When we interviewed Nick Fordy in Tingewick, England, he mentioned that he had learned to make cheddar from a book called The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries bulletin no.43, published in 1934. One of our readers commented that he would like to have that recipe and Nick was kind enough to send it to us. Note: Since we first posted this, the entire booklet has
Super-Easy Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls
This appetizer is ridiculously easy to make! And, it’s a great way to get your family to eat their broccoli. If you want to make it in advance, you can shape the balls, freeze them on a cookie sheet and then pack them into a plastic bag. Or, you can bake them and then freeze them. Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls Based on the recipe at
Julie Ott’s Goat Milk Colby/Cheddar
We love when you send us your recipes! Julie Ott in North Berwick, Maine sent us this one. We haven’t tried it yet, so, when you do, please let us know how it went. About Julie I have been (successfully) making cheese for nearly 3 years from raw goat’s milk. I have my own herd of goats, which includes Nigerian Dwarf, Saanen, and Boer. I
Bandaged Cheddar by Bleu Mont Dairy
Have you ever tasted a bandaged cheddar? They aren’t available in most grocery stores, so the odds are good, you haven’t. But, believe me when I say you need to do it. Now. (In fact, come to Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, July 30th for the ACS Festival of Cheeses where you will sample dozens of bandaged cheddars.) You might be tasting Bandaged Cheddar by
Gift Idea #4 – Goat Milk Cheddar
This is the fourth in a series of gift ideas for the upcoming holidays. There’s still plenty of time to make this cheese and give it to a lucky friend. We know SO many goat owners who haven’t found the time (or courage) to make their own cheese. Giving them a cheese you made yourself in a basket of cheese making supplies would be the
Cheddar with Marci Blubaugh at Amazing Graze
Marci Blubaugh Mike and Marci Blubaugh have a farm in Martinsburg, Ohio called Amazing Graze. They sell grass fed beef and lamb, pastured broilers and turkeys, pork, eggs and some produce. They also have a General Store on their website, AmazingGrazeFarm.com where they sell all kinds of kitchen supplies and books. They even offer classes for making Feta. There is tons of good information on
Stephanie Soleil’s Urban Cheddar
Stephanie Soleil in Africa Home is San Francisco but this girl gets around! Stephanie Soleil took a trip around the world with her partner, Justin Watt in 2010. She has posted loads of gorgeous pictures and stories about their trip at her blog – La Vie Soleil. Justin mentioned that Stephanie makes cheese, and, indeed, she does! She has posted articles about her Jarlsberg,
Stirred Curd Cheddar with Suzanne McMinn
Suzanne does not really have a huge, monster hand- it just appears that whey! Everybody loves cheddar! Suzanne not only makes fabulous cheese- she takes mouthwatering pictures of it. This month she has outdone herself both ways as you will see in her article below. Note: Don’t forget to try for her giveaway. Details are at the end of this article and at her website-