Have you thought about selling your cheeses? Is it time to test your delicious creations out in the commercial market? While most home cheese makers find making cheese for their family and friends enough of a thrill, some cheese making hobbyists decide to take things to the next level, and start thinking about selling their …
With cheese making, there are a couple of real ‘buzz moments’ for me. The first is when I get a really good, firm curd and get a strange satisfaction from cutting it in clean, neat lines. The other is when I make Camembert and see that gorgeous fluffy white mold growing over the cheese. There’s nothing …
Wow! Curd-Nerd has just recently reached 400 (plus) subscribers! I’m super excited that we have so many keen home cheese makers out there. And I’m so appreciative that so many of you have chosen to sign up to Curd-Nerd, and allow me to wander into your inbox every month (or so). When I started this website …
When I last wrote, I asked for your help in sharing with the Curd Nerd readers what other home cheese makers are using to ripen and age their cheeses. There comes a time when most home cheese makers decide to move on from making fresh cheeses, to aged cheeses, but one thing that often holds …
Buying equipment for cheese making can get expensive. I know I’ve said it before, but this concern often comes up in the comments or emails I receive from Curd-Nerd readers, so it’s definitely on peoples minds. And yet, not investing in certain pieces of equipment can make some parts of the cheese making process much …
