The most interesting people in the world are home cheese makers. Because we know this and because people rarely tell us just how interesting they really are, we usually Google them. We found that Jon has been a physician for over 36 years and an activist against gun violence and the death penalty. He did a Tedx Talk about Children and Guns in 2016 (click
Doug Hively in Tucson, Arizona: Making Yogurt
We were delighted when Doug wrote to us about his yogurt experiences (and triumphs). We knew you would want to hear about his process for making it and the lessons he has learned. We are honored that he uses our starter cultures. Doug’s Story: For years, my partner and I have started our day with yogurt with fresh fruit and have bought quart containers of
3 New Videos From the Biegel Family
The Biegel family (of 11) in Grovedale, Alberta, Canada live and work on their large, self-sustaining farm. Among their MANY other farmsteading activities, they raise goats and make cheese. They are well known in Canada for their musical performances where they sing and play instruments together. Amberlin Biegel has been sharing her cheesemaking videos with us since 2017 when she was 19 years old.* She does
Exciting New Membership Club for Cheesemakers!
We think this is a real breakthrough for home cheesemakers! Kate Johnson at The Art of Cheese in Longmont, Colorado is offering a membership program with a LOT of great benefits for anyone making cheese at home. And, she has a special deal just for us!* Why join? It’s an incredibly good deal. Specifically, you will get: 1. Discounts on any classes you choose to
Imran Saleh Update – The Pandemic in Pakistan
Imran’s last 7 years have been quite an adventure and it has been our honor to post many articles about him during this time.* In 2013, when we first met him (virtually), he was a home cheese maker, teaching himself to make cheese. His wife, Ayesha was tolerating his constant presence in the kitchen, but he knew he was pushing his luck. Imran has always
Cathy Bergstrom in Greensboro, North Carolina
We’ve been in Greensboro for 17 years. I grew up in Portland, ME and met my husband in college in Milwaukee, WI. From there we migrated to NH for graduate school then to Williamsburg, VA and Normal, IL before coming here. My husband Pete is an historian (and he’s adamant that they never retire regardless of their employment status). I’ve been retired since 2015 from
Tidbits – 048
New Store in Charlotte, NC: The Culture Shop, dedicated to cheese, opened in April, right in the middle of the pandemic. (click here) Blue Cheese Appetizers: Two very easy ways to serve blue cheese. (click here) Grilled Rice Cakes Coated with Cheese: In South Korea it’s called grilled cheese tteokbokki. (click here) Goat Cheese Dip: If you don’t already make your own, check out Vermont Creamery’s
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
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