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The great Swiss adventure
Posted: 09 August 2008 01:25 PM   [ Ignore ]
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Alright you guys, you’ve scared me long enough.  I’ve read the stories of your Swiss misadventures, and I’ve heard how hard it is to make a good Swiss.  Well, I decided to not put it off any longer - today’s the day.  I got 2 Gal of goat’s milk and I’m in the process of doing my first attempt.  So far so good, but I guess its the eye formation stage where most of the disappointments occur.  Maybe if I keep talking to it, it will come out right.

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Posted: 09 August 2008 01:34 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 1 ]
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Good luck, wish I could get fresh goats milk.  Not around here.

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Posted: 09 August 2008 03:57 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 2 ]
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I was really impressed with the goat’s milk.  The best curd I have yet seen - really firm.  I’m not sure if its the milk or the propioni in the process; but whatever it is, I love it.

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Posted: 09 August 2008 06:24 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 3 ]
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Good luck, hope it turns out smile

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Posted: 11 August 2008 03:32 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 4 ]
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swiss cheese from goat milk !!!, do not tell anyone from Switzerland or he will be so upset !!!

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Posted: 11 August 2008 06:16 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 5 ]
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Actually, the Saanen goat, from which my milk was obtained, originated in Switzerland.  So I find it particularly appropos to use its milk in making a Swiss cheese.  Besides, there aren’t too many Swiss here in Arkansas.

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Posted: 12 August 2008 06:08 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 6 ]
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I wish that there was a way for all of us on this forum to sample each other’s cheeses.  I drool thinking about some of the cheeses that you all make.  I was planning on doing a blue next, but think I will try a Cotswold and a pepper jack first.

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Posted: 12 August 2008 10:36 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 7 ]
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smellavision still in the testing mode;)

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Posted: 12 August 2008 10:49 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 8 ]
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Neil, that’s an Emeril line LOL.

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Posted: 12 August 2008 02:10 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 9 ]
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I just met Emeril a couple weeks ago and he made up a new word (maybe it’s not new but he said it was) called ‘funkification.’ I think this term could be very useful in cheesmaking discussions.

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Posted: 12 August 2008 04:58 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 10 ]
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Hey 9mm, what’s a Cotswold?

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Posted: 13 August 2008 07:24 AM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 11 ]
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Similar to a cheddar but made with dried chives and dried onion.  Its recipe is in the Artisan Cheesemaking book.  I will try to remember to post the recipe for you.  Looks very interesting.

Country and Region of Origin: England, Gloucestershire County.
Type of Cheese: A whole milk cheese that can be either pasteurized or unpasteurized. Cotswold is a variation of double glouster to which chopped onions and chives have been added. It is golden yellow to orange in color.
Texture: This is a firm cheese, similar to cheddar, but not quite as hard.
Rind: Hard gray, with blue mold. But the pieces sold in stores often have been cut away from the rind.
Tasting Notes: This is a full-flavored, creamy, mild cheese, similar to cheddar. The onions and chives provide a distinctive, flavorful enhancement.
Wine Pairing: Pair this with a full-bodied red wine such as Shiraz or Zinfandel. Also, this cheese is considered a “Pub” cheese in England. As such, it pairs well with beer.
Serving Suggestion: This cheese will stand well on its own with crackers and grapes. But it also makes an excellent addition to recipes such as omelets or casseroles since it melts well.

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Posted: 14 August 2008 04:40 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 12 ]
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my first Swiss came out like a provolone…jeeeeezzzzzzzzzz…..

The good news is we grated it on homemade french onion soup, and it was great. I made up a name for it when my family asked what it was.

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Posted: 14 August 2008 05:05 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 13 ]
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And what did you name it TS?

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Posted: 14 August 2008 05:39 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 14 ]
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9mmruger - 14 August 2008 10:05 PM

And what did you name it TS?

My guess would be “Robinson.”

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Posted: 15 August 2008 02:48 PM   [ Ignore ]   [ # 15 ]
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LOL, great that u have a use for it, as long as it tastes good then its a success :D

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