A tidbit is a little piece of something BIG and that something is the big, big world of cheese. We know you’re kinda busy making your own “fabulous fromage,” so, every month (on the 15th), we’re going to scour the Web for you, picking out new items of interest and giving you the links. If we missed something, let us know at info@cheesemaking.com or in
Farmhouse Cheddar for Beginners
If you think making cheese is hard, this is the recipe for you. There is really no whey you can mess it up! I used the recipe in our book, Home Cheese Making (page 104 in the 3rd edition). For a more detailed version, you can use Jim Wallace’s Farmstead Cheese recipe on our website (click here). Just follow along and you will see how
Make Your Own Fire Cider
I had never heard of fire cider until it was suggested to me by a worker at our local food co-op. At the time, I was plagued by a long-lasting cold, so I eagerly purchased a bottle and began drinking a small amount every day. My cold went away, but I can’t say for sure it was because of the tonic. It did seem to
Cate Hill Orchard in Vermont
Maria Schumann and Josh Karp own a farm and orchard in Greensboro, Vermont (although their post office box is in Craftsbury Common). Josh was brought up on this farm and for the last 8 years, Josh and Maria have been raising their two sons (now 8 and 22) and farming the land. The views from their property are breathtakingly beautiful and I’m pretty sure most
Ida’s Retirement Party
For the last 10 years, we at New England Cheesemaking Supply Co. have had the great honor of working with Ida Pearce. As an important member of our staff, Ida modeled what you call “a good work ethic.” The truth is, no one could keep up with her! She stayed on her task of assembling inventory with a laser-like focus and nothing could distract her
Appreciation from the VA!
As you may know, we have our 30 Minute Mozzarella Kit assembled by the veterans who work with the Compensated Work Therapy Workshop at the VA Central Western MA Healthcare Center in Leeds. (They also cut our wax, bottle our rennet and package our disposable cheesecloth.) The veterans in this program have done a wonderful job for us and we are extremely grateful that they are
Sanitizing 10 Easy Ways for Cheese Making
Your kitchen is unique, so your choice of how to sanitize your tools is your own. Some folks can get away with very little effort while others have to be very careful. It’s one of those things you determine as you gain experience. This article is meant for those of you who do not sell your cheese because there are all kinds of laws and
Hudson Flower Cheese
Every month since March, we have been featuring a cheese chosen for us by cheesemonger, Marc Freshman at Murray’s Cheese in New York City for our 2016 Cheese Give-A-Whey. When you place an order at our website (cheesemaking.com), you become eligible to receive a pound (or a wheel) of the cheese of the month. Marc told us why he chose this cheese for the month
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