1st there is the MILK Problem

For Some its simply a Lactose intolerance… 

for those not familiar with this.

“Lactose intolerance, refers to individuals who are unable to digest lactose (or sugars from dairy products) due to a lactase (an enzyme produced in the small intestine) deficiency…… Although it’s not dangerous, being lactose intolerance can be uncomfortable when dairy products are consumed. The only way to avoid the discomfort is to avoid foods and drinks that contain lactose or by taking lactase digestive supplements.” http://www.activebeat.co/your-health/how-do-i-know-if-im-lactose-intolerant/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=AB_GGL_US_DESK&cus_widget=&utm_content=search_marketing&utm_term=lactose%20intolerance%20symptoms

Many adults have this issue. Most of us simply choose to not intake most milk base products or simply live with the symptoms. (hey, am not giving up ice cream just yet lol!)

BUT there is the next step. A MILK ALLERGY IS NOT THE SAME THING.

Symptoms of a milk ALLERGY reaction can range from mild, such as hives, to severe, such as anaphylaxis. THIS is why we are being so very careful about our Menu.

I personally have NO interest in anyone having to practice their CPR skills at the wedding!!

In researching this problem, I have found that there are ‘other’ milks available. Many of them are surprisingly familiar.. Soy, Rice, Almond, Goat, Sheep & Coconut and there are probably others. While None of them taste precisely the same as cows milk, they do very well for substituting in MOST instances.

We will be experimenting Primarily with Coconut, Rice & Goats milk.. (sheeps milk is more difficult to find/afford)

Why only them you ask?? Because there are those pesky Soy & Nut allergies we have to contend with…

Among the number of Finger food/Appetizers that I am finding, (simple & fresh being the criteria) are a surprisingly large number of them include cream cheese. Recipes from the 50’s-70’s cocktail party genre have oodles of them. 

This week I discovered that I can Actually make Goats Milk Cream Cheese in my own kitchen!! Not only that but one can make home kitchen Mozzerella from Goats milk.. this opens up a number of possibilities. Even pizza!!

I found several articles /blogs here that are seriously helpful on the subject

http://www.everything-goat-milk.com/how-to-make-goat-cheese.html

http://www.cheesemaking.com/Chevre.html

IF I can do this successfully – it opens up a number of recipes for the buffet. Such as the classic cream cheese log or herbed cream cheese stuffed dates. And even Turkey roll ups (tho we still have to solve the wheat allergy on THAT recipe)

http://www.errenskitchen.com/garlic-herb-cream-cheese-log

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdfKSmDItD4

UPDATE: turns out there is a coconut sensitivity as well.. so far tho the Goats milk seems to be a definitely good choice..