My moderate success in making mozzarella for some reason made me think I could make cheddar. And why not? Lots of people make cheese. Um…don’t they? Anyway, how hard could it be? I’ve got the kit from New England Cheesemaking Supply. Easy peasy. Despite my confidence, the instruction book saying Farmhouse Cheddar is the “easiestContinue reading “It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Cheesy: Cheddar”
Monthly Archives: August 2010
It Ain’t Easy Bein Cheesy: Mozzarella
If there’s one thing can make my heart go pitter-pat it’s the thought of rotten milk in the form of CHEESE. Who would have thought that adding animal stomach (rennet) to warm milk and then waiting around would produce such wonders as cheddar, parmesan or mozzarella? I began my foray into the world of cheesemakingContinue reading “It Ain’t Easy Bein Cheesy: Mozzarella”
Simple Snacking Kung Fu
Ever since I learned how to make guacamole, it has been a staple in our house. If I’m making anything Mexican related, there will be guacamole. And why not? It’s so easy and freaking delicious. To kick things up a notch, I made my own chips to go with it this time. Again, super easy.Continue reading “Simple Snacking Kung Fu”