Cheese #1 Farmhouse Cheddar
Posted: 15 March 2008 11:18 AM   [ Ignore ]
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Today I bit the bullet and cut into my Farmhouse Cheddar, aged 30 days. I was planning on waiting another 2 weeks but I figured I could at least sample some. Since it’s my first attempt at cheese making, I kept my expectations low.  The cheese has a great flavor and a creamy texture. If I had to find one thing to criticize, it would be that it crumbles just slightly when cutting it with a knife but for the most part it holds up. I’m used to grocery store cheddar cheese so I don’t have anything to really compare this to.  I used store bought, pasteurized, homogenized whole milk from a reputable dairy. I re-waxed the cheese to age a while longer. This is definitely a confidence booster and makes me want to make even more!

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Posted: 15 March 2008 06:56 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]
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U need a camera so u can show us your cheese wink Good to hear your success.

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Posted: 15 March 2008 09:43 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]
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It just so happens, I’m an amateur photographer so I have a camera or two lying around. In a few weeks when I cut back into it, I’ll be sure to post some photos.

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Posted: 19 March 2008 10:47 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]
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Click the link below to see my photo of this cheese. Also, feel free to check out some other photos on the site….

http://fitzhugh.zenfolio.com/p787140749/?photo=h1EA81FF5#514334709

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Posted: 19 March 2008 11:28 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]
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LOL, looks reeeaall good smile

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Posted: 19 March 2008 04:16 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]
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Wish I could try it!

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