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Title: Newbie checking in from Connecticut
Post by: Dean in Ct. on November 17, 2011, 07:04:07 PM
  Hello everyone,  I've been trying to absorb as much as I can from this amazingly knowlegable and helpful group. I am working on my first Farmhouse Cheddar which I waxed today using my own beeswax, now having learned that it may impart a flavor and be subject to cracking.... Oh well, we'll see!
  I look forward to getting to know you all better, and ask for your patience as I ask the same old beginner's questions for the umpteenth time.  Actually, now that I have access to the search function I may not need to post for a while!
  Other interests, sausages and all preserved meats, bees, sauerkraut, woodwork, sailing ,motorcycles...
Title: Re: Newbie checking in from Connecticut
Post by: zenith1 on November 17, 2011, 07:13:02 PM
Welcome to the forum Dean..don't be shy about posting your questions, you will find a very willing and hospitable group here. Good luck in your cheese making.
Title: Re: Newbie checking in from Connecticut
Post by: Gürkan Yeniçeri on November 17, 2011, 09:11:33 PM
Welcome to the forum Dean.

I always wanted to get into bees but my space is limited.

For using bee's wax on your cheese, may be you can use a layer of PVA (http://shop.cheeselinks.com.au/Cheesemaking-Ingredients/Plastic-Cheese-Coating-500g-p55.html) under the wax.
Title: Re: Newbie checking in from Connecticut
Post by: ellenspn on November 17, 2011, 11:05:49 PM
Welcome!  I have no comment on the wax as I have no experience with it  ::)  But there are an awful lot of knowledgeable people here who been there done that.
Title: Re: Newbie checking in from Connecticut
Post by: Mateo on November 18, 2011, 12:03:35 AM
me too , i have not experient with it , but i´ñm interesting in metod u did fo get your own beeswax ?


hey welcome  , and have fun with the milk