There's a cow in my cupboard mooooooooooooooooo

I've just made myself a coffee (white, no sugar) and was thinking about what a damn fine resource long-life milk is. Nutritionally it is said to have the same good-for-you qualities as the bottles of fresh milk in the dairy cabinet with the only notable difference being the pasteurisation process.

In a household where not everyone drinks milk, it is not always practical to keep the fresh stuff on hand. This is where having a cow in your cupboard is ideal.

Many of the major milk brands offer a long-life version but the Devondale Semi-Skim (as illustrated) just happens to be my personal favourite. How simple it is to throw it out of the cupboard and into the fridge. When it's icy cold it's delicious - rich and creamy and with a taste easily on par with the fresher varieties, if not nicer.

This brand usually retails at around $1.66 per litre in the major grocery stores and has regularly been on sale for 10 x 1 litre cartons for $10.00. A huge savings! Only last week I picked up the same great value with 6 x 2 litre cartons on sale for $12.00. If long-life is your milk staple then specials like this are worth stocking up on and stockpiling if you have the room. Do be sure to check best by dates and use them accordingly.

If fresh milk is your regular drop I challenge you to give long-life a go and at the very least you won't be able to beat the cupboard cow for emergency back up and camping trips! Moooooooooooo!