Traditional Cheddar Cheesemaking Class

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Learn to make traditional Cheddar and fresh cheese curds with the Modern Milkmaid™!


NEXT CLASS DATE:

Saturday, January 29, 2022 from 9:00 am–5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time (12:00 pm–8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time).


The Cheddar class will run between 7 and 8 hours; however, you will not be hovering over your pot the entire time, as there are several long gaps in the cheesemaking process where you can do other things. Keep in mind that you will need to adjust the weight of your press about an hour after the class ends, so you will be finishing around 6:00 pm Pacific/9:00 pm Eastern.


Add a cheesemaking kit to your order and get all the specialty ingredients you'll need (except milk and salt) to make up to 8 batches of traditional Cheddar cheese. The Standard kit also includes a cheese mould, cheese mat, and cream wax.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE CHEDDAR KIT?
The cheesemaking kit includes all the ingredients you'll need (except milk and salt) to make up to eight 8-litre/quart batches of Cheddar cheese: calcium chloride, mesophilic culture, annatto, rennet, synthetic cheesecloth, a small round cheese mould, a cheese mat, cream wax, and a copy of the recipe handout.
DO I NEED TO PURCHASE A CHEESMAKING KIT?​
If you do not purchase a kit, you'll receive an email about a month before the class date with a checklist of everything that you'll need.
What's the difference between the Standard and Lite kits?
Both kits include calcium chloride, mesophilic culture, annatto, rennet, a sheet of cheesecloth, and the recipe handout. The Standard kit also has a cheese mould, a cheese mat, and cream wax.
How long will the cheese mould last?
​This is the same mould that commercial cheese plants use, and is made from thick, food-grade polypropylene. With proper care, it should last you a lifetime, and can be used to make wheels of Gouda, Cheddar, or any type of hard or semi-hard, pressed cheese. 

The moulds are stacking, if you purchase additional moulds, you can stack them during pressing.
Is a cheese press included with the kit?
A cheese press is not included. Get my guide for making a simple cheese press at home for under $20: https://naomisbirdsongfarm.aweb.page/cheesepress
Where can you ship cheesemaking kits to?
​Shipping is available to addresses within Canada and the United States. If you live outside of these countries, please contact Naomi at cheesemaker@naomisbirdsongfarm.ca for a shipping quote.
What is the Class size?
I run classes with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 14 students.