We first met Yoel in 2019, when he sent us his directions for making a cheese drying box (Yoel’s DIY Cheese Drying Box). We interviewed him a month later (Yoel Blumberger in Tel Aviv, Israel). Then, 9 months ago, he sent us pictures and instructions for making his Humidity Control System. Yoel is a retired systems engineer, specializing in computers. He has many hobbies besides
Yoel’s DIY Cheese Drying Box
Yoel Blumberger in Tel Aviv, Israel created this box for drying cheese and was kind enough to send us the directions. We will be interviewing Yoel for the June 1st Moos-Letter (Spotlight section), but we wanted to get this out to you ASAP. Yoel has told us that he will be happy to answer any questions for you (or entertain any new ideas) in the
Modifying Our “Off the Wall” Press Plans
Where else but at our company (New England Cheesemaking Supply Co.) can you buy a press for $4.95? Yes, it’s true that you have to make it yourself, but we’ve done the hard part for you! Our Off the Wall Cheese Press Plans (OWP) is one of our oldest and most enduring products. We’ve been selling it for over 30 years! It’s very popular, and
Steve Benner in Doylestown, Pennsylvania
We first met Steve when he sent us a couple of pictures of his modified equipment with this note: What a great hobby! I just want to thank you for showing and supplying the best information and supplies. I’ve moved to a 40 quart pot – adapting home brewing equipment for cheese making. Kind of a double boiler arrangement. I also made a temperature controller
Bob’s Homemade Curd Cutter – Part 2
After Bob sent us his first post – Bob’s Homemade Horizontal Curd Cutter, he decided to make some improvements. Start with the first article and you will find that the two of them work nicely together. If you have any questions, leave a comment at the end of the article and Bob will be happy to help. My Second Horizontal Curd Cutter By Bob Albers
Tin Can Method for Smoking Cheese
In 2010, we did an article about smoking cheese (click here) which has directions for making a cold smoker. A lot has changed since we posted that article, and now there are many more options available.* Recently, Claude Garneau in Ottawa, Canada sent us a few pictures of his “smoking gizmo” and it reminded us that not everyone has their own smoker to adapt. Some
Bob’s Homemade Horizontal Curd Cutter
Bob Albers in Mandeville, Louisiana has been learning to make cheese since he retired from his career as an electronics engineer. (We interviewed him in August – click here.) He has shared his knowledge with us in 3 previous articles- Creole Cream Cheese, About Cooking Curds and Making a Drying Box. Now, he has tackled the awesome task of making his own curd cutter, and,
Making a Drying Box
There is almost always a period of time when you dry out your cheese before aging it. The time varies and depends on the temperature and humidity – it might be from one day to a week. It’s an important step in the cheese making process because if you are going to wax your cheese after drying, it has to be just dry enough for