Thank you to the National Ladies Homestead Gathering for inviting me to speak on Cheesemaking. I had a wonderful time! Here is the PowerPoint presentation for reference: Beyond Basic Cheesemaking If you are unable to open a PPT document, here are the slides in PDF: PPT Cheesemaking
Tag: Cheese
Simply delicious – Feta Cheese
I first learned how to make Feta cheese at the WSU Cheesemaking Shortcourse that I obtained a scholarship to attend in 2009. Feta is an interesting and unique cheese to make, yet simple enough for beginners to make at home using household supplies and just a few ingredients. Feta production starts by gently warming milk …
Whole Milk Ricotta
If you have ever made real whey ricotta, you'll know it's deliciously smooth and tasty, but the yield from 2 gallons of whey may be as little as a generous tablespoon! Whole Milk Ricotta variations provide a much greater yield without much change in quality. I prefer a combination of milk and cream, which creates …
In Love with Scamorza Cheese
I have made mozzarella for the better part of 15 years, but just a few years ago, I learned about scamorza, an aged mozzarella, by tasting some made by Ferndale Farmstead. As I do not live nearby Ferndale anymore, I really wanted to learn how to make scamorza at home. Scamorza, in Italian, apparently means …
Homestead Forum and Giveaway
All sorts of contests coming on this spring. I think 2011 is going to bring a lot of great moments and memories for folks. To enter the contest or visit with folks in their forum: http://homesteadcommunitypost.ning.com/ There is a forum called: HOMESTEAD COMMUNITY POST and the people that operate the website have published some excellent …
Welcome to our Dairy Knowledge Site
The main goal of our web page is to give people a resource for small dairy. Many people buy a new cow and end up at home flooded with questions and concerns. What are all these numbers on this pedigree? Do I hand milk or milk by machine? How much do I have to feed …
Spirited Rose Homestead Dairy Farm 