KathyTX

Marty, you can make your own yogurt. Heat milk to simmering. Let it cool to 96F. Add a few spoons of your favorite yogurt. Cover and let it sit in a warm area for 12 hrs. I set the bowl in a bowl with hot water, cover it with a towel and let it sit in the oven overnight. If you want Greek style, drain it in cheesecloth to the thickness you like.

Hi Shan, I tried making mozzarella with the refrigerated milk and it did not work. I believe that it is ultra pasteurized and I know that boxed milk is. This denatures the milk protein & changes the structure. You can't make hard cheeses with it but can make yogurt, cream cheese and buttermilk. I've seen suggestions of using dried milk with some cream added, if good milk isn't available but have never tried this. The raw milk I get, I pasteurize myself.At Lacteos Mama Lupita, in Chapala, the raw milk is 8.50/L, It's listed as Leche Entera and I've been told that it's called Leche Broncha too.

It's Iikely she got worms from fecal matter that contaminated the milk. The bacterias and brucellosis also contaminate after it is out of the cow/animal. People get sick from store bought milk too. There are risks with all of it. We could probably go into eternity discussing this aspect of food. I found a Cremeria in Chapala yesterday. I pasturized the Gal./4 Liters I bought and made some mozzarella. I am pleased with the results. I don't know if that Cremeria is the closest one to Ajijc. Has anyone seen others in the area? I am still looking for a press and for cheese molds(plastic or steel). Some of that I may just have to get on my next trip NOB, I know. I am wary of going to the field across from Walmart because I see those animals lying in the dirt all the time. There is no grass and they are in a pretty small space. I appreciate all your thoughts and comments. I am learning my way around here and enjoying it!

Thanks Don. I will be careful and will pasturize it myself. It's always good to be vigilant about where we get our food. There is so much to enjoy and explore :-) I found Cuajo(rennet) at the Pharmacia Guadalajara. My quest continues....

Thanks Ya'll!

Hi, Does anyone know where I can get raw cow's milk and raw goat's milk? Are there dairies in the area that I can buy directly from? Any recommedations on dairies in the area..cleanliness, etc? Where can I buy cheese making supplies, such as molds(for draining) and presses? I know that I can buy supplies NOB but would like to find local suppliers. Is this the right forum to be asking about this? Thanks!