Learn To Make Cheese

Here’s a wonderful post from Indigo Days about making goat cheese in Japan from local goat milk.  Not the most common food in Japanese cuisine, but after picking up some tricks in the Dordogne, as well as Cowgirl Creamery in California, she’s making moist, delicious goat cheese.

Here’s an excerpt:

“The first day I unmolded 6 (almost) perfect little rounds, I zoomed over to Sunny-Side Up! to give the staff a try.  I didn’t think the kids would be interested, but when I walked into the school with my cheese board in hand, I was assailed by eager little ones clambering for a peek at what I was carrying.  I offered small wedges all around and they took them without hesitation.  That’s trust.  I walked into the backyard with my board and dropped more wedges into grimy little hands.  No worries, a little dirt adds flavor.  I couldn’t keep up with the demand and had to go home for more.  I’ll stop right here and mention that Japanese kids don’t really eat much cheese, and certainly not goat cheese.”

Making Goat Cheese – Indigo Days.

Here’s a great recipe for making goat cheese at home.  Goat’s milk is a little harder to come by in large volumes, but it’s definitely worth it.  It has less fat than cow’s milk (and thus, cow’s cheese).  The distinctive taste of goat cheese is great for blending with fresh herbs or other flavors.

Here’s the basic ingredients and supplies list but check the link for detailed instructions:

Homemade Goat Cheese Recipe

Ingredients You Will Need:
1 gallon raw goat’s milk
Juice of 4 medium lemons
Salt

Cheese Making Supplies:
Cooking thermometer
Cheesecloth
Colander
Stainless steel pot
Or, a cheese making kit

Tips for Goat Cheese Making at Home – Life123.