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Offline Tasty

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Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« on: May 06, 2012, 03:31:54 pm »
I was making coconut milk the other day and needed muslin cloth to strain it. Didn't have any so used a chux wipe instead which was fine but just wondering where I would buy muslin cloth from?

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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2012, 03:55:40 pm »
I don't know where you live, but I get mine from suppliers of cheese making equipment (usually home cheesemakers).

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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2012, 04:17:06 pm »
I am pretty sure I bought my last lot from Spotlight.
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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2012, 09:10:41 pm »
Most fabric shops will have muslin (although you would probably have to ask and make sure you pre-wash it before using it).  If you foresee using it a lot, purchasing a purpose made jelly bag can save heaps of time and hassle - you can get them (along with a purpose made stand to hold it upright over a bowl) from good kitchen ware shops.
« Last Edit: May 06, 2012, 09:24:02 pm by Cuilidh »
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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2012, 09:19:36 pm »
Oh yes, Cuilidh, I had forgotten about jelly bags and they are the right shape as well  :-)) :-))

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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #5 on: May 07, 2012, 12:30:23 am »
I have been thinking about buying some muslin, and then remembered that my mum always used to use stockings to drain her cottage cheese. Always worked for her - I guess they are like Chux.
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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #6 on: May 07, 2012, 02:26:27 am »
I found my muslin in a kitchenware shop but any fabric store should have some.
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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #7 on: May 07, 2012, 02:39:25 am »
I use a wire  stainer lined with the cheapest chux type cloth.

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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2012, 02:43:55 am »
I use the muslin wraps that I used to swaddle my babies in. They work really well and can be folded over a few times if needed. You can get them from target, Kmart etc.  I got the three pack from target when they were half price (during the baby sales they always go half price). I think they worked out at $8 for a pack of three.

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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #9 on: May 07, 2012, 02:58:34 am »
I use a bra bag  ;D
i don't need a recipe i'm italian

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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2012, 03:04:11 am »
I use a bra bag  ;D

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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2012, 03:05:19 am »
LOL I could use one of my lacie lingerie sets  ;)
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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2012, 03:08:36 am »
what are those bags called ?
i don't need a recipe i'm italian

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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #13 on: May 07, 2012, 03:10:56 am »
Fundj, what's happened to your hair???
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Re: Where do you buy muslin cloth?
« Reply #14 on: May 07, 2012, 03:17:38 am »
having a bad hair day  :-))
i don't need a recipe i'm italian