> and it's a mystery how anyone can put up with the flavour.

What do you mean? Do you dislike its taste? I enjoy its taste, although I usually just drink water with my meals.

I have to limit how much my toddler gets, or he would literally suck down 1.5 liters of whole milk a day, and not bother with that time-wasting eating business that keeps him away from more important things, like his train set.

Only my kids love whole fat milk (it's kinda scary how much of it they drink, but then being vegetarian it does provide a decent amount of protein and fat). I just use it for coffee.