We made a number of different cheeses using a variety of methods to understand the impact of different methodologies on the end results they created. It is interesting to see how many differences and how many similarities there is between a Cheddar, Brie and a Mozzarella. If you love cheese, then understanding these processes gives you a deeper appreciation. Imagine making your own cheese to the recipe you adopt and enjoying the satisfaction of saying, ‘I made this!
Some of my starter cultures, ripening cultures and rennets are nearly at or past their best before date. Can I still use them?
I want to say yes because you do not want to throw them out and spend more money buying a…