The first “farm to table” enthusiasts were our ancestors; farmers and housewives. Making their own food fresh as it was produced was a healthy choice and a necessity back in the day. No grocery stores! Today, it is a choice some of us are getting back to. This is where our mother’s and grandmother’s accessories become very useful today. You can find newer, more modern butter churns on the market today, but, there is something special about using a vintage tool that still works. You can find glass, metal and wood butter churns at antique malls today. South End Antique all has some great glass and metal pieces that work beautifully. Grab a few old wood butter paddles while you are at it! Butter making is a great activity for children. It would be a perfect project for 4H groups, school classes, and more. There was one more method of making butter. A farmer would pour warm milk into a goatskin and tied it to the side of his horse as he rode for miles. When he got to where he was going, he had butter! I think I will pass on this method!
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