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Comment from lakeport
Butter in the makin, indeed that brings back some memories
from very long ago .I lived on a farm for three month,and they had a milk separater,so there was always cream to make butter.I enjoyed reading story.God bless you.Hugs!Lakeport
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2014
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Butter in the makin, indeed that brings back some memories
from very long ago .I lived on a farm for three month,and they had a milk separater,so there was always cream to make butter.I enjoyed reading story.God bless you.Hugs!Lakeport
Comment Written 14-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2014
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Thanks for the great comments, I am glad you liked the story. :-) Carolyn
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your welcome Carolyn, Hugs!Lakeport.
Comment from Karen B.
Very informative and well-written. I remember making butter with my mom as a child. Most of the time we used an old wooden butter churn, but sometimes the method you describe. Nothing better than homemade butter on fresh-from-the-oven sweet rolls. Thanks for the wonderful memories. :)
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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Very informative and well-written. I remember making butter with my mom as a child. Most of the time we used an old wooden butter churn, but sometimes the method you describe. Nothing better than homemade butter on fresh-from-the-oven sweet rolls. Thanks for the wonderful memories. :)
Comment Written 13-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2014
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And thank you Karen B for the wonderful review and generous rating. I am delighted you enjoyed the story. :-) Carolyn
Comment from adewpearl
Butter and cheese was plentiful - were plentiful
You set the stage effectively in your opening
vivid descriptive detail
several dozens of eggs, we headed home - add the comma
I love your humor in your explanation of what to do while waiting for the next step LOL
cream separator, and sometimes - add comma
When I visit Daisy, - add comma
You have an engaging narrative style in this delightful story that comes complete with bonus directions on making butter :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Butter and cheese was plentiful - were plentiful
You set the stage effectively in your opening
vivid descriptive detail
several dozens of eggs, we headed home - add the comma
I love your humor in your explanation of what to do while waiting for the next step LOL
cream separator, and sometimes - add comma
When I visit Daisy, - add comma
You have an engaging narrative style in this delightful story that comes complete with bonus directions on making butter :-) Brooke
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Thanks for this wonderful review, rating and edits to accompany it. I will take care of it. :-) Carolyn
Comment from Sagnik Das
Carolyn, wonderful extravaganza, brimming over with candidness, & a flare of nostalgia that reminds me of Dahl's 'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory', which I happened to read while at school. Here one finds a sublime reverberation of your passion for cuisine (you have personally been an avid chef, as I know!), & it shows: every word rings out with your flare of appreciation for the craft.
The inculcative virtues of respect, decency, modesty & piousness are all imbibed. Like an ever-alarming sentinel, they bewray an individual's integral self to the world at large ... Much thankful to Providence thus, you ought to remain, Carolyn, for being born into such a genial & lovely family... You are the epitome of everything exalted & sacred (to me at least), & I look upon you as an exemplar.
Enlightening work, my friend! :)
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Carolyn, wonderful extravaganza, brimming over with candidness, & a flare of nostalgia that reminds me of Dahl's 'Charlie And The Chocolate Factory', which I happened to read while at school. Here one finds a sublime reverberation of your passion for cuisine (you have personally been an avid chef, as I know!), & it shows: every word rings out with your flare of appreciation for the craft.
The inculcative virtues of respect, decency, modesty & piousness are all imbibed. Like an ever-alarming sentinel, they bewray an individual's integral self to the world at large ... Much thankful to Providence thus, you ought to remain, Carolyn, for being born into such a genial & lovely family... You are the epitome of everything exalted & sacred (to me at least), & I look upon you as an exemplar.
Enlightening work, my friend! :)
Comment Written 12-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 12-Mar-2014
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Hey there, I am delighted you enjoyed 'Butter in the Makin'. Your rating is humbling for this simple piece, I will accept it with great joy. Sagnik, I appreciate the affirmation of my work. Have a great day, Love ,Carolyn
Comment from Dean Kuch
Here I am, in Midwestern Ohio, surrounded by cows of all types, shapes and sizes, and I had no idea how butter was made until I read your wonderful story. Kinda sad, wouldn't you say? We have several Amish families in our area who sell fresh dairy milk, but I never saw he appeal in purchasing it until now. I'm going to take you perfectly penned instructions, buy some fresh dairy milk, and give 'er a whirl. After all, it's gotta be better than Blue Bonnet.
Great tale, notesandmore. Very informative.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Here I am, in Midwestern Ohio, surrounded by cows of all types, shapes and sizes, and I had no idea how butter was made until I read your wonderful story. Kinda sad, wouldn't you say? We have several Amish families in our area who sell fresh dairy milk, but I never saw he appeal in purchasing it until now. I'm going to take you perfectly penned instructions, buy some fresh dairy milk, and give 'er a whirl. After all, it's gotta be better than Blue Bonnet.
Great tale, notesandmore. Very informative.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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It's the old fashioned way, but hey, if you are from a family of ten, the then modern churns were hard to come by. However, the 'mason' jar was plentiful. I hope you enjoy your experience. If you have any questions the Amish ladies probably would be delighted to answer them as well. Thanks for reading and enjoying this one Dean, :-) Carolyn
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You're very welcome, Carolyn.
Comment from Spitfire
Sounds like a cool way to keep kids busy as well as productive. Oh oh, that might be considered child labor.
A fascinating process. No wonder pioneer women had no time to have affairs. LOL
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Sounds like a cool way to keep kids busy as well as productive. Oh oh, that might be considered child labor.
A fascinating process. No wonder pioneer women had no time to have affairs. LOL
Comment Written 11-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Thanks Shari, for your fun comments and the very generous rating. :-) Carolyn
Comment from Benny Beeharry
I wish I could try the wY you did it.
It is a lovely description, reminding me of my own life back home. My. Dad had cows and a large field. He loved his cows as his life. Onehe almost killed me for being negligent with one of the caws.
He cried.
Believe me ,i thoroughly enjoy this story. You must write more of this.
As for my sister in law, well , there is a little or no chance. She has just been put on a ventilator? No one can tell what happens tomorrow.
My wife is staying with the family and looking after The children.
And supporting them? I am on my own ,that why I write having nothing else to do. Saves my mind.
Take care.
Benny
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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I wish I could try the wY you did it.
It is a lovely description, reminding me of my own life back home. My. Dad had cows and a large field. He loved his cows as his life. Onehe almost killed me for being negligent with one of the caws.
He cried.
Believe me ,i thoroughly enjoy this story. You must write more of this.
As for my sister in law, well , there is a little or no chance. She has just been put on a ventilator? No one can tell what happens tomorrow.
My wife is staying with the family and looking after The children.
And supporting them? I am on my own ,that why I write having nothing else to do. Saves my mind.
Take care.
Benny
Comment Written 11-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Thanks Bennie for your fine comments. There is something calming and serene about a field of cows. I am so delighted you enjoyed the story. Sometimes I wonder if stories like this one would be of interest, and then I find that it is. Overwhelmingly so. Take care while your wife is gone. It can be a lonely time for all of you. Good Night my far-away friend. :-) Carolyn
Comment from MizKat
Hi Carolyn,
This is a cute little story about making butter. One set of my grandparents, on my mom's side, lived on a farm and they made their own butter. As a child, I would sit in a highchair and suck on raw bacon. Or so my mother said. No wonder I was a fat little girl.
Kat
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Hi Carolyn,
This is a cute little story about making butter. One set of my grandparents, on my mom's side, lived on a farm and they made their own butter. As a child, I would sit in a highchair and suck on raw bacon. Or so my mother said. No wonder I was a fat little girl.
Kat
Comment Written 11-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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Those memories are the best. I am happy you enjoyed the story. Kat, are you feeling well these days? I hope so. :-) Carolyn
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I go up and down. Some days I'm feeling a little better than others, but always tired.
Comment from Green Lake Girl
A real mouth-watering write, here. I can feel my veins clogging! I love good butter and cream. Never have made it, however. This seems more like a true story than fiction(?) Thanks for sharing your homespun experiences.
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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A real mouth-watering write, here. I can feel my veins clogging! I love good butter and cream. Never have made it, however. This seems more like a true story than fiction(?) Thanks for sharing your homespun experiences.
Comment Written 11-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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It is a true story, I will check and make sure it is correctly noted. Thanks for the delightful review and generous stars.
:-) Carolyn
Comment from DonandVicki
This reads more like non-fiction to me but none the less a very good write. We have a small farm here in the mountains of California, Fresh eggs, Milk the goats for cheese, Spin wool from the Angora goats. Make butter the whole 9 yards. Good write. I made a butter churn out of an old crank salsa maker and the butter is made in less than two minutes. If your in a hurry. times the slower method is preferred. Don
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reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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This reads more like non-fiction to me but none the less a very good write. We have a small farm here in the mountains of California, Fresh eggs, Milk the goats for cheese, Spin wool from the Angora goats. Make butter the whole 9 yards. Good write. I made a butter churn out of an old crank salsa maker and the butter is made in less than two minutes. If your in a hurry. times the slower method is preferred. Don
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Comment Written 11-Mar-2014
reply by the author on 11-Mar-2014
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I actually have three methods that I can churn the butter, this being the slowest and the most rewarding. When I want it done in a flash, I use my kitchen aid upright mixer, about 5 min flat. I am so glad you enjoyed this one. It is a true story. I will check on that. :-) Carolyn
