Beginner Cheesemaking Essentials: How to Start Making Cheese {VIDEO}

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[@msshannonigans]

Mama don't got time for copper pot over the fire. I felt every piece of this.

[@thelittlelearningfarm622]

Ohh my goodness! This is exactly what I needed to know so I can start making cheeses for my family. We love the goat cheese but rarely have enough milk to do it. Now that we finally have a milk cow, I can’t wait for her to calve so I can start making some hard cheeses and butter. We spend a ton of money on these items.

[@VenisonforDinner]

It's so good and easy once you get going!

[@mamahatch783]

Your comment about using yogurt whey instead of the freeze dried cultures is game changing for me. I make about 2 gallons of yogurt a week and I always greek it so I have so much whey all the time. Now to refine my hard cheese making skills.

[@VenisonforDinner]

There you go!!

[@shelly5224]

I just joined a cheese group and got David and a couple other books. I was literally looking at the cost of cultures online and knowing i can use whey makes me even more excited

[@VenisonforDinner]

Totally! It's such a game changer.

[@punkydoggear8172]

There was an old KZbin channel called Pioneer Sarah. She totally disappeared and took all of her videos off. But I remember that she had a cheese making video, and she said that you can use ocean water! I've never tried it, but she also said you can use lemon juice and that is how I made all my goat farmer's cheese.

[@marciajordonatshilohhomest4317]

Great video, Kate! Like in so many things, you make it so simple. Just get in there and TRY IT! Now that is have a source for raw milk, I might just try my hand at mozzarella, feta, or Gouda. Thank you! And can I just say that Rowan is just too darn cute eating the curds at the end!!! 💕💕💕

[@VenisonforDinner]

You really should!!

[@emilyk9870]

Yass! I also need to be making cheese while feeding the baby, and cleaning the kitchen. Thanks for this!

[@diannemiller4754]

Yes totally!!! I 💯 agree...life is too busy to be tied to a stove. Great down to earth simple videos. Thanks again for sharing 😊

[@VenisonforDinner]

Thanks for watching!

[@amandaw30]

I already got the natural cheese making book from the library at your mention. Just requested the 200 easy recipes before the video was even over 😂 Thank you for the secret to getting rid of the smell! I strain my yogurt to make it thick and I hate when the fabric gets funky smelling. I’m still in the waiting stage for the dairy cow at the moment. 7 months pregnant with baby 4 is slowing my decision making down a bit. We have our fencing and a cow lined up as soon as we’re ready. Just have to build a run in and milking area.

[@VenisonforDinner]

Yes girl, wait until the baby is a bit older!!

[@diannasims1806]

Thank you so much for this!

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

Thank you! I have been wanting to learn more about cheese making!

[@VenisonforDinner]

I hope you try it!

[@rosec9486]

Thank you for this video. Very informative and interesting. Love her eating straight out of the pot. 😂😂😂

[@VenisonforDinner]

She is so sassy

[@rivinius98]

Thank you for this. It was super helpful!!

[@VenisonforDinner]

You're so welcome!

[@aladywithgrit4329]

Thank you!!! Super helpful information!!

[@VenisonforDinner]

I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@inezvasquez8104]

wonderful!

[@paraxuas]

Thank you from Asturias❤

[@VenisonforDinner]

You’re welcome Asturias 😊

[@paraxuas]

@@VenisonforDinner Asturias is my region in north Spain...😅...I am cándido....

[@Stillpoint23]

You're cool 😊

[@joshwhite3786]

Can you tell me what brand rennet you use? Love this video! Thanks so much!

[@VenisonforDinner]

Its from Glengarry cheesemaking supply website. No brandname besides that on the bottle.

[@thelittlelearningfarm622]

I was watching and trying to figure out if you mentioned where to get the cheese press that you use. I have 8 year old twins running around and as soon as they sense that I am doing something important, here they come!

[@VenisonforDinner]

The cheese press is DIY. Easy enough to make. Works well

[@l2iowacowgirl893]

I have an old cast iron press! It has several different weights, do you think it would work? I'm sure it was used for fruit,cheese and lard back in the day.

[@VenisonforDinner]

It would likely work beautifully with the different weights! Very cool!

[@followme8238]

Grated cheese making

[@abbiejohanna5463]

Can I use vinegar instead of citric acid? I've seen many others use vinegar but am unsure what that purpose serves in terms of cultures, citric acid, or rennet.

[@VenisonforDinner]

Probably, but I haven't tested it. Lemon juice would be a more gentle choice.

[@lindseysitzman]

I’m curious about using whey for your baby’s formula? You just mentioned it quickly but I’m super curious

[@VenisonforDinner]

I used a formula recipe from the Weston Price Foundation website

[@matthewjacobs141]

When you replace your press...which one is top of your list?

[@VenisonforDinner]

My homemade one is my favourite. I have a highlight on instagram called DIY Cheese press.

[@spoolsandbobbins]

@@VenisonforDinneris it on your blog?

[@brendalay5161]

If you don’t have fresh milk and cream, how can you make cheese?

[@VenisonforDinner]

You can buy milk from the store and make cheese. You should be able to find some instructions/recipes online.

[@dandelionfarms481]

Have you ever made cheese using goats milk?

[@VenisonforDinner]

Only a couple times, not hard cheeses

[@dandelionfarms481]

@@VenisonforDinner I want to keep goats 😂🐐