Greetings from New Jersey!

[GreenMind]

Hello everyone,
I thought that I should introduce myself instead of lurking around like I usually do on forums. My name is Lauren and I bought myself a copy of Mary Karlin's "Artisan Cheese Making At Home" a month ago to get started making cheese. After finally finding somewhere to buy milk(40 minute drive to Whole Foods..) I made my first batch of queso blanco last night after a failed attempt at low-fat panir.

I am really enjoying this so far, and I can't wait to buy some cultures after I make my way through the direct-acid cheeses. 

[hoeklijn]

Welcome to the forum from the other side of the pond, neighborhood of Gouda to be exactly...

[steffb503]

Welcome!
Where abouts in Jersey are you? I grew up in Wyckoff and hubby in Upper Saddle River. We are in Sullivan County now with raw goat milk available if you wish to make the trip. It makes a wonderful cheese.

[BobE102330]

SteffB - I was Ramapo Class of 76. Small world. Sorry fly the OT post

[steffb503]

Class of 79 but close enough, where in upstate are you now Bob

[BobE102330]

I'm in Glens Falls - really upstate for those that think north of White Plains is "upstate"

[iratherfly]

Welcome to the forum Lauren!
Where in NJ are you? I am in NYC. Several of us cheesemakers meet up here frequently and great cheese shops and access to fantastic milk and cultures.

I say, no need to go through the acid cheese. Just culture stuff now. All the simple acid cheeses can be made cultured anyway, so just go for it!