Ellen's Camembert #1-The Workshop Cheese

[ellenspn]

Took one of Steve Shapson's 3 hour workshops on Sunday.  Wow it was a full house     Some of us got some hands on work but because of the short time it was more of a demo than a hands on get yourself dirty.  But for the first time I was able to observe someone make cheese in person.  It left me with a good feeling that I am doing things right   Plus he provided a variety of bloomy cheeses to sample as well as some cultured butter and yogurt.

Everyone took home a single camembert to drain and age as well as complete directions.  I snagged some supplies I wanted.  Steve is only 70 miles from me so it was an easy and fun trip.  Had a great lunch in Cedarburg as well.

The cheese is still draining.  This afternoon I'll unmold and salt it before putting it in the cave. 

[ellenspn]

Oh hai! Um, yeah it's cheese 

Guess who forgot her little workshop cheese.  Well I didn't forget it, I just didn't pay attention to the time.

Since this was from the workshop and it's been over a month I thought I better cut into it.

Looks good, it was starting to soften just under the rind so my decision to open it now was good.  The rind is a bit strong for me, but the center is soft and creamy.  Not as good as it should be, but not horrible bitter over ammoniated.

[niihau123]

Great pictures.

[anarch]

Agreed, looks great!  I let my first batch over ripen.  Sigh. 

Just an excuse to try again .

Ellen, spinning?  Me too!  I didn't see a spinning/wool anything thread in the general chatter forum, so wondering if it had been talked about here yet.

[DeejayDebi]

Looks great Ellen!

[Threelittlepiggiescheese]

Looks very delicious Ellen!

[Corina]

Wow, how nice, it lacks only a glass of cold champagne!

[anutcanfly]

Don't forget the fruit!