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Yoghurt Cheese

Yoghurt Cheese

Yoghurt Cheese is a really fun, and easy alternative to cream cheese. It doesn’t take any special skills or techniques. And leaves you with a tart, smooth, and versatile spread. It was one of the first “cheeses” I ever made, and it’s been something I…

Simple Charcuterie Board for Two

Simple Charcuterie Board for Two

As we’re coming up to Thanksgiving in this very strange year, I know a lot of people who are celebrating differently. In our house, that means just the two of us. With only two people eating it can seem like a lot of excess work…

Mom’s Mac & Cheese (part 2)

Mom’s Mac & Cheese (part 2)

Jump to Recipe More Mac & Cheese! Don’t pretend you aren’t okay with it. Seriously. It’s cold, there’s still going to be snow for a while. Eat mac & cheese. If you missed the first mac & cheese post you can check it out here.…

Mom’s Mac & Cheese (part 1)

Mom’s Mac & Cheese (part 1)

Jump to Recipe Who doesn’t love mac & cheese? It’s gooey, it’s cheesy, it’s got to be one of the best comfort foods out there. Mac & cheese is a go to for me in the colder months, and I had never really thought too…

Herb & Goat Cheese Ball

Herb & Goat Cheese Ball

Goat cheese is such a great type of cheese. It is delicious all on it’s own, and it can be dressed up for even the fanciest of meals. It is always a go to on my list of recipes for when I am short on…

Fresh Ricotta

Fresh Ricotta

It’s time for another adventure in cheese making! Ricotta cheese is another perfect example of a beginners cheese. This recipe is smooth, thick and creamy, and just so delicious. Enjoy it on crackers, whipped up with herbs, in pasta dishes, on toast with tomatoes or…

Mascarpone

Mascarpone

Mascarpone is a wonderfully simple cheese to make, and can be eaten on its own or added to recipes. Definitely a good starting point for new cheese makers!

Cloth Banded Cheddar Cheese

Cloth Banded Cheddar Cheese

This is my first attempt at making Hard Cheese of any kind. It is also my first full use of our new cheese press! Traditional cheddar cheeses are either wax coated or cloth banded while aging. For simplicity I have used the cloth banding method.…

Cheese Press Construction!

Cheese Press Construction!

We’re building a Cheese Press! I love the idea of making my own cheese. Up to now, I have only made soft cheeses like Brie. Hard cheeses have been calling my name! So Cheese Press construction was necessary. This post contains Affiliate links. If you make…