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There was no lack of hot water, I had even a traditional Andean brick bread oven one hundred meters from the house available to use. I even asked some of the workers to clean it, with my hopes to bake there at least one time. It seemed to me that it had not been used in ages. Real ages, because you have to understand that time in the Andes walks very slowly. This time there was so much rain that when I made it to the other side...it was too early or too late to bake. I will do my best to bake something there. It's a promise.

I am now back in Panama, doing the laundry and catching up on my e-mail at the same time. I leave you here with some photos. Tomorrow I'll blog about artisan cheese making in the Ecuadorian Andes. Fantastic delicious photos and more stories await us.

I missed you very much. I am glad to be back home.

Hugs,
Melissa

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At this point of the project, they and their associates, Organic Pastures, are soliciting funds to make a documentary film about raw milk. You can help bring the story of this incredible healing food to the screen.

When it comes to raw milk, Americans are asleep at the plate. This film will awaken them to the "Raw Truth", and you'll receive the benefits of increased consumer demand: more availability and lower costs for raw dairy products.

Part of the footage has already been shot—but they need funds to complete the project. Be part of the Raw Milk Revolution! Your dollars will make a difference.

Send checks payable to White Tiger Productions, C/O First Republic Bank, 1099 4th St. San Rafael, CA 94901

The following information on the "Health Benefits of Raw Milk" is from the "Organic Pastures" website:

Our raw dairy foods are an outstanding source of nutrients, including beneficial bacteria such as lactobacillus acidophilus, vitamins, and enzymes, and are one of the finest sources of calcium available. If you've been drinking pasteurized milk and you switch to this raw milk, you'll likely start experiencing a very positive difference in the way you feel, which is in basic terms your body "telling you" this natural food is good for you.

Never processed, never pasteurized, and never homogenized, Organic Pastures raw dairy products are naturally filled with living enzymes and cultures vital for health, offering a wealth of health boosting rewards, including the following:

   1. Lactose intolerant consumers can eat raw milk because lactase producing bacteria are present.

   2. Raw milk strengthens the immune system with the seeding and feeding of diverse beneficial essential bacteria.

   3. Immunoglobulin in raw milk resolves asthma.

   4. Raw milk has been used in effectively treating diabetes in the days before insulin.

   5. Raw milk has also been utilized in treating eczema and arthritis.

   6. Raw butter has been used effectively to assist Autistic children.

Organic Pastures produces pasture fed milk in harmony with nature. Their Jersey, Ayreshire, and Holstein cows produce fresh delicious milk alive with flavor. This raw milk is high in antioxidants, vitamins (including B-12), all 22 essential amino acids, natural enzymes (including lactase), natural probiotics, and good fatty acids.

Que disfruten! and ...Happy New Year with plenty love, health and delicious food!

Chef Melissa

We invite you to visit the following related posts and previous articles written by Chef Melissa: blogs:

• No-Cooking, Real Milk IceCream in a Pineapple
• The Red Velvet Rose of Love, includes facts and useful information on cooking with "edible flowers". Lear how to prepare and use roses as garnish and delicious recipes for the holiday season meals.
• Gifts from the Bounty: Breadfruit, the Cannonball Shaped Fruit.
• TastyRecipes - The CookingDiva´s Recipe Index, with recipes in English and Español.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups raw milk, certified fresh from a real grass fed cow
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1-1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups heavy cream, certified fresh from a real and happy cow!

Directions: in a small bowl combine the whole milk, sugar and vanilla extract. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add the heavy cream and freeze in your ice cream maker according to manufactures directions.

To serve: Scoop out the meat of a small, ripe pineapple. Fill in with your homemade ice cream and garnish optionally with mint sprigs. This is a great way to serve ice cream, for sure people will rave about your creation
Yield: 2 quarts

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