Today I made a Baby Swiss for my daughter's upcoming birthday. I decided it needed to be a little special. I found some laser cut patterns at a local art supply store and decided to give them a try. I sterilized them with high heat, alcohol and then applied two coats of cream coat to be safe. I may try some Annatto coloring in the brine followed by one or two applications of olive oil and paprika to highlight the designs.
Here are the results so far.
Very cool, original and innovative! Congrats ;)
Nice work! you could maybe let the cheeses get covered in a coat of blue, and then cut back the surface to leave it only in the embossed areas :)
Well done John.
Have a cheese for a nifty and original idea for tarting up your cheeses.
Great job John! A cheese for your creativity!! ;D
Thanks every one for the positive comments and cheeses!
Here is stage two of my attempt to kick it up a notch. I made a wrap out of cut up sushi mats and held it in place with sterilized stainless steel clamps. I think another way one could tie the wrap tightly with twine. It is possible that the Shermanii culture may generate it's own pressure due to the swelling from hole development. I am now using a brine that I have tinted with Annatto coloring for a daily wipe down. It should start getting a very nice bulging shape in about a week.
Looks beautiful! Hope it tastes as good!! ;D
John, a cheese for you for the wonderfully creative forming of the cheese!
Wow, looks great, love the ribbing on the sides too. Is it still aging?
You are one creative person. Awesome! 8)
How about an update on how this has fared after swelling from the Shermanii?
Careful! If you make it too pretty you won't want to eat it.
Wow beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: awakephd on July 28, 2016, 03:38:45 PM
How about an update on how this has fared after swelling from the Shermanii?
Surprisingly, it didn't swell. Not sure why but it went over well and tasted great!
I found some of these in the local hobby shop and picked them up. Can't wait to try them. ;D
Quote from: Al Lewis on August 02, 2016, 04:27:49 PM
I found some of these in the local hobby shop and picked them up. Can't wait to try them. ;D
Cool Al. Don't soak them in water too long as they are made of paper fiber!
Very nice! ;D
What size is the mould you are using??
Quote from: H-K-J on August 03, 2016, 03:59:44 AM
Very nice! ;D
What size is the mould you are using??
It is 4.5" diameter x 5" tall. The M3 at Cheesemaking.com. To be used for 2 gallon batches.