Tessa the Duchess Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Ok, I have joined the flock Just taken out a year's subscription. Ruth is indeed very helpful, I am starting from issue 1 and will also get the free book. And to think this was the year I was determined to buy nothing new bad forum Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 My book arrived to-day - they are a great company - very quick and efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Has anybody tried making their own butter? I would like to give it a whirl, but am a bit put off my its short shelf life. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I've found out that you can also make butter using your kenwood chef, but it wouldn't be half as fun!!!! Popping the shop later for some cream & will have it on warm croissants in the morning! yummy! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet81 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Why oh why did I log on again ..... I am now £33 poorer This sound like just the magazine for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Making your own butter with a food mixer is really easy. As long as you wash it properly to get rid of the excess buttermilk, then the keeping qualities are fine. I make butter in bulk, usually about 5 litres of cream at a time (I get the cream from Costco or Makro). I then make salted butter, unsalted butter, and flavoured butter. I pot it up (usually in Lock and Lock tubs), keep a pile in the fridge and then freeze the rest. The buttermilk is used to make soda bread, buttermilk bread, scones and pancakes. I've got a link somewhere to some very detailed instructions on using your food mixer... I'll go and see if I can find them.... EDITED TO ADD Yes, here it is. http://www.cookingforengineers.com/article/113/Making-Butter "Heavy cream" is American for double cream. When he talks about a "stick of butter", he means 4oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Why oh why do I log onto this site?!! It always seems to cost me money!! I've just subscribed for a year too and have emailed them to ask them to start me from issue 1 - I can't wait to get the first issue!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I have just subscribed to. My subscription starts at issue 2 but we are still going to receive the free book. Bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Alis - you have sold them so so many by posting on here - you should get your subscription for nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich & Ange Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I got the first issue in our local W H Smiths as well. I really want to make the butter, but I don't eat it! I took out a years subscription as well can't wait to get the next issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Alis - you have sold them so so many by posting on here - you should get your subscription for nothing Maybe I should email them this topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Alis - you have sold them so so many by posting on here - you should get your subscription for nothing Maybe I should email them this topic I think someone should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beki Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I made the butter (double quantities - 1 litre cream), and at one point i thought it wasn't going to work as the cream got stuck at one end for ages and wasn't moving! Luckily i had OH to hand and he put a bit of brute force into it and got it moving again for me The butter was lovely! We made it salted and gave half to my parents who said it was delish too! Try it - it's fab, and so easy! Doesn't work out any cheaper than buying butter, but gives you a sense of achievement, and the food always tastes nicer if you've made it yourself doesn't it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I'm shaky shakin' at the moment! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 The butter sounds great - maybe when the cream is reduced it will make it cheaper. Must try it out too - I do love butter rather than the spreads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hi all, First of all this mag is GREAT I have now read it from cover to cover, and really enjoyed all the articles. I am looking forward to issue 2, as I have placed a 12 month subscription for this, purely based on the feedback on this forum. I have too say that I was not disappointed, and I have already made 1/2 lb of delicious organic butter (it was so easy and fun to do.) All I can say is that if you are thinking about this but not sure, then I think that you will not be disappointed, as it seems to promote a lot of the ideals and aspirations that are expressed on this forum. Regards Dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layla Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I have just got my copy from WHSmith........it's fab ,recipes look brill ,Bee stuff keeps hubby happy and the chicken stuff gives me something to read....and oh i wish i had room for piggies aren't they cute? I think its a v good read . Gonna have a go at the recipes next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Wouldn't it be fantastic to have pigs? I still haven't tried the butter thing although I've got the cream sitting in the fridge, trouble is the weather was to nice today. Oh well, always tomorrow Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layla Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Errr Mrs B count tomorrow out it's meant to b the best day of the week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 e 2 has just arrived here and I cant sit down and read it as its lovely weather and I have chickeny /quaily things planned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Got issue 2 as well today. I really look forward to the beginning of the month Home Farmer and Practical Poultry dropping through the letter box Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I just got my second issue of Home Farmer AND Grow Your Own all through the door at once!! Sadly I'm working tonight, but I'm sure I'll find a quiet minute or two! Never subscribed to a magazine before, now I have 2 Happy Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 My copy of Home Farmer arrived this morning as well The bacon curing looks really simple to do and is on my list to do next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 A really good issue again. I'm so glad I subscribed to it. Lots of interesting articles and tasty looking recipes and an Angora goat is now on my "Must Have" list . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strepsy Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 There's a bit of Eglu bashing going on over on the Home Farmer forum at the mo. It does seem to be people who don't know anything about them except from the look of them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
