists with their cattle, insuring you do grow up healthy.
Warren Taylor, of Snowville Creamery, is one of those farmers. He is a highly energetic man who loves cows and believes strongly in his dairy products. As a result, we have seen his product line creep onto market shelves all over the city. The usual percentages of milk and cream are now accompanied by newer offerings of creme fraiche and desert yogurts.
The foundation of Snowville is the cow, and when we think of cows we typically think milk. Milk can be considered a staple in some kitchens, and is all too often sent down the drain as soon as it passes that little date printed onto the carton. Snowville milk is known to have shorter dates printed on their cartons, but I assure you that it is still fresher than the ultra pasteurized milk sitting next to it.Any percent of regular milk or even their chocolate is a rewarding purchase at the store. Just make sure you shake it. If you don’t you will get really rich cream at the top of your glass (and leaving little for later). Same with the chocolate, as the brown nectar will settle at the bottom of the more decadent version.
If you need a container of sour cream, consider upgrading to their creme fraiche. Rich, smooth, and full of great flavor. You can’t beat what Snowville has to offer, at least not around here. And while we are on the thicker variety of dairy, make sure you check out their harder to find dessert yogurts. Full of probiotic live cultures, the Snowville yogurt line is tasty and begs you to just down it all in one go.
While Snowville is great, it is important to remember they are doing things the hard way. Sometimes it is hard to come across all of their options. Around Thanksgiving, the secret must have been out, as there wasn't a half gallon of whipping cream around town to save my life!
Although the direct effects of these synthetic hormones on humans remains to be inconclusive, one thing about choosing grass pastured products holds true among popular opinion- it tastes better without comparison.
Whether it be beef, pork, chicken, or fish all animal proteins apparently taste better when they are allowed to do what nature intended. Well let’s not stop there. I believe it’s safe to say that all food, allowed to run it’s natural course with minimal human intervention, tastes better. Yes it costs more, and it does take longer to do things the right way, but if we could make the cultural shift to better our food supply, we would be better as a whole. I bet you’re planning the debate about not being able to keep up with demands, but consider just how much food you have been tossing out lately.
Most every part of everything we buy to consume can be used in some form. The problem: We buy far too much of things we don’t really need, or that we are conditioned to want. As a whole, we need to educate ourselves on where our food is coming from, and work towards improving our habits. Support your local farmer, and you will be creating a better world around you. Why not start with just changing your milk? Baby-steps, my dear.
Keep Eating
JTFussy
While Snowville is great, it is important to remember they are doing things the hard way. Sometimes it is hard to come across all of their options. Around Thanksgiving, the secret must have been out, as there wasn't a half gallon of whipping cream around town to save my life!
Although the direct effects of these synthetic hormones on humans remains to be inconclusive, one thing about choosing grass pastured products holds true among popular opinion- it tastes better without comparison.
Whether it be beef, pork, chicken, or fish all animal proteins apparently taste better when they are allowed to do what nature intended. Well let’s not stop there. I believe it’s safe to say that all food, allowed to run it’s natural course with minimal human intervention, tastes better. Yes it costs more, and it does take longer to do things the right way, but if we could make the cultural shift to better our food supply, we would be better as a whole. I bet you’re planning the debate about not being able to keep up with demands, but consider just how much food you have been tossing out lately.
Most every part of everything we buy to consume can be used in some form. The problem: We buy far too much of things we don’t really need, or that we are conditioned to want. As a whole, we need to educate ourselves on where our food is coming from, and work towards improving our habits. Support your local farmer, and you will be creating a better world around you. Why not start with just changing your milk? Baby-steps, my dear.
Keep Eating
JTFussy
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