I had a guest over, and no homemade cheese open, so I decided to cut into this one! This is the first cheese I have opened since using the Avantco food warmer set up, and the first larger format (4 gallons) caerphilly I have made. It is also the first time I have had a cheese form a multicolor natural rind! It was scary! :-\ My prior cave was too dry, and if I let a cheese go natural it would crack. So even though it was only 5 weeks old, curiosity got the better of me.
Well, I am happy! I trimmed the rind off, and the flavor seemed very true to style. Moist, and pliable, yet crumbly. Salty and a bit tart. Tomorrow I will check how it melts, but it was nice to share a bit!
For make notes, check the spread sheet after the last picture.
Very nice caerphilly! A cheese to you. Caerphilly is supposed to develop a wild geo rind, so yours looks very good. Sounds like the taste is right too. Well done.
Great Caerphilly :) I'm pretty sure I can smell this :P
AC4U ;D (http://static.uglyhedgehog.com/images/smilies/e8a506dc4ad763aca51bec4ca7dc8560.gif)
Looks like you made just what you wanted. I'm curious as to the diameter of the mold you used as the height/width ratio seems perfect. A cheese to you for a great cheese. :D
The form I have been using is from Artisan Geek: http://artisangeek.com/caciotta-mould-multipurpose/ (http://artisangeek.com/caciotta-mould-multipurpose/)
It is about 6.5 inches at the top, tapering to 6 inches. I got two of them and use the top as a follower. But it will not work with less than about 3.5# of curd. I like the form though, especially when pressing without the cloth at the end.
Quote from: scasnerkay on August 24, 2014, 07:51:12 PM
The form I have been using is from Artisan Geek: http://artisangeek.com/caciotta-mould-multipurpose/ (http://artisangeek.com/caciotta-mould-multipurpose/)
It is about 6.5 inches at the top, tapering to 6 inches. I got two of them and use the top as a follower. But it will not work with less than about 3.5# of curd. I like the form though, especially when pressing without the cloth at the end.
Thanks, just ordered two. ;D
Quote from: Al Lewis on August 24, 2014, 08:12:56 PM
Quote from: scasnerkay on August 24, 2014, 07:51:12 PM
The form I have been using is from Artisan Geek: http://artisangeek.com/caciotta-mould-multipurpose/ (http://artisangeek.com/caciotta-mould-multipurpose/)
It is about 6.5 inches at the top, tapering to 6 inches. I got two of them and use the top as a follower. But it will not work with less than about 3.5# of curd. I like the form though, especially when pressing without the cloth at the end.
Thanks, just ordered two. ;D
That's my favorite mould. I press with a second one as a follower, reinforcing it with a Reblochon lid against the pressing force. Love the microperf.
-Boofer-
Beauty!
AC4U ; ;D