Hi, I am from a small town in south west Michigan, the magic capital of the world. I spent 5 years in the Army from 68 to 73 and got out. (Thinking back I should have stayed in.) I went to work for an RV manufacturing firm and have been here for 36 years. In my younger days I enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, all of the outdoor sports. Now I only fish. I got to the point that hunting and trapping were not fun anymore as I would rather see the critters alive.
Some of my other interests include homebrewing, I love porters and pale ales. A good brown, like those produced at Old Hat brewery in Lawton, MI is very good as well, and I make that 40 mile drive on occasion just to have one.
I started cheese making in 2008 and primarily used buttermilk for starters. I ended up moving in 2009 and with all the remodeling and such I did not make any cheese that year. Things have settled down now, so I am back at it.
Four years ago we (my wife and I) lost our long loved friend Sugar, a black shepherd/water spaniel mix. We have just recently had the stomach to replace her. We got a beautiful black and tan GS female with whom we have completely fallen in love. She is so smart. Completely housebroke in 18 days.
I want to thank all here at this forum for the fantastic posts and recipes and shared knowledge.
