RICE MILK FOR THE MASSES

In various discussions over time, it has come to my attention that a huge number of people cannot drink dairy milk. Whether lactose-intolerance, true allergy, or a variety of other contributing factors that have come to light, many folks cannot have milk any more.

Like many, I have also used (and many friends continue to use) products like Silk (a soybean milk that works well overall--is very popular due to the removal of some of the soy flavor that usually lingers in lower-priced brands). There are still some that cannot use soy-milks due to sensitivities (phyto-estrogens, and for some it reduces the absorption of other meds). 

In all honesty, I personally still indulge in the occasional milk product, and usually deal with the 'consequences' over time. But for day-to-day use, I usually consume rice milk. There is an inexpensive, lesser-name brand product sold  through Woodman's that we have used for years. It isn't something that tastes particularly great on its own, but works over cereal in the morning after being chilled thoroughly.

I have recently discovered, through other's blogs and sites, the ABSOLUTE EASE of making rice milk at home, for PENNIES on the dollar at that. There are two recipes that I modify slightly, and a video from a YOUTUBE contributor that can help you through it all.

vegan reader recipe 1

rice flour recipe  and rice recipe 2

I add vanilla, a bit of cinnamon, and about a third of the honey or half of the rice/agave syrup sweetener they use in these.