First Cam

[ashummel]

So I just pulled them out of the hoops after a turning session of 18 hours. They're not dripping anymore. I think the curds are packed a little loose. I have a camper reefer that has a Blue still trying to produce mold. i will post those pics in a little bit. The cams are going into a container with a wet towel. The humidity and temperature is stable. I used an RC recipe for the Cam, but i don't know the ratio for the atomizer mixture. I love the successful pics of all the Cam's and i hope my babies are going to flourish in the same fashion. If anyone has some input or words of wisdom that would be great. Thank you in advance.

[ashummel]

This is an update of the Cams. They have full bloom. I think i am going to let them age just as is. they are still firm in the middle. My only concern is the edges are a little soft, as if there is a void between the skin and the paste. I hope this isn't early signs of slip skin. We shall see. Recently humidity has sky rocketed from 90 to 99. I have been wiping the sides of the ageing containers and just recently dumped most of the water out of my pan to drop the humidity. I don't know if it has to do with the recent mold growth on both of the types of cheese. Or if the weather has a factor it has dropped 10 degrees outside.

[Mondequay]

I, too, had the void early on with some ripened chevre and it was slip skin. I read of someone taking the skin off and letting the mold grow again. I don't know if it worked but it may be worth a shot.

[mtncheesemaker]

I would keep the box as dry as possible; there's plenty of moisture in the cheese.
Pam

[Boofer]

Nice clear pics. Good-looking cheeses.

-Boofer-

[ashummel]

Thank you for your advice and replies. I wrapped two in freezer paper. There was moisture in the morning. Is it  necessary to use cheese wrap? I know its a breathable wrapper? If I let them sit in the ripening box will the fussy mold subside. Like it does in the wrapper?

[ashummel]

These were taken a couple of days ago. A little firm in the middle but sooooo goooooood. Thank you guys for all of your info to keep them happy.

[tnsven]

Lovely! Nice job! I'm working on my first cams now. 

[Boofer]

When I saw the pics of your cams, my jaw dropped and a low "Wow" escaped my lips.

Excellent! Beautiful cheeses. Well presented in your nice, clear pics.

Ahh, fine cheese porn (re:Cartier).

-Boofer-

[ashummel]

Thank you for the replies. I'm glad you guys like them. I love the fact that with cams you don't have to wait 3months to a year to get really exciting results.