We’re never surprised when we find out that a cheese maker we are interviewing has an impressive day job. But, we have to admit, we were dazzled when we found out that Robyn Gatens is the Director of the International Space Station (the first woman to ever hold that position). She earned her Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She
Charles Delcambre, MD in Fancy Gap, Virginia
Charles’s Story I am a retired physician after 25 years in medicine. Prior to that, I was a chemical engineer. Making cheese brings me back to my chemistry roots! It’s a true joy to be in the kitchen making cheese! My wife, Debbie and I have been retired now 8 years. She does not cook, so I generally shop for groceries and cook our meals.
Jamie Ryer’s New Adventure
Last September we posted our interview with Jamie Ryer, a master cheesemaker in Fairfax, Virginia (https://blog.cheesemaking.com/jamie-ryer-in-fairfax-virginia/). Then, in March he sent us a report about his experiences at a cheesemaking retreat taught by Kate Johnson in Hawaii (https://blog.cheesemaking.com/cheesemaking-in-paradise/). Now, after suffering a set-back in his life, he is pivoting in a new direction. We’re honored that he shared his plan with us and we’re happy
Jamie Ryer in Fairfax, Virginia
A couple of weeks ago, Jamie made a comment at one of our Tidbits articles and we contacted him about an interview. We didn’t know at the time, how much he loves our company, but that quickly became apparent. If we had a paid spokesman, it would be him! His first response to our request for an interview was, New England Cheesemaking is my one
2 New Cheese Makers Share Their Stories
We recently heard from two beginner cheese makers on opposite coasts who made their first cheddars with supplies they received as gifts. We would love for you to join us in welcoming them to our cheese making community, so, if you have any tips, please share them in the comments section. Loretta Olito-Thompson in Prunedale, California My first cheese was a real success! I served
Patrick Drennen in Arlington, Virginia
Patrick in Atlanta, inspecting cheese for it’s proteolysis breakdown. When one door closes, another opens… Patrick Drennen wrote a note to us recently and I asked him if I could share it with you. (We always appreciate it when you share your experiences with us.) I was impressed by Patrick’s candor and I expect you will be, too. We all benefit when someone has
Angelique Haschalk in Virginia
Tips for using mozzarella, her own dog food recipe with whey and making farmhouse cheddar! Angelique Haschalk first wrote to us with a tip for using our 30 minute mozzarella: In your instructions you mention to be careful using fresh mozzarella because with the high moisture content it can make your crust soggy. Well, I have a tip to prevent that (I think I
Learning to Make Cheese at a Bed & Breakfast Farm-Stay
Ward and Barb Halligan CornerStone Farm in Red Oak, VA What if you wanted to have a getaway weekend at a farm in the country and learn to make cheese at the same time? Or, what if you wanted to learn to make cheese but the rest of your family didn’t and you wanted to all be together anyway? Or, what if everyone in your