Tomme without a home

[John@PC]

I finished my 3 yr. break from making cheese and after ordering a new cheese fridge from Lowes decided that my first post-hiatus "pressed" cheese would be a Tomme (Caldwell's recipe).   All went well but now I have a cheese without a cave for at least for three more days .  After brining I left it on the counter overnight for rind development but now should I (1) put it in a container in the fridge or (2) put it in a container at room temp?

[pickles]

I'm by no means an expert but leaving it out to develop a rind for a few days shouldn't in my novice opinion cause you any grief.
I'm one of those scoundrels who shrink wraps and I leave cheeses at room temp for up to a week before packing. It seems to work for me.
Welcome back to the world of cheesemaking btw.

[MacGruff]

Welcome back as well.

I've done it both ways. I had problems with the make with several days on the counter before going to the "cave" ... but probably NOT because of drying on the counter!   

Try it out and let us know!

What culture are you using??

[John@PC]

Thanks for the welcome-backs and advice.  Based on that I think I'll keep it at room temp in a ripening box.  My old cheese cave / fridge died which was one reason I stopped making.  I found a 4.4 cu. ft. freezer-less fridge for sale at Lowes for $175 and it will be here Wednesday.  I have all the temp and humidity control stuff ready to install when I get it.  Hopefully that will give my Tomme a comfortable home . Although.....  since I only have the one cheese it will be "Tomme Alone" .

Macgruff: Used 1/8+t MA1000 for a 2 gal. make per Caldwell's recipe. 

Note:  I just now remembered the limitation CF has on picture attachments.  Let's see if this works:

[MacGruff]

Picture attachment worked. Looks good.

[scasnerkay]

Yay!!! Making cheese again! Welcome back! Tomme is a great cheese for getting going again.

[scasnerkay]

John, I did send you another PM. Let me know if you find it!

[John@PC]

John, I did send you another PM. Let me know if you find it!

I did and sent a reply.  Thanks Susan.