It seems like all those cheeses I made a while back are coming of age all at the same time. We've been fortunate to be able to eat homemade cheese for a while now. I need to start making more, though. Here's the status so far:
Cheese
|
Taste
|
1st Cottage Cheese |
Soft, good creamy flavor |
2nd Cottage Cheese |
Firmer, flavor not as cheesy - preferred first recipe |
Feta |
Fabulous, need to make more |
Jack |
1st hard cheese I made, turned out very dry |
Stirred Curd Cheddar |
Sharp cheddar flavor |
Farmhouse Cheddar |
Much more like what I think Cheddar should taste like |
Edam Boule |
Sharp like a Cheddar, melted wonderfully
Top got a little moldy because of the crevices, but I just cut that off. |
Haloumi |
One of my favorites so far |
Fresh Mozzarella |
Tried lipase powder - gross
Without, wonderful, but doesn't melt like store bought since it's fresh.
Have to eat it right away for best flavor. |
Parmesan |
I didn't oil it early enough, and it dried out. |
Manchego |
Also a little too dry and tough. I think I need to increase amount to age properly |
Gouda |
Pretty good. Kind of tasted like a cheddar. Still a little to wet inside though.
|
Yogurt |
Super easy, and self-sustaining, just use leftover yogurt to make next batch.
MUCH better than store bought |
Cotija |
Another of my favorites. Like a Mexican mozzarella, it pairs nicely with cumin dishes |
Still to come
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Havarti
|
Made a big wheel. It is f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s! 5 days to age for more even flavor, or eat immediately. |
Brick cheese |
used a too big mold, but still might be ok |
Montasio |
Looking good |
Gruyere |
Hopefully not too dried out |
Wow, I've been busy!
Neck Update
I think I have altered my lifestyle, and the meds are helping so that I am mostly not in pain when I stay in the right positions. I am able to sit in a particular chair now, but mostly I still stand up. I also got 3 MRIs the other day and will find out the results next week.
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