Only a few generations ago, people made their own cheese at home. We’re lucky to have so many wonderful cheeses available in the local deli, farmer’s market or supermarket. But have you ever wondered how to make cheese yourself? Its surprisingly simple and straightforward, needing only a few ingredients and equipment you’ll have in your home kitchen already. And your friends and family will be SO impressed!!
| Dates | Please email Rachael if interested |
| Times | 9.30am – 4.00pm |
| Costs | £160 |
| Class Length | Full day (6 hour) |
| Class Size | 6 |
| Suitable for | Beginners |
Whats included:
All ingredients, aprons and equipment
Refreshments throughout the day
Lunch with wine
What to expect:
An enjoyable, relaxed, and informative day learning about the science and magic that turns milk into cheese. The use of acid and rennet to set the curds, testing, cutting, draining and pressing the curds, using moulds, salting and adding flavours, plus a bread recipe for using the left over whey.
You will make (final choices tbc):
Fresh cheese eg. ricotta / Scottish crowdie / queso blanco
Lightly pressed cheese eg. paneer / halloumi
Labneh
Timetable:
TBC
Skills taught:
Using acid and rennet to set the curds
Testing, cutting, draining and pressing fresh curds
Using whey to make bread
Allergen information:
The classes include a wide range of ingredients including wheat, rye, dairy, eggs, nuts, sesame sulphites and soya so whilst we make every effort to avoid cross-contamination, this cannot be guaranteed.
Dietary restrictions:
Please inform us if you are vegetarian.