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Title: Cheese
Post by: Sarah72 on January 11, 2011, 10:47:04 am

I am interested in trying out different types of cheese making.  Can anyone share cheese recipes?

Title: Re: Cheese
Post by: meganjane on January 11, 2011, 11:37:44 am

Cheese making is a pretty complex process. There's recipes here for ricotta, cream cheese and the EDC has a mascarpone recipe, what particular cheese would you like to make?

Title: Re: Cheese
Post by: Sarah72 on January 14, 2011, 10:20:35 am

I just want to try a firm cheese in a mold.  Not sure of names.

Title: Re: Cheese
Post by: zebraa on January 14, 2011, 10:58:37 am

google cheeslinks - they have kits etc and it might be what you are looking for?

Title: Re: Cheese
Post by: meganjane on January 14, 2011, 12:06:37 pm

Yep, Cheeselinks is your best bet. I did a course through them and made Camembert, Quarg and Ricotta. Brilliant!

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Post by: Suesthermy on January 14, 2011, 04:07:54 pm

I recently did a course with The Cheesemaker  in Padbury WA.  Was a lovely day and we made wonderful cheese.  I am enjoying my first batch of feta at the moment - and its just like the bought stuff!   Let me know if you would like any more information.

Title: Re: Cheese
Post by: andiesenji on January 14, 2011, 05:11:43 pm

One of the most important things in making cheese is the preparation - that is, getting all the equipment together and making sure you have absolutely everything you need before you begin.

You need a cheese "press" and if you have a handy husband, these can be made as the ready-made ones are fairly expensive.
A homemade one can be seen here (http://cheeseforum.org/forum/index.php?topic=156.0),  and here's a different type cheese press. (http://www.fucheese.com/blog/2008/10/homemade-cheese-press/)

If you have never made cheese of this type, it is wise to attend a workshop and Cheeselinks (http://www.cheeselinks.com.au/index.html)  is a good place to start.

Title: Re: Cheese
Post by: Sarah72 on January 15, 2011, 11:01:45 am

Thank you all for this information - fantastic!