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Yogurt is a healthy snack, and when you make your own yogurt, you can increase its nutritional value even more. Here are 5 benefits of making your own yogurt:More VarietyTired of the same yogurt flavo … read more

Sanitation is extremely important during all of the cheese making steps. Good bacteria are necessary to make cheese, but you have to make sure your ingredients and equipment do not come into contact w … read more

When you make your own cheese, you will have delicious, fresh cheese with quality ingredients right in your own home. Homemade cheese is unlike anything you have ever tasted and making it is a unique … read more

Milk is the main ingredient in cheese, but there are other ingredients that can enhance your cheese that you may not be familiar with. Below is a cheese guide that provides information about some of t … read more

Hurricane Irma causes catastrophic damage in Puerto Rico- The worst storm to ever hit the island.Many dairy cows were killed in the hurricane.For a long time, milk had to be dumped until electricity w … read more

For thousands of years, people have been drinking kombucha, a fermented tea that boasts many health benefits, so much so that some call it the “immortal health elixir.” It is made using black or green … read more

When it comes to the final steps in your home cheese making process, the last thing you want to do is fall short of a proper end result due to a small slip up. Cheesemaking from home is simple with … read more

The art of cheese making isn’t as complex as the various cheeses you’ll get as an end result. In most cases, the utensils and equipment you need for artisan cheese making can be found in your kitchen … read more

The use of the modern freeze dried Direct Set Cultures is very convenient for home and artisan cheese makers. There is no longer a need to make a 'mother culture' or 'starter culture', unless you a … read more

That’s right, part 2 of Kombucha brewing mistakes! We know that you want the best Kombucha possible, and just like part 1, there’s a few more things that you should take into account if you wan … read more

When making anything worth consuming at home, it’s important to follow the proper guidelines and procedures. When it comes to a favorite of many, Kombucha, there are some mistakes that are commonly … read more

When it comes to making cheese at home, we often have our favorites that we stick to. If you’re like most artisan cheesemakers, Cheddar, Brie, Feta, and Camembert are amongst our top-made recipes. In … read more

Similar to yogurt, Kefir is known for its refreshingly tart flavor and health benefits thanks to one staple ingredient—Yeast. The consistency is thought of as a drink and contains probiotic bacteria … read more

Using the recipe from Mary Karlin's book Artisan Cheese Making at Home, this cheese was made with MA4001-4002 series thermophilic culture, Annatto seed extract for orange color and cheap Irish whiskey … read more

What does DOSE mean? The dose is noted on some cultures to meet industry standards. A dose is not per gallon of milk, rather per weight of milk. Some culture packs are listed in grams which can be the … read more

Cheese tales from fellow home cheesemakers.If you have a story to tell about cheese making in your area, send it in with photos.Cheesemakers are always interested in hearing about what others are doin … read more

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Bob Eifling, 'our man in France' residing in a small French town where few, if any speaks English. He wants to learn the language and understand the culture. He arrived the first wee … read more

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: Bob Eifling, 'our man in France' residing in a small French town where few, if any speaks English. He wants to learn the language and understand the culture. He arrived the first wee … read more

As many of us continue to adjust our diets for a healthier lifestyle, one area in which it can be difficult to find alternatives is beverages. Cutting out the sugar packed sodas, juices, and sports … read more

When it comes to homemade, we usually think of a quality cooked meal by our mother. There’s something about knowing exactly where and how your food came to be that makes it that much more enjoyable. … read more