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jwalker

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A solution.
« on: June 11, 2014, 01:47:23 PM »
I used to have a problem with the holes plugging up in the bottom of my molds , causing the cheese to take longer to expel whey , I found that by cutting a piece of needle point mat , and putting it in top and bottom , solves that and another problem.

I also used to get surface holes in the top or bottom of the cheese , as well as marks from the cheese cloth on one side where the excess cloth was folded over , or sometimes the cloth would stick to the cheese.

I line the mold with cheese cloth , put a disc in the bottom , add the curds , put another disc on top , and fold the cheese cloth over that . and press , after the second flip I remove the cloth and finish pressing with the discs left in place , I remove them after pressing is finished and they peel away easily , leaving a nice pattern on the cheese , no marks from the cloth , no cloth sticking to the cheese , and better drainage as well.

I included some pics.

Scott Wallen

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Re: A solution.
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2014, 02:25:24 PM »
that looks awesomely functional and a cool looking pattern as well, I wonder if the needle point matting is food grade?

jwalker

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Re: A solution.
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2014, 03:02:00 PM »
I wonder if the needle point matting is food grade?
I highly doubt it  , but then a lot of packaged foods in supermarkets really aren't food grade either. ;D

I'll take my chances , I like to live on the edge. >:D




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Re: A solution.
« Reply #3 on: June 11, 2014, 05:22:50 PM »
I wonder if the needle point matting is food grade?
I highly doubt it  , but then a lot of packaged foods in supermarkets really aren't food grade either. ;D

I'll take my chances , I like to live on the edge. >:D
well if the needle point mats are going to poison someone it will be me, we have used them for 2 years,
I am pretty sure they don't slow down the ageing process, I have looked in the mirror today :o
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Re: A solution.
« Reply #4 on: June 11, 2014, 06:16:05 PM »
A very good idea!

Denise

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Re: A solution.
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2014, 06:03:14 AM »
That's one idea I'm going to try copying! A cheese is your reward.

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Re: A solution.
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2014, 02:08:50 PM »
I am pretty sure they don't slow down the ageing process, I have looked in the mirror today :o
;D

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Re: A solution.
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2014, 01:30:36 AM »
I am pretty sure they don't slow down the ageing process, I have looked in the mirror today :o
;D

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Re: A solution.
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2014, 11:45:32 AM »
I sterilized everything, more foamy than bubbly I guess.  It is my first attempt, could be inexperience.  Thanks, if you have any other ideas let me know.