Milk:
In THE BATTLE OF THE CABBAGE, broccoli won with Brussels sprouts coming next in the poll on 'cabbages'. The top true cabbages voted for in the poll were green, napa and red cabbages with only two votes apiece. It seems people aren't diehard cabbage fans here.
Now it's the turn of dairy products to do battle. Given dairy products, especially butter, cheese, cream, milk and yogurt, are often used in many foods and drinks, this poll is only concerned with foods and drinks that are essentially made from and/or essentially taste of dairy products. So there's no cheesecake, coffee, custard, eggnog nor hot chocolate in the poll.
This poll isn't a vegan-friendly nor a lactose-intolerant-friendly poll, my apologies.
My most favourite types of dairy products are butter (especially on burnt toast or in a baked potato), cheese (Cheshire cheese please), ghee (an Indian clarified butter), ice cream (particularly chocolate, pistachio and vanilla ice cream), milkshake (banana, chocolate and lime milkshakes are best), sour cream (especially as part of nachos), yogurt and yogurt drink (particularly lassi, an Indian yogurt drink), with kulfi, a creamy Indian ice cream, being the best dairy product. A cooling pistachio-flavoured kulfi is the perfect ending to a hot and spicy Indian curry meal.
Pistachio kulfi:
My least favourite types of dairy products are fromage frais, paneer (an Indian cheese), panna cotta and ricotta, with milk being the worst dairy product. I cannot stand drinking milk, even chilled milk, on its own. Though I drink white coffee, I always use a creamer in my coffee.
What are your most and least favourite types of dairy products?
Are you lactose-intolerant and/or a vegan?
Have you ever milked a cow (or a buffalo, camel, goat or sheep)?
I'm not lactose-intolerant nor a vegan so I can enjoy a lot of dairy products without an allergic reaction or guilt. There are, as mentioned, a few dairy products I don't like. And there are a few dairy products, such as cheese curds, fermented milk and /soured milk, which I haven't tried that I have no wish to try.
I have milked cows on my Dad's dairy farm - see my very recent WORKING ON THE FARM blog post. I've never milked a buffalo, camel, goat nor sheep, and I don't want to. Too much shit to deal with!
Below is a poll where you can anonymously select your most favourite type of dairy product.
Unfortunately only one pick is allowed in the poll. If you don't like dairy products, please don't vote but please do comment even just to say you don't like dairy products.
Because a poll on this site can only have a maximum of 20 answer options, unfortunately there was no room as poll options for: condensed/evaporated milk, ghee (clarified butter), paneer, powdered milk/cream and semifreddo. Hopefully I've covered all the popular types of dairy products as poll options because I never want 'other' to win a poll.
I think cheese will win the poll but butter, cream, ice cream, milkshake and yogurt may challenge strongly.
Please see the first comment below to see what has won each battle of the food and drinks so far.
PS. With some very late voting, vanilla ice cream is now pipping cream by one vote in THE BATTLE OF DESSERT ACCOMPANIMENTS. This battle is proving to be the most competitive of all battles!
Cheshire cheese:
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Well, I haven't milked any of those animals you mentioned... but I have milked others "a few" times
I love being milked too!
Ooooo YEEESS!!! 🀀🀀🀀🀀
It's so hard to choose a favorite when each form has a different use. For instance, I go through lots of butter because I have toast for breakfast and use it for cooking, or add it to vegetables (and meat sometimes).
Or is it cheese because I will admit, I eat a lot of cheese.
Yogurt? Good breakfast and nice ingredient (similar with sour cream) for spicy meals.
Milkshake? who doesn't like a cold creamy shake on a hot summer day (luckily it's winter).
The nature and uses of the products are so different I'm not sure a favorite form exists.
I know it's difficult to choose. It was a toss-up between butter, cheese and ice cream for me but I eventually chose ice cream.
@spunkycumfun just came in from stacking roundbales and hands are frozen. i chose other because it all depends on what I'm doing.
@mwants269 Are you a farmer?
@spunkycumfun Not really, but I have a bull, 2 cows, 2 potbelly pigs, and 4 sheep (down from 180-300). I tried farming when I burned out, and discovered I enjoy it, but I'm not good at it. (lots of bad decisions, and a touch of Green Acres the TV show). But needing to care for the livestock keeps my dysthymia in check.
@mwants269 That sounds like farming to me. Caring for animals, even farm animals, is very therapeutic.
ItΓ’β¬β’s hard for me to pack a favorite, mostly because itΓ’β¬β’s situational.
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It is difficult to choose. I chose ice cream but tomorrow I could choose cheese.
@spunkycumfun plus there is Custard.
@FieryFunPa I couldn't find room in the poll for custard, not because I believe custard isn't a big thing in America.
I voted cheese my friend as I don't drink a lot of milk unless it's double chocolate milk. I just love cheese though and I don't have any issues with dairy.
Another great poll battle here and I hope you enjoy a thrilling Thursday..
Cheese is a great vote.
That a DIFFICULT Choice if I can Only Pick One! 🀦Òβ¬Γ’β’βΓ―ΒΈΓ°ΕΈΒ€β🀷Òβ¬Γ’β’βΓ―ΒΈ I Chose Milk because I probably use it the most. Γ°ΕΈΛβ°
It is a difficult choice. I'm trying to stop people sitting on the fence!
@spunkycumfun
But I kinda like being on the fence!!! Γ°ΕΈΛβ🀣ðŸΛβ
@YourDickToUse196 It can be a bit painful sitting on the fence for a long time!
For the record, Brussels sprouts won THE BATTLE OF THE VEGETABLES, bananas won THE BATTLE OF THE FRUITS, basil won THE BATTLE OF THE HERBS, garlic won THE BATTLE OF THE SPICES, cashew nuts won THE BATTLE OF THE NUTS, sunflower seeds won THE BATTLE OF THE SEEDS, roast beef won THE BATTLE OF THE ROAST DINNERS, cheesecake won THE BATTLE OF THE PUDDINGS, pepperoni won THE BATTLE OF THE PIZZA TOPPINGS, Caesar salad won THE BATTLE OF THE SALADS, green beans won THE BATTLE OF THE BEANS, watermelon won THE BATTLE OF THE MELONS, tomato-based pasta sauce won THE BATTLE OF THE HOT SAUCY DIPS, barbecue sauce won THE BATTLE OF THE COOL SAUCY DIPS, vanilla ice cream won THE BATTLE OF THE ICE CREAMS, capellini (aka angel hair) won THE BATTLE OF THE PASTAS, steak won THE BATTLE OF THE BARBECUE, romaine lettuce won THE BATTLE OF THE LETTUCES, honeycrisp apples won THE BATTLE OF THE APPLES, stout won THE BATTLE OF THE BEERS, whisky won THE BATTLE OF THE SPIRITS, clam chowder won THE BATTLE OF THE SOUPS, sourdough bread won THE BATTLE OF THE BREADS, liver won THE BATTLE OF THE OFFAL, roast turkey won THE BATTLE OF CHRISTMAS FOODS, Old Fashioned won THE BATTLE OF THE COCKTAILS, Americano coffee won THE BATTLE OF THE COFFEES, green tea won THE BATTLE OF THE TEAS, maple syrup won THE BATTLE OF THE PANCAKES, barbecue sauce won THE BATTLE OF THE CONDIMENTS, ribeye steak won THE BATTLE OF THE STEAKS, portobello mushrooms won THE BATTLE OF THE MUSHROOMS, beefsteak tomatoes won THE BATTLE OF THE TOMATOES, barbecue crisps won THE BATTLE OF THE CRISPS, strawberries won THE BATTLE OF THE BERRIES, crab won THE BATTLE OF THE SHELLFISH, vanilla yogurt won THE BATTLE OF THE YOGURTS, jasmine rice won THE BATTLE OF THE RICE, chicken wings won THE BATTLE OF HOT FINGER FOODS, cheeses won THE BATTLE OF COLD FINGER FOODS, dry red wine won THE BATTLE OF THE WINES, tap water won THE BATTLE OF WATER, blueberry muffins won THE BATTLE OF THE MUFFINS, cheese won THE BATTLE OF THE CHARCUTERIE, cow milk hard cheese won THE BATTLE OF THE CHEESE, burgers won THE BATTLE OF FAST FOOD, olive oil won THE BATTLE OF THE OILS, beef stew won THE BATTLE OF THE STEW, cow milk won THE BATTLE OF THE MILK, butter won THE BATTLE OF THE BAKED POTATO, salad won THE BATTLE OF THE SIDE DISH, pizza won THE BATTLE OF THE SAVOURY PIE, apple pie won THE BATTLE OF THE SWEET PIE, coffee won THE BATTLE OF THE HOT BEVERAGE, iced tea won THE BATTLE OF THE COLD BEVERAGE, salmon won THE BATTLE OF THE FISHES, rice won THE BATTLE OF THE GRAINS, cheese won THE BATTLE OF THE OMELETTE, cream won THE BATTLE OF THE DOUGHNUTS, chocolate won THE BATTLE OF THE MILKSHAKES, butter won THE BATTLE OF THE TOAST TOPPINGS, salted peanuts won THE BATTLE OF THE PEANUTS, strawberry jam won THE BATTLE OF THE JAM, flaky pastry won THE BATTLE OF THE PASTRY, bacon sandwich won THE BATTLE OF THE SANDWICH, orange juice won THE BATTLE OF THE JUICES, chocolate won THE BATTLE OF THE COOKIES, American Bourbon whiskey won THE BATTLE OF WHISKY, pumpkin pie won THE BATTLE OF THE PUMPKIN, cherry jelly won THE BATTLE OF JELLY, vanilla ice cream won THE BATTLE OF DESSERT ACCOMPANIMENTS, dark chocolate won THE BATTLE OF CHOCOLATE, baked potatoes won THE BATTLE OF THE POTATO, and broccoli won THE BATTLE OF THE CABBAGE.
Of course, ice cream gets my vote Γ°ΕΈΛβ
I'm not at all surprised with your vote!
I go with ice cream, with butter (melted on a toasted bagel is good) and cheese (all types, with burratta an exotic favorite. I had some freshly made in Italy, which was heavenly). Least favorite is probably the sour milk.
I've never had burratta cheese. I'll now look out for it.
Bastard, making me choose between milk, ice cream, and cheese. Cheese won at the end of the day but goddammit this was not an easy poll.
I cursed myself with this poll!
Lol. could not choose a winner, so went with the base ingredient
. Did attempt to milk cows as a kid , failed as a potential farmer 
I succeeded to milk the cows but I never wanted to be a farmer - too much hard work and the early mornings!
Butter on burnt toast? Burnt?
I love butter. It adds so much flavor to all my cooking.
Hugs!!
For some reason I love burnt toast. It's supposed to make your hair curl!
I am a huge dairy fan so choosing one item from your list is impossible.
I like the heavy sourness of goat or sheep's milk yoghurt, the sweet fermentation of frothy yayik ayrani and thick xinogala (Greek version of buttermilk), the peppery bitterness of mouldy cheeses like Stilton, Gorgonzola and Roquefort, the feathery lightness of Chantilly cream, the chalkiness of Parmiggiano Reggiano, the robust flavor of aged Cheddar or Swiss Emmentaler, the chewy saltiness of Cypriot halloumi, the fruity tang of Syrian shankleesh, the golden creaminess of French cow's butter, the sweet earthiness of Greek sheep's butter, the divine Italian gelato, and on and on.
If I had to choose, it would be fresh buffalo milk or buffalo milk yoghurt.
(One can also find fresh donkey milk at some dairy stores, I have not tried that yet.)
As a Greek oddly enough I don't care that much for feta. I will only eat it during the summer months in a Greek salad. Feta enthusiasts however should try a slice of feta on a plate, drizzled with olive oil and topped with dried oregano rubbed between your palms to release the essential oils of the herb.
Also the Greek version of tsatziki doesn't impress me (Turkish or Levantine variations with mint included are preferable). Instead of tsatziki, anyone visiting Greece should try tyrokafteri, a hot and spicy feta and yogurt blend that is quite addictive once you try it.
Finally, there is a sheep and goat's milk product local to the island of Crete that I consider unique and irresistible. It's called staka, and resembles something between clotted cream when cold and fondue when served warm.
Many years ago I had access to a source of unpasteurized fresh organic milk once a week. I would boil one liter for drinking and another liter I'd use to make my own yogurt. What a delight to taste a different milk each week, depending on where the cow had been grazing. You could discern the either sweet or bitter greens the cow had access to day by day. That made me realize how terrible industrialized milk has become. One of the joys of traveling to less industrialized countries, or to rural parts of Greece, is the chance to taste 'real' milk and yoghurt.
A recent trend in Greece has been the opening of "small production" dairy shops specializing in products supposedly from small farm units. Some are good, some I wonder how 'small' they are when there are ten or more branches opening up in the city.
(I wonder why you have buttermilk and fermented milk as two separate categories.)
I'm not a fan of sheep's milk nor goat's milk, and donkey's milk definitely doesn't appeal.
The categories for this poll aren't discrete, which is a methodological no-no. I could have put cheese curds with cheese and collapsed a few 'cream' options. But i wanted to capture the most popular dairy products.
Thank you for the opportunity and information. Hugs Gene.
Mon plaisir. Thanks for stopping by.
Spunk! Why only one. I love butter. I love cheese. I love sour cream . I love creamin my coffee. I love ice cream. I love whipped cream. I voted for cheese though because cheese is a gift from God.
I admit that this poll is particularly difficult in having only to pick one. My apologies.
Like you I expect cheese will be the BIG TIME winner here. (That there are so many varieties should help boost it too.) Butter is good too. If the milk around here sours, I throw it out! Γ°ΕΈΛβ
The only thing I've ever milked is a big bewbied human! Γ°ΕΈΛ(She was on this site, and local, and had a profile specifically tailored to that activity.)
Is this poll inspired by The Big Orange Baby, and RFK Jr., recently inverting the food pyramid?
Milk is doing better than I thought in this poll.
I try desperately hard to get inspired by Robert F Kennedy Jr or Donald Trump!