| We are pleased to have begun a new fermentation venture at The Beverage People. Home cheese making, once a common practice among our ancestors, has reached its way back into modern times. And since we love fermentation so much we figured why not give it a shot. Upon further investigation we learned that the cheese supplies and equipment needed to make cheese are affordable and available for home use.
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| Now, we have been making cheese since 2006. We have had a lot of success so far and are getting a tremendous amount of feedback from our customers. Home cheese making is safe, easy and fun. Whether it is information or supplies, everything you need to get started can be found right here on our website.
We're here to show you the way. Call us today. 800.544.1867
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| CHEESE MAKING ARTICLES & RECIPES |
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One of the most important aspects of any fermentation is keeping your equipment sanitary. This article outlines the basic steps and products for keeping it clean.
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Brining cheese is the process of floating a cheese in salt water for a period of time to flavor and preserve the
cheese.
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A short introduction to quick cheeses, fresh cheeses, soft-ripened cheeses, and hard cheeses.
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This recipe makes three rounds, about 12 ounces or 4 minirounds
about 9 ounces each when complete.
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This recipe makes two small wheels, about 10 ounces each when
complete. The cheese is stored, refrigerated in a brine solution.
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Creamy, mild, slightly dry if well drained, Chèvre and Fromage Blanc
are fermented cheeses that can be used plain or
coated with herbs such as chives, or peppercorns.
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It’s so easy that you can start
making it after lunch and serve it for dinner! It will keep for a couple of
weeks in a closed container in the refrigerator.
Yields about 1 1/2 lbs.
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This recipe makes a small wheel, about 12 ounces when complete.
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Historically, the Italian Mascarpone was a triple-creme cheese made from crème fraîche. In the same tradition, our recipe will use heavy cream. Yields about 1 pound.
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A simple recipe that is ready to use as soon as it is drained,
get your lasagna pan ready!
Yields about 1 1/2 cups.
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