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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    MANCHEGO CHEESE EQUIPMENT Large pot Thermometer Long knife (does not need to be sharp) Wire whisk 2 pieces cheesecloth Cheese press INGREDIENTS: 2 gallons fresh cow milk, goat milk, or both 1/4 tsp. lipase powder, dissolved in 1/4 cup cool water and allowed to set for 20 minutes (optional)...
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    Munster This is a typical washed rind cheese that uses a regular brine wash to control unwanted mold and develop a characteristic rich flavor and ripening profile The added moisture helps the development of bacteria that gives this cheese its particular taste and color the milk is warmed to...
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    Thank you! He didn't like any that he could buy me so he made me a fancy one lol
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    Cheshire Cheese Before you begin: You will need: 4 gallons of milk (not ultra-pasteurized) 1 packet of our C101 culture or 3/8 tsp of MA011 Annatto cheese coloring 1 tsp liquid animal rennet A good thermometer A knife to cut the curds, and a spoon or ladle to stir the curds A colander and...
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    I got a lot of my stuff from New England cheese and then I also got a lot through Amazon.com My husband made me an amazing cheese press though!
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    Gruyere 1. Heating and Acidifying the Milk: I usually begin this cheese with either 8 or 16 gallons of milk... the larger size making for a longer aging cheese. The recipe below is for 8 gallons of milk. Begin by warming the milk to 90F. Once reached add either: 1/8 tsp TA060 Thermophilic...
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    Belper Knolle 1. Heating and Acidifying the Milk: If using pasteurized milk, add about 1/8-1/4 tsp of Calcium Chloride at this point. Begin by heating the milk to 86F (30C). You do this by placing the milk in a pot or sink of very warm water. If you do this in a pot on the stove, make sure you...
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    Colby Cheese Equipment you will need: Large thick bottomed pot Laboratory thermometer Long handled spoon Colander cheesecloth cheese press Bamboo cheese mat Wax (optional) This is how I made it: Ingredients 2 gallons of fresh goats milk 50 drops annatto coloring 1 pkt Mesophillic starter 1/4...
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    It may not have been "correct" but we aged ours in our crisper and fridge... after we waxed the ones that required aging. I tried vacuum sealing them but they got moldy anyways.... the wax, as long as you don't have air bubbles did great! I also have a how to make cheese wax recipe
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    I make all of mine in the house so I doubt it will. I compiled these recipes from all over the interwebs so there is no rhyme nor reason behind which ones I chose aside from moldy cheese, I left those out but I can certainly find some to share:sick :hide The funny thing is, I don't even like...
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    What foods to store from a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner's point of view

    I am super excited about this post! KNowing what to grow, how to blend that into a daily meal plan and learning what balances a diet is something I struggle with. I also really like chocolate and doritos.... :hide and noodles and bread. I can live off noodles and bread....
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    Farm Dogs

    Our great pyr was TERRIFIED of thunder, guns and fireworks! It was so hard. But he found comfort in heading to his crate and laying in there until whatever it was ended.
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    I have many more to share. I am trying to start out with the "easier" ones before moving up. I have upwards of 50 recipes so stay tuned! ;)
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    Cheddar Cheese 2 gallons whole, non-homogenized, filtered, pasteurized cow’s milk (I use Natrel Organic) 1⁄2 teaspoon mesophilic starter, or 4 tablespoons fresh starter 1 teaspoon liquid, or 1⁄4 tablet rennet crushed and diluted in water 1⁄2 teaspoon calcium chloride diluted in water 2...
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    Farmer’s Cheese Supplies: Large stock pot Slotted spoon Colander Cheesecloth Ingredients: Whole milk – either Vitamin D milk from the store or farm fresh milk Vinegar – Apple Cider Vinegar is my favorite, but you could also use White Vinegar Step 1 Heat your milk slowly, then, as it begins...
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    RICOTTA INGREDIENTS ½ gallon whole milk 1 cup of heavy cream 1 tsp. salt juice of two lemons (about ½ cup) 1 Tbsp. vinegar INSTRUCTIONS In a heavy pot, heat milk and cream to 180'F . When the mixture reaches temperature, remove from heat and add lemon juice, salt, and vinegar. Gently stir a...
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    "Ditzy Goat CHEESE Recipes" Samssimonsays/Blazing Acres

    This will be the thread that I share all of the compiled CHEESE recipes that I use for "Ditzy Goat" and maybe I will share a fudge or caramel recipe here and there! ;)
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    What to do with all that milk!

    I will start a thread with them all if anyone else is interested. But it will not be all in one day :lol:
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    Samssimonsays everydays and what not

    She didn't quite fit in a dane sized dog kennel.... and it took three people to lift her into the truck when she was folded in one. She is also tall enough to see out the slats of a stock trailer.... standing normally. She is a beast but she is out of Kastdemures most wanted buck. I hear they...
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