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During a consultation session, Dan contacted me in 2023 to ask about making cheeses from the medieval period. This piqued my interest, so I invited him onto the podcast to discuss his interest in reviving extinct UK cheeses and making cheese during medieval re-enactments.
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SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese-making kits and supplies. We stock extensive cheese-making kits, ingredients and supplies and ship to Australia and most countries worldwide.
Learn how to make your own cheese at home; https://courses.littlegreenworkshops.com.au/p/cheese-making-beginner
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Links as mentioned during this episode;
Episode 92 - Tracey Johnson from Cheeseneeds.com; https://youtu.be/G0kdjT-6fE4
Yesterdaze video tutorial; https://youtu.be/galnh1asMPg
Guido's Hard Italian Cheese; https://youtu.be/i9sBoJA5kyo
Wensleydale Cheese tutorial; https://youtu.be/ubmMbZb8Vrk
Ask the Cheeseman Livestream; https://www.youtube.com/@GavinWebber/live
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If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and exciting cheeses and cheese-related content, then please help me via Patreon
SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese-making kits and supplies. We stock extensive cheese-making kits, ingredients and supplies and ship to Australia and most countries worldwide.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!Support the Show.
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Links as mentioned during this episode; The Great Cheese Riot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_cheese_riot
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If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and exciting cheeses and cheese-related content, then please help me via Patreon
SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese-making kits and supplies. We stock extensive cheese-making kits, ingredients and supplies and ship to Australia and most countries worldwide.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!Support the Show.
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Thank you to all the curd nerds who left messages and comments for this, the 100th Episode! I feel humbled by them.
Links mentioned during the show;
Oldest known book about British Cheese; https://uk.news.yahoo.com/oldest-known-book-british-cheese-154500367.html
How to make a cheese fridge; https://www.littlegreencheese.com/2022/08/how-to-make-a-cheese-fridge.html
Growing up on a Diary farm in the 1970s; https://youtu.be/DGNGbVwh_kw?si=9TIm2ridNpwPTaRz
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Don’t forget that you can leave a voicemail message that I will answer and feature during the show. Remember that I cannot answer them immediately, so please don’t expect an instant reply. My Speakpipe page for voicemails.Support the show!
If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and exciting cheeses and cheese-related content, then please help me via Patreon.SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese-making kits and supplies. We stock an extensive range of cheese-making gear and ship to Australia and most countries worldwide.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!
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Today I talk about how Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is now being microchipped to prevent counterfeiting. I also talk about my experience of being accused by the Grana Padano Consorzio of counterfeiting their cheese. What a ride!
Mentioned on the show are the following links
Cease and Desist; https://youtu.be/M_AzMLhPF1Q?si=0pNi_K13yj-dIvlE
Big Cheese Apologises; https://youtu.be/7Xy_KkZDiTE?si=xc608jIRhx4g85CO
Red Windsor; https://youtu.be/2qNQXn1Wg88?si=EBeMacyR80UIcCAz
The latest video tutorial Buffalo Mozzarella; https://youtu.be/P6c7WNYDyVw?si=jLlpe5NmCqw-Z3yW
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If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and exciting cheeses and cheese-related content, then please help me via Patreon.SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese-making kits and supplies. We stock an extensive range of cheese-making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!
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Today we talk about some of my favourite Cheesemaking YouTube channels.
Mentioned on the show are the following channels
https://www.youtube.com/@GavinWebber
https://www.youtube.com/@cheeseneedsdotcom
https://www.youtube.com/@FromagerUrbain
https://www.youtube.com/@cheesehistory
https://www.youtube.com/@Cheese52
https://www.youtube.com/@GiveCheeseaChance
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferjomurch
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If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and exciting cheeses and cheese-related content, then please help me via Patreon.SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese-making kits and supplies. We stock an extensive range of cheese-making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!
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Tutu’s Artisan Cheese is the only artisanal cheese-making establishment in Bangladesh. Tutu Saadullah personally makes hard and soft cheeses from fresh milk. He follows the traditional European cheese-making process. It was a pleasure to talk to him today about his cheese-making passion.
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Don’t forget that you can leave a voicemail message that I will answer and feature during the show. Just remember that I cannot answer them straight away, so please don’t expect an instant reply. My Speakpipe page for voicemails.Support the show!
If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and exciting cheeses and cheese-related content, then please help me via Patreon.SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese-making kits and supplies. We stock an extensive range of cheese-making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!
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Today's guest is part of the duo who run Cavignac & Wilson, artisan cheeses makers from Kampot in Cambodia. John talks about how he and his partner Chris, started an artisan cheese factory from scratch and all the challenges they had to overcome to produce amazing french style cheeses. You can find them on Facebook at Cavignac & Wilson.
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Don’t forget that you can leave a voicemail message that I will answer and feature during the show. Just remember that I cannot answer them straight away, so please don’t expect an instant reply. My Speakpipe page for voicemails.Support the show!
If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and exciting cheeses and cheese-related content, then please help me via Patreon.SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese-making kits and supplies. We stock an extensive range of cheese-making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!
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Patricia is a long-time supporter of the podcast and cheese-making channel and it has been fantastic watching her grow as a cheese maker. I'm glad I caught up with her for this fascinating interview.
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If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and exciting cheeses and cheese-related content, then please help me via Patreon.SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese-making kits and supplies. We stock an extensive range of cheese-making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
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I've known Ruth personally since the start of Kim's cancer treatment and she is a wonderful human being. And why wouldn't she be, seeing she makes her own cheese and is a professional therapist as well. You can read more about Ruth's work and sometimes cheesemaking on her blog; https://ruthcohnmft.com/
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Don’t forget that you can leave a voicemail message that I will answer and feature during the show. Just remember that I cannot answer them straight away, so please don’t expect an instant reply. My Speakpipe page for voicemails.Support the show!
If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and exciting cheeses and cheese-related content, then please help me via Patreon.SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese-making kits and supplies. We stock an extensive range of cheese-making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
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Jennifer Murch is a homesteader out of Virginia, USA and has two dairy cows with which she makes her cheese. We talked about all things cheese and dairy including a recent cheese and wine party she threw for her friends and family!
You can find Jennifer on her blog at https://jennifermurch.com/
and on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHlQ3m9n7MhM1z-CKnRBX7w
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Today I am joined by Tracey Johnson from Cheeseneeds.com. She is also an admin of the Facebook page Learn to Make Cheese. A great conversation about cheese making, running a small cheese-making supply business, authoring books, and much much more!
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If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and exciting cheeses and cheese-related content, then please help me via Patreon.SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese-making kits and supplies. We stock an extensive range of cheese-making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
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About a year ago, Wendy reached out to me to see if I was willing to do a consultation to help her iron out a few issues with her cheesemaking. Well, this recording is the result.
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If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and interesting cheeses and cheese related content, then please support me via Patreon.
SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese making kits and supplies. We stock a large range of cheese making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!Support the Show.
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Want to learn a little bit about how cheese was first made? Well, today I have an interview with Julia from the Cheese History channel where we learn so much cheese history that my head nearly burst with information!
You can find Julia and more historical facts about cheese on her channel Cheese History
Julia's Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/cheese.history/
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If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and interesting cheeses and cheese related content, then please support me via Patreon.
SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese making kits and supplies. We stock a large range of cheese making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!Support the Show.
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This weeks guest is Debra Allard who is an artisan cheesemaker from the North Coast of New South Wales. You can find her market stall most weeks by checking out her Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/dairyandcheese
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Don’t forget that you can leave a voicemail message that I will answer and feature during the show. Just remember that I cannot answer them straight away, so please don’t expect an instant reply. My Speakpipe page for voicemails.
Support the show!
If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and interesting cheeses and cheese related content, then please support me via Patreon.
SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese making kits and supplies. We stock a large range of cheese making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!Support the Show.
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Welcome back Curd Nerds. Today's interview is with Lisa Peterson from the YouTube channel Cheese52. Lisa makes cheesemaking video tutorials for a wide audience and her cat YumYum features as a regular guest. You can watch her channel here; https://www.youtube.com/c/Cheese52
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Don’t forget that you can leave a voicemail message that I will answer and feature during the show. Just remember that I cannot answer them straight away, so please don’t expect an instant reply. My Speakpipe page for voicemails.
Support the show!
If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and interesting cheeses and cheese related content, then please support me via Patreon.
SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese making kits and supplies. We stock a large range of cheese making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!Support the Show.
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Welcome back, Curd Nerds. This week's episode is an interview with Chez Fred Fromager Urbain, an avid YouTuber that produces home cheese making video tutorials to cater to French language speakers. You can find his channel here; https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNm7h8NEbz_IzQJw0qp88mg
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Don’t forget that you can leave a voicemail message that I will answer and feature during the show. Just remember that I cannot answer them straight away, so please don’t expect an instant reply. My Speakpipe page for voicemails.
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If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and interesting cheeses and cheese related content, then please support me via Patreon.
SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese making kits and supplies. We stock a large range of cheese making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!Support the Show.
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Welcome back, curd nerds.
Alan informed me about a source of curd cutters from Steve Benz. Here is my affiliate link to the Woodwork Junkie.Gail would like to know what is the best starter culture for making CheddarHendrik was trying to locate a source of Lipase in South AfricaKhalid wants to replace rennet with vinegarLeslie was unsure about cutting curdsNellie said thank youPaul wanted to know if you can make sourdough bread at the same time as you are making cheese.
Two weeks in a row, I'm on a roll! This week I released a couple of video tutorials and taste tests, which I must admit surprised me. You can watch them on my YouTube Channel.
Cheese news
The votes are in - and it looks like Cheddar is Australia’s favourite cheese
This week's Listener questions are from the following curd nerds;
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Welcome back, curd nerds.
Adam would like some tips on common beginner cheesemaking mistakesMichel thanks me for all the great cheesy contentNellie wants to know if there is a substitute for Propionic ShermaniiPaul wants to make a mother culture and how long to age a cheddarRobert is having issues with air drying his cheeseRodrigo is looking for a cheese wrap alternativeShannon needs to know how to make a simple brine solution.
Starting again after a long break in between audio episodes. Lots have happened including a major illness in the family and of course a global pandemic, but let's focus on cheese making shall we?
Cheese news
How to save nearly expired milk by making Paneer.
This week's Listener questions are from the following curd nerds;
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SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese making kits and supplies. We stock a large range of cheese making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
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Welcome back, curd nerds.
Adam asked if you can add Penicillium Candidum to the salt when salting the cheeseJohn wanted to know if it is okay for the curds to have 1/2" (1.25 cm) of whey on top after coagulation.Miguel would like the link for the cheese drying mats that I used in some of my videos.Ruth wanted to know if you can use aluminium wires on a curd cutter and about early blown cheeses.Sandi wants a cheese fridge but doesn't know how to set it up and how to adjust big batches of milk to smaller wheels, andSoren was interested in adding rum or whiskey to his cheese.
Starting again after a long break in between audio episodes. I have also created a YouTube channel for the podcast which you can find at Little Green Cheese Podcast with Gavin Webber.
Cheese news
Family business feeds Australia cheese to save an iconic industry
This week's Listener questions are from the following curd nerds;
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If you would like to support the podcast and YouTube channel so I can make new and interesting cheeses and cheese related content, then please support me via Patreon.
SPONSORED BY…This podcast is sponsored by Little Green Workshops where you can pick up your cheese making kits and supplies. We stock a large range of cheese making gear and ship to Australia and most countries throughout the world.
Until next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!Support the Show.
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