Thoughts On Raw Milk

I have been interested in trying raw milk for a while now. Even more so after a documentary I watched about it. I wish that it could have been an easy thing to try. Just head to the store buy a gallon and drink. Unfortunately oppressive laws here in the U.S make that very hard in most areas and impossible in others. The freshest best for you milk is very illegal and selling it could land you in prison with felony charges. Fortunately for me though my state is not completely stupid and makes it legal to buy in the form of a CSA from the farmer. So although I can’t walk into the nearest grocery store and grab some I have options. Some farmer markets in my state also sale them for pet consumption. Today I’ll tell you how I found some and what my thoughts are about it.

I looked all over the internet and found several local CSA’s but didn’t find an option that really suited me. I wanted to try some before jumping into a CSA and making that commitment. Frustrated I asked on a local Facebook group I’m on asking i anyone knew where to get some. A friend came through with some great options. It was an interesting concept of a sort of buyers club CSA. Sort of. The market, virtual, opens on Sunday, you go to the online store and log in pick the items you want and place your order. The order is available for pick up later that week either from the farm or a pick up location. This was exactly what I was looking for. I can order in any quantity I want or not at all. With other CSA options you get what you get and have to make due.

I’ve not been a milk fan for more than ten years. I am lactose intolerant and milk does not sit well with me. Being another reason I chose to be paleo. On top of that I never really enjoyed the taste of milk. To me it always tasted off. Kinda funky to me. I got none of that when I drank a glass of raw milk. It was missing that funky milk flavor I hate. I noticed the color was not as bright white. Which I like, pasteurized milk looks sterile and dead. After drinking that glass of milk I felt none of the normal discomfort from milk. Raw milk not being heated and killing everything in it still has the parts you help you digest it. So It taste better, is healthier and does not give me gas, but this stuff is illegal.

I enjoyed some in my morning coffee and it was pretty good. I use so little milk though I’m not sure how often I will be buying this. I think it’s worth checking out and if you do use milk I would suggest switching to raw. I just don’t use it for anything but coffee. I think next time I might get some raw cream. I did enjoy drinking a glass and actually liking it for once. Check out your local resources and see if you have any options for raw milk.

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