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Lindsay C
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Lindsay
Rogersville
AL
USA
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 Posted - Mar 26 2011 : 08:54:34 AM
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I have recently started trying to make cheese from our goat's milk and was wondering what you guys do to wash your cheese cloth after use?
Lindsay
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Candy C.
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Candy
Mescal
AZ
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2011 : 3:23:42 PM
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I run it through the washer with the towels and dishcloths. Have fun with your cheese!
Candy C.
Farmgirl Sister #977
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Lindsay C
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Lindsay
Rogersville
AL
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - Mar 26 2011 : 4:46:06 PM
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Thanks Candy! I did that this time, even though I wasn't sure it was right. It seemed like after I washed it, it wasn't as tightly woven as before. Have you noticed this, or know how to prevent it?
Lindsay
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Mar 26 2011 : 5:52:50 PM
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Lndsay
Whenever I need cheescloth, I just use a new or very clean thin cotton dish towel. Works the same, & doesn't break down like cheescloth does. |
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Candy C.
True Blue Farmgirl
823 Posts
Candy
Mescal
AZ
USA
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Posted - Mar 27 2011 : 05:34:55 AM
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Lindsay,
Are you using *real* cheesecloth or the stuff they sell in the grocery store? I buy mine from the goat supply places and it is almost as tightly woven as muslin, in fact I think they call it butter muslin in the catalog. You can also get it from cheese making supply places.
Candy C.
Farmgirl Sister #977
www.calicocandy.etsy.com
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Lindsay C
True Blue Farmgirl
117 Posts
Lindsay
Rogersville
AL
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - Mar 27 2011 : 08:04:00 AM
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I think I'm probably using the "imposter" cheesecloth, so I'm going to check in to getting some of the better woven kind. :)
Lindsay
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alterationsbyemily
True Blue Farmgirl
686 Posts
Emily
Thomasville
PA
USA
686 Posts |
Posted - Mar 28 2011 : 10:48:59 AM
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When I make goat cheese, I use muslin from Joanns, I hem the edges up nice so you can put it in your strainer. Also I make bags that are easy for hanging your cheese and squeezing it. If you want to work out a trade message me.
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