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beckyhooper
Farmgirl at Heart
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becky
Vienna
maine
USA
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 Posted - May 03 2007 : 5:57:55 PM
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we have a chapter here in vienna, maine, called farmgirl friends- and our newest project we love to do is make homemade cheeses! i took a class from a friend a few weeks ago, and have taught the other members, we really enjoy it! does anyone else make cheese out there? as resourceful as we all are, i bet many of you do! would love to hear from you! happy farmgirling! |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - May 03 2007 : 11:54:07 PM
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I know that Aunt Jenny does - from dear Mona's milk! It really sounds like so much fun - and I LOVE different kinds of cheese. I can't wait until I have a "milkable" cow!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4238 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4238 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2007 : 10:18:57 AM
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| Hi Becky, Wish Icould of taken a cheese making class. I make cheese. Or at least try. I do colby, either pressed or curds. (I am from Wisconsin, what else can I say) Also make cream cheese, sour cream, chevre, moz.. I have not tried to age any cheese yet. Really don't have anywhere to do it. I just got a cheese press the other day, and used it yesterday. I have been using a buttermilk culture, but did order a meso. starter, but have not made it up yet. Also make kefir. I have a jersey cow, Summer. I have been freezing milk too. Not sure how it will taste, but thought I would try for when Summer is dry. I made cottage cheese today, but my family does not care for it if it is too sour. So have had only one batch that they have liked. I have made ricotta too. Hope to hear from you. And welcome to the forum. Michele |
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FlipFlopFarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Carla
Molalla
Oregon
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Posted - May 04 2007 : 3:46:53 PM
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Homemade cheese is so fun!!! I would start off with something easy that doesn't require a starter culture and/or a chese press. Queso Blanco can be made easily in an afternoon and enjoyed soon after the curds are hung to drain. I would really recommend Home Cheese Making by Rikki Carroll.
Have fun!!!
Carla
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - May 05 2007 : 09:36:32 AM
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I have done lots and lots of mozzarella (very easy!!) and ricotta, and some yogurt cheese that I use like cream cheese. I hope to take it further and try others this summer. Only 3 more weeks until Mona calves and in 4 weeks we will have the milk rolling in again!!! Yay!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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westernhorse51
True Blue Farmgirl
1681 Posts
michele
farmingdale
n.j.
USA
1681 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2007 : 06:48:28 AM
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aunt jenny, more mona pictures please!!
she selects wool and flax and works with eager hands Prov.31:13 |
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ThymeForEweFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
705 Posts
Robin
An organic farm in the forest in
Maine
USA
705 Posts |
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celebrate2727
True Blue Farmgirl
989 Posts
Beth
MJF
Farmgirl
989 Posts |
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
2044 Posts
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Posted - May 07 2007 : 10:14:14 AM
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Try www.gourmetsleuth.com/cheeserecipes.htm looks like there is info for alot of cheese recipes.
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Edited by - bramble on May 07 2007 10:15:58 AM |
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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl
4238 Posts
Michele
Bruce
Wisconsin
USA
4238 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2007 : 05:15:24 AM
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| Beth, I ordered a cheese making kit from Hoeggers Goat supply, when I first got my cow. It had a book with it by Mary Jane Toth, I think. It was helpful for me. I have been using cultered buttermilk as a starter, as in her book. Since then I got Rikki Carroll's book, and that is very good too. What are you looking to make with your milk? Michele |
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ArmyWifey
True Blue Farmgirl
712 Posts
Holly
Abilene
KS
712 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2007 : 6:47:28 PM
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I have made it before. The last time we were here in KS I went to the dairy in Alma to get rennet and they gave me enough for over 1000 pounds of cheese!!!
My friend Carrie was in the process of making Feta when I left OK. Yes, she was milking her sheep Meg.
blessings,
Holly
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2007 : 8:45:03 PM
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another site with a great tutorial is New England Cheesemaking supply. I know they have a website..great one..but not sure of the *******. I will try to find it.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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Buttercup
True Blue Farmgirl
1433 Posts
Talitha
Vermont
USA
1433 Posts |
Posted - May 08 2007 : 9:24:56 PM
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Thank you so much for the tip Jenny!! Very interesting page with tons of info! I am always so glad to learn from those who know places for good advice and information! Thank you!
Hugz!
Talitha
PS the link for those who want to check it out is
http://www.cheesemaking.com/
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
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