Raw milk / Bath Milk

[shaneb]

Sounds brilliant. I struggle to even get unhomogenised milk.

Shane

[OzzieCheese]

For whatever 'Real' reason the Australian Government has, it has managed to raise the notoriety of milk to that of illicit Class A narcotics in both legally and availability.   And, I'm sorry but don't give me the long transport times as a reason as interstate trucking companies carry fresh seafood to the inner reaches of this country.  And refridgeration is better than the 1940's  - heck I'm sure that even milk testing is better than the 'lick it and see' mentality the government seems to think the dairy producers use. I know several in my area and your kitchens are dirtier than their dairies !! no offence intended just a comaritive statement -  I just see it as an amazing campaign of public misinformation.     

Angry still 

-- Mal 

[shaneb]

Agreed. How about chicken as another comparison? It can be extremely toxic if not cooked correctly. Isn't making cheese from raw milk the same? You just need to 'cook' the cheese for the right amount of time to make it perfectly safe. Chicken is freely available for purchase.

Shane

[awakephd]

Agreed. How about chicken as another comparison? It can be extremely toxic if not cooked correctly. Isn't making cheese from raw milk the same? You just need to 'cook' the cheese for the right amount of time to make it perfectly safe. Chicken is freely available for purchase.

Shane

In fact, chicken is freely available ... raw! But I suppose the difference is that milk is generally considered ready-to-consume with no further processing, while very few if any would consider consuming chicken without first cooking ...

[TimT]

The proposed new laws in Victoria haven't, to my knowledge, yet been passed or come into force; I know of a couple of stores where you should still be able to get raw milk! :p Still think these laws are stupid and paranoid, still want them changed.

And yes, I think it's legal to get raw goat milk in Victoria; my dream is to find a good local supplier and become friends with them....

[shaneb]

Everything I've read indicates that the law has already been passed. It's interesting that it's still available. Maybe it has the gag inducing additive? I like your plans. :-)

Shane

[TimT]

Well I haven't gagged on drinkin' it....

[shaneb]

That's good to hear. 

Shane

[Schnecken Slayer]

It seems more makers are using raw milk for specialty cheese.

Raw cheesemaking sector expected to grow after food safety rule change lifts ban on some cheeses
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-11/australian-raw-cheese-food-safety-rule-change/6383784

[shaneb]

That is excellent news. Hopefully the number of makers increase. It's interesting to see that they are moulding the blue cheese in PVC pressure pipe.

Shane

[Schnecken Slayer]

I have set my PVR to record it. It's on at noon today.

[Al Lewis]

In fact, chicken is freely available ... raw! But I suppose the difference is that milk is generally considered ready-to-consume with no further processing, while very few if any would consider consuming chicken without first cooking ...

They do, however, sell raw chicken eggs which are used, uncooked, in mayonnaise, aiolas, remoulade, and a host of other items.