I prefer the simpler explanation that people evolved along with the animals they eat, and we developed the ability to digest what came from them. When we alter the chemical makeup of those foods, there's no reason to expect our bodies can handle them, and in this case … they can't.

I know about the laws. And I know about that case. The law is if you buy the cow then its yours. And well….I brought the cow. I know the details are a bit murky but I truely feel that my food shouldnt be subjected to chemicals and additivites, and some other stuff that I just can not say! Either way I tend to be really careful and I do make sure my little jersey is in great health. I just couldnt take it anymore with milk that did not taste like milk, cheese that tasted off, and yogurt that left an aftertaste. The same for meat. What gets me is that the FDA is now allowing the companies to apply radiation to our food supply to try to kill off bacteria and other stuff. If we just tried to grow some of our own and tried to support the local farmers we might not be in such a big mess as we are now. Then again that is just one persons thought. I can not change the world but I can change the way my family eats. Little by little I can see the changes for the better in my families diet and health. Maybe I am a little too extreme for most but that is just me. Just hung a bag of cream cheese curds and letting them drain for 24 hours. It is out of this world. My younger sister wont eat the store brought stuff anymore.

You might want to ask your source to explain about all the latest laws and police actions cracking down on raw milk suppliers. You can look at it as a good idea (ensuring food safety) run amok, or as industrial food suppliers trying to stamp out independent operations. Either way, you don't want to get caught up in a SWAT raid. (That's not an exaggeration.)

I want to thank you for reminding me of my great grandma. We kids would go visit the farm every summer for months. I loved it. The only part I did not like was the animals when it was time for slaughtering. When we moved away to college and the city life I moved away from fresh milk, grass fed cattle, chickens, ducks, lamb and other animals and fresh eggs. I recently recovered from a major surgery that caused some of my intestine and spleen and gallbladder to be removed. I vowed to find real food again. Even though I had forgotten how to cook it. I found a farmer who is willing to part with milk if I milk the cow, fresh eggs, and grass fed meat and have not looked back. I was directed to your blog when I had some questions on how to cook better with butter, lard and real food. The recipes have not let me down yet. Got a bag of chicken thighs in fridge with that wonderful sounding yogurt mixture. I recently brought all I need to make cheese, yogurt and other items from my milk supply as I have had so much of it lately. I even make my butter. So rich and so good. I will order your book on friday when we get paid, and I will also order the new one when it comes out. I thank you for all these wonderful recipes and reminding me what I had missed the most! Can not wait to see what treats you cook up for the holidays! I would love a refresher on sweet potato and pumpkin pies!