Raw Milk

[bradwatson]

Hey guys,

I'm looking to get my hands on raw cow's milk. Does anyone have a line on getting some in Calgary?

I realize it is technically illegal to buy, but I know there are several ways to get some, such as "investing" in a share of a cow. The closest place I can get it from is in BC, but that involves shipping it, etc.

Thanks guys!

Brad

[Disoblige]

I'm just curious, what is it about raw milk that is better than milk that's been pasteurized?

[nonofyobiz]

delicious bacteria and micro oraganisms mmmmm:drool:

I hate milk

[Seth1968]

Originally posted by nonofyobiz
delicious bacteria and micro oraganisms mmmmm:drool:

I hate milk

You hate bovine mammary gland secretions?

But why?:D

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by nonofyobiz
delicious bacteria and micro oraganisms mmmmm:drool:

I hate milk
Its on quite a few things you're probably eating already without knowing about it.

[roopi]

Maybe look into breast milk. Might be easier to source locally.

[DeeK]

buy a cow, put it in your basement.

[bradwatson]

Originally posted by DeeK
buy a cow, put it in your basement.

Thanks for your help guys! :rolleyes:

Joking aside, raw milk is more complete nutritionally compared to pasteurized milk. Milk that is pasteurized at a high temperature (i.e. Dairyland, etc.) is even worse because more of the proteins in milk are denatured at a high temperature.

In the US, I have been able to find raw milk at different "high end" grocery stores, but it is much more difficult in Canada for whatever reason. I just thought I'd check and see if anyone knows of any places I can buy it here in Calgary.

Brad

[roopi]

Originally posted by bradwatson


Thanks for your help guys! :rolleyes:

Joking aside, raw milk is more complete nutritionally compared to pasteurized milk. Milk that is pasteurized at a high temperature (i.e. Dairyland, etc.) is even worse because more of the proteins in milk are denatured at a high temperature.

In the US, I have been able to find raw milk at different "high end" grocery stores, but it is much more difficult in Canada for whatever reason. I just thought I'd check and see if anyone knows of any places I can buy it here in Calgary.

Brad

The closest place I know of that you can purchase this through cow sharing is in the Christina Lake area but I'm assuming thats the one you mentioned earlier. I've never seen it in Alberta. Not enough hippies here.

[Graham_A_M]

Hmmm, you may want to talk to a few local 4H clubs. They have access to a lot of ranchers and the like that would be able to supply you with it. You may want to head down to Turner valley and talk to the owners of the Chuckwagon restaurant (they work there most days). They process their own cattle that they grow (and serve in the restaurant), and know of quite a few other ranchers as well that would be happy to help.
You may also want to check out some of the farmers markets in the greater Calgary area. A lot of the vendors there are from farms, so chances are if their selling free-range chickens & eggs (etc etc) they should know of quite a few other people you can buy this directly from.

...just some food for thought.


EDIT: Oh yeah I just remembered this, Raw milk has a much more strong taste to it then regular milk, it also doesn't last NEARLY as long before going bad. So keep that in mind. I think it generally lasts a few days to a to a week tops from when its first "milked" to when it starts to turn.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Disoblige
I'm just curious, what is it about raw milk that is better than milk that's been pasteurized?

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[sabad66]

Originally posted by flipstah

Originally posted by Disoblige
I'm just curious, what is it about raw milk that is better than milk that's been pasteurized?

Originally posted by bradwatson


Joking aside, raw milk is more complete nutritionally compared to pasteurized milk. Milk that is pasteurized at a high temperature (i.e. Dairyland, etc.) is even worse because more of the proteins in milk are denatured at a high temperature.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by sabad66

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Helps if I read.

[5000Audi]

raw milk is the only way i will drink a glass of milk.. very creamy and very good!! 3%-skim is horrible! but i dont drink milk enough to get it brought it.. but you talk to local ranchers i bet they will sell you milk.. i get mine from friends dairy farm near saskatoon!

ps next time you have raw milk, mix in some nestle choco milk mox... best damn choco milk youll ever drink!!!

[Masked Bandit]

Try looking for vendors selling it branded as milk for your pets. My Mom buys the stuff in Saskatchewan and that's how they get around the laws. It officially sold as food for pet consumption only. With all the Hutterites around here there must be someone selling the stuff.

[sputnik]

It will be hard to buy some from someone you don't personally know.

The government has been cracking down on people trying to get around the law.

[slinkie]

to each haters of "milk" your eating like a bitch so ur gonna stay a bitch. eat some cow eat some pizza eat cow in pasta cow in bread cow with cheese drink cow. look at cows there big eat them and ull be to. u are what u eat u wanna eat chicked ull stay being a chicken. u wanna eat string cheese ur gonna be a string cheese. u wanna eat fruit ur ganna be a fruit. Enjoy life.

[nismodrifter]

Originally posted by slinkie
to each haters of "milk" your eating like a bitch so ur gonna stay a bitch. eat some cow eat some pizza eat cow in pasta cow in bread cow with cheese drink cow. look at cows there big eat them and ull be to. u are what u eat u wanna eat chicked ull stay being a chicken. u wanna eat string cheese ur gonna be a string cheese. u wanna eat fruit ur ganna be a fruit. Enjoy life.

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I don't even know what to say

[KRyn]

Originally posted by slinkie
to each haters of "milk" your eating like a bitch so ur gonna stay a bitch. eat some cow eat some pizza eat cow in pasta cow in bread cow with cheese drink cow. look at cows there big eat them and ull be to. u are what u eat u wanna eat chicked ull stay being a chicken. u wanna eat string cheese ur gonna be a string cheese. u wanna eat fruit ur ganna be a fruit. Enjoy life.

Oh new signature! Thanks!

[bradwatson]

HAHAHAHA wow that's an unreal post Slinkie.

Anyways, thanks for your help guys. I decided to go ahead with a distributor based out of BC. Like I said, I have had it quite a bit in the past to I know what to expect in terms of taste, shelf life, etc.

If anyone would like more info on their cow share program, you can look up "Wild Thing Organics" and contact them there.

Thanks for your help guys!

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