Going for Gooey and Sinful

[Boofer]

Extreme Close-Up!! Wayne's World!   Wait a minute...let me make it bigger!!
Yeah, that does it for me. World class example to target.

Boof, just noticed you're using both Thermo C and LH - you may know this already, but in the event not, Thermo C already has L. helveticus in it, as does LH.  I'd be a bit cautious on overusing helveticus, but I'm interested to see what you come up with. 

Yes, I was aware, but I'm not using Thermo C. My meager selection was limited to a Thermo only that's why I added the LH.

Looks like I'll be doing another make using KL71, B. linens, and Geo 13 (what I have)...leaving out the PC.

Excellent dialogue, by the way. Go gooey! 

-Boofer-

[ArnaudForestier]

Hahah - yeah, wasn't aware the pic was that large, prior to posting.  It was a bit over the top, eh?

Sorry, gotcha on the Thermo. 

Looking forward to seeing how yours comes out, Boof.  I'm looking forward to my next series as well, hopeful.  Good luck!

[Boofer]

The PC is growing pretty good and I've been merely tamping it down and gently washing with 3% brine. Should I be removing the PC at this point and encouraging the linens to make its appearance?

The pic? Bond... James Bond. 

-Boofer-

[mtncheesemaker]

How often are you washing them? I would think you should have some B. linens showing up by now. Maybe wash more often to get it going.

[Boofer]

How often are you washing them? I would think you should have some B. linens showing up by now. Maybe wash more often to get it going.

When washing, should I be removing the PC?

-Boofer-

[mtncheesemaker]

When I "wash" a cheese, I pour about 1 tbls of brine on the top, holding it over the sink, and then just rub it all over the surface. By the process of rubbing the cheese, I think you'll knock back the PC, and it will be overtaken by the BL. No need to remove it.
Pam

[Boofer]

I guess I was concerned that the PC needed a little time to work on breaking down the protein before its presence was reduced. So I guess I don't need to worry about that?

-Boofer-

[mtncheesemaker]

I don't use PC in these so can't really comment. I use Geo which takes off early, then dies back, then comes back again.

[JeffHamm]

Hi Boofer,

I would be tempted to leave one of them to just develope as it is.  Your PC growth looks so good it would be nice to see what it does on it's own.  Use the other 3 to wash, etc.  either way, they look great.  Looking forward to seeing how they turn out.

- Jeff

[Boofer]

Oh, too late, Jeff. Washed them today. Now I'll see if the b. linens makes an appearance.

If I ever wanted to do Brie or Camembert, at least I know how to grow PC. 

-Boofer-

[george]

The pic? Bond... James Bond. 

I didn't actually figure this out the first time - but reading it again before the new posts, I got it.  Congrats, Boofer, I laughed so loud I scared the cat ...

[Boofer]

The pic? Bond... James Bond. 

I didn't actually figure this out the first time - but reading it again before the new posts, I got it.  Congrats, Boofer, I laughed so loud I scared the cat ...

Alright then, my nebulous humor is vindicated. 

-Boofer-

[george]

Well, I sort of liked "let's hear it for the morge", too.   

[Boofer]

Well it's clear that the PC has a dominant will. After washing and knocking back the PC, it is reasserting itself. Yesterday I started a b. linens spray regimen in an effort to strip a little of the power of the PC.

I'm in uncharted territory here. I'm not sure which one will come out on top. At this point this has all been very educational for me. I can see that if you give PC a little leeway, it will bend your arm behind your back. There's a note to myself. Where's my geo...my b. linens...my yeast? But hey, I've got plenty of PC! 

It's plain to see, without even completing the cycle on this make, that I have to do this again...with changes.

-Boofer-

[Brie]

Keep washing it Boof--and let it breathe outside of the cave to develop the b linens--at this point, you may want to do this 3 times per week. Tame that mold!