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Title: Labelling - Aging Cheeses
Post by: zenith1 on May 05, 2009, 07:12:52 PM

I was curious as to how everyone labels the cheese in their caves. Now that I have a number in my cave it occured to me that I had better find a solution to labeling. The ones that I have waxed are not a problem, but what about the natural rind varieties? What solutions have been tried?

Title: Re: Labelling - Aging Cheeses
Post by: Zinger on May 05, 2009, 07:54:52 PM

Yes, I am wondering the same thing. I currently have seven in my cave with two drying and waiting to be entered.

Title: Re: Labelling - Aging Cheeses
Post by: chilipepper on May 05, 2009, 09:07:52 PM

Hi all!  I made up a little label/sticker that I can use.  It just has 3 blanks to write in on the bottom. Cheese name, Date produced and batch number that correspond to my cheesemaking notes.  This is a far off view but you get the gist.  I have some on regular paper that I press into the warm wax and then dip again over it to seal it onto the cheeses I wax.  It works really good and makes them look purdy! :)

(http://thecheeserie.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/img_5647-custom.jpg)
Here is is on a Camembert.

Ryan

Title: Re: Labelling - Aging Cheeses
Post by: Zinger on May 05, 2009, 10:03:24 PM

That's what I do too Chili. It's fun and impresses the friends, but it doesn't address the issue with unwaxed cheeses.

Title: Re: Labelling - Aging Cheeses
Post by: chilipepper on May 05, 2009, 10:22:41 PM

Oh... missed that!  Could use a stick pin! :)

There was some discussion previously.... HERE (http://cheeseforum.org/forum/index.php/topic,405.0.html)... talked about using edible ink pens.

Maybe something like those printable food grade paper supplies that they use on cake decorating.

Ryan

Title: Re: Labelling - Aging Cheeses
Post by: chilipepper on May 05, 2009, 10:30:01 PM

You know... how about something like these from Rockler, customized branding irons!! (http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=697)  It would certainly give it a cool look.  Many of the Parmesans are branded.

Title: Re: Labelling - Aging Cheeses
Post by: zenith1 on May 21, 2009, 11:50:11 PM

At my wifes suggestion I have tried using a craft type paint brush(very small) dipped in food coloring to write identification on the edge of the wheels. I have oiled over this with no problems. I am only using an identification number at this time but one could easily put any information on the wheel including using custom stencils. For me the problem is solved.