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Title: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: kenjin on April 10, 2009, 02:28:36 AM

Here are my first 2 Stir Curd Cheddar's made with raw milk.The difference with using "Raw Milk" was incredible. I urge  anyone who is serious about making cheese to try  with raw milk even if it involves a long journey to fetch it.

I wonder if these are the first cheddar's made in Thailand?
(http://www.xlhosting.co.uk/cheese/1a.jpg)
Cheddar #1
(http://www.xlhosting.co.uk/cheese/2a.jpg)
Cheddar #1

(http://www.xlhosting.co.uk/cheese/3a.jpg)
Cheddar #2

Title: Re: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: kenjin on April 10, 2009, 02:30:25 AM

Just a note. Cheddar #1 has colouring added to it. Cheddar #2 has no colouring.

Title: Re: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: thegregger on April 10, 2009, 05:35:41 AM

Nick:

Those Cheddars look great.  How long do you plan to age them?

Greg

Title: Re: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: wharris on April 10, 2009, 11:07:03 AM

They do look good.  What do your moulds look like?

Title: Re: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: kenjin on April 10, 2009, 11:53:35 AM

Hi, they haven't been aged yet, this after about 3-4 days air drying.

As for the molds..I don't have any yet, I`m mid way through a build of one.
They were actually pressed in a small plastic bin about 7 inches wide and a saucer used as a follower.

Title: Re: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: MrsKK on April 10, 2009, 02:51:28 PM

Lookin' VERY good, Nick!

Title: Re: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: Rich on April 11, 2009, 01:09:36 AM

Great start Nick.  So will you introduce your Thai friends to cheddar, or selfishly keep them all to yourself?  Me, I'm selfish - mostly.  What do you think about a bit more color next time?

Title: Re: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: DeejayDebi on April 11, 2009, 01:45:14 AM

Really great looking cheese Nick! Hey you might start a fad there. Authentic American style cheddar. Great job!

Title: Re: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: kenjin on April 11, 2009, 02:39:25 AM

In my opinion, making them was the easy part, the hardest part is waiting for them to age, I can't wait to try one

Title: Re: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: DeejayDebi on April 11, 2009, 03:51:39 AM

That is always the toughest part!

Title: Re: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: wharris on April 11, 2009, 12:31:03 PM

Nick,
I agree that aging is the toughest part.  How do you plan to age them?

Title: Re: My First 2 Cheddars
Post by: kenjin on April 25, 2009, 01:05:07 AM

Quote from: Wayne Harris on April 11, 2009, 12:31:03 PM

Nick,
I agree that aging is the toughest part.  How do you plan to age them?

I have waxed them and converted an old fridge I have, obviously I have to be careful living in a tropical climate