Blog & Recipes
What is Rennet and Why is it Needed in the Cheese Making Process?
Posted by Luke Dolby on
There are a wide variety of rennets out there: liquid rennet, rennet powders, vegetarian rennet, rennet tablets (best avoided in my opinion) and even rennets derived from thistles!
How to Pick a Cheese Mold for Both Hard and Soft Cheeses
Posted by William Franceschini on
When you're starting out with cheese making, you're going to have some questions. Chances are that you're going to need a cheese mold. But what kind? Let's take a look at some of the common points of confusion.
Basic soft cheese recipe
Posted by William Franceschini on
Make up the starter culture solution according to the instructions given on the leaflet. This starter culture can be frozen in ice-cube trays for use as required, using 2-3 cubes to innoculate 1 gallon (4.5 litres) of milk.
Cream cheese recipe
Posted by William Franceschini on
When choosing your milk finding a rich creamy style will help with the final texture and flavor your are looking for - in this case high in fat is good…
Horseradish cheddar cheese recipe
Posted by William Franceschini on
If you're ready to get started making hard cheeses, this is a great place to start. This cheddar comes out great, and can be tweaked a little to make a horseradish flavored cheddar cheese.