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Hello,
I'm just getting started with cheese.  I've had two spectacular failures involving Junket-based recipes, so I'm starting to move into more complex methods.
We have a great milk supplier nearby.  Moo-ville produces great milk and even has a "cream line" milk that is not homogenized. 
I'm looking forward to learning a lot!

Welcome!  Did you ever visit the MSU dairy? 

Junket pretty much sucks. 

Hello!
Yes, my office is just 2 blocks from the MSU Dairy and Dairy Store.  Impressive setup there!  I play racquetball with one of the professors who does research on-site.

Creamline!  Another reason to plan a visit.  Thanks for the tip! 

I read the marketing blurb about creamline milk on the container...does it hold better promise for cheesemakers?  Is it a better product overall, typically? 
Should I pony up the extra 90 cents a gallon to try it instead of the regular whole milk?

Hi Doc- welcome to the forum

Well, the books say creamline is better.  It used to be more widely available.  Worth an extra buck a gallon?  I don't know.  I'm not sure I'd drive to Lansing just to get some, but if I'm there already I'm definitely going to try it.

Creamline is pasteurized, but not homogenized. It sets a much better curd, less fragile than homogenized milk. It's really nice to work with. Remember to stir in your cream before you set your rennet, as it might rise a little in the vat. Worth the extra money? Depends on how you feel about the fragile curd from p/h milk. I live with it and work around it because I can make cheese with it for $2 a pound. But if we're making mozzarella we use the creamline.
Dave in CT

Hi Doc, welcome! If your search this forum on Junket you'll find some people have luck but many people have a tough time getting a good rennet coagulated curd set. Have fun!

Hi doc! did my undergrad at MSU many moons ago- still remember the dairy store being fantastic! you are lucky lucky! it is 90 degrees in Cleveland and I could go for some ice cream 

I also used junket in one of my recipes and it resulted in epic failure.

Keep me posted with any improvements!