Almond Milk: To Make? or Buy? That is the question.

I love Blue Diamond Unsweetened Almond Breeze from the refrigerated dairy section. Almond milk is a great low-carb and tasty way to dress up many beverages and recipes. I use it in my Dandy Blend drink, smoothies, and many recipes including sausage gravy, baked goods, etc.

I work at keeping down the cost of the food we use most often (that’s a big part of what I blog about). I feel I am making constant progress to create a healthier and cost-effective diet. So would I be able to save money by making almond milk?

Almonds are $3 per pound (at Costco). That would make a gallon of almond milk.
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Mpls: Cow Pool for Grassfed Cattle Co.

Need a freezer full of grass fed beef to feed your Primal family? Here’s a Twin Cities cow-pooler you can contact! Please let my friend Christine know that you heard of it through my blog (Rachel Ernst, hearthANDgnome.com)

Hi Rachel,

As we talked about the other day, I am organizing a Cow Pool! We are buying a steer from the Grass Fed Cattle Company. the beef is 100% grass few without any antibiotics or added hormones. it is from a local family farm, healthy and delicious. You should be a part of our order, I think you’ll really enjoy the taste and healthfulness! Please check out www.grassfedcattleco.com or contact me for more information. it would be about $6.50 per pound, it is easiest for people to commit to 1/8 or 1/4 orders. Please respond by December 10. If you know anyone who is interested please forward them my information!

Hope you are well and I look forward to talking with you soon:)
Christine