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Offline Sarah72

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Cheese
« on: January 11, 2011, 10:47:04 am »
I am interested in trying out different types of cheese making.  Can anyone share cheese recipes?

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Re: Cheese
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2011, 11:37:44 am »
Cheese making is a pretty complex process. There's recipes here for ricotta, cream cheese and the EDC has a mascarpone recipe, what particular cheese would you like to make?
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Re: Cheese
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2011, 10:20:35 am »
I just want to try a firm cheese in a mold.  Not sure of names.

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Re: Cheese
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2011, 10:58:37 am »
google cheeslinks - they have kits etc and it might be what you are looking for?

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Re: Cheese
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2011, 12:06:37 pm »
Yep, Cheeselinks is your best bet. I did a course through them and made Camembert, Quarg and Ricotta. Brilliant!
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Re: Cheese
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2011, 04:07:54 pm »
I recently did a course with The Cheesemaker  in Padbury WA.  Was a lovely day and we made wonderful cheese.  I am enjoying my first batch of feta at the moment - and its just like the bought stuff!   Let me know if you would like any more information.

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Re: Cheese
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2011, 05:11:43 pm »
One of the most important things in making cheese is the preparation - that is, getting all the equipment together and making sure you have absolutely everything you need before you begin.

You need a cheese "press" and if you have a handy husband, these can be made as the ready-made ones are fairly expensive.
A homemade one can be seen here,  and here's a different type cheese press.

If you have never made cheese of this type, it is wise to attend a workshop and Cheeselinks  is a good place to start.

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Re: Cheese
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2011, 11:01:45 am »
Thank you all for this information - fantastic!