Little Green Cheese | Cheese Making at Home

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. ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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.  https://www.speakpipe.com/Gavin_WebberSupport 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 PatreonSPONSORED 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-beginnerUntil next time Curd Nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!Support the show

Links as mentioned during this episode; Episode 92 - Tracey Johnson from Cheeseneeds.com; https://youtu.be/G0kdjT-6fE4Yesterdaze video tutorial; https://youtu.be/galnh1asMPgGuido's Hard Italian Cheese; https://youtu.be/i9sBoJA5kyoWensleydale Cheese tutorial; https://youtu.be/ubmMbZb8VrkAsk the Cheeseman Livestream; https://www.youtube.com/@GavinWebber/liveASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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.  https://www.speakpipe.com/Gavin_WebberSupport 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 PatreonSPONSORED 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

Links as mentioned during this episode; The Great Cheese Riot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nottingham_cheese_riotASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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.  https://www.speakpipe.com/Gavin_WebberSupport 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 PatreonSPONSORED 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

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.htmlHow to make a cheese fridge; https://www.littlegreencheese.com/2022/08/how-to-make-a-cheese-fridge.htmlGrowing up on a Diary farm in the 1970s; https://youtu.be/DGNGbVwh_kw?si=9TIm2ridNpwPTaRzASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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!Support the show

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 linksCease and Desist; https://youtu.be/M_AzMLhPF1Q?si=0pNi_K13yj-dIvlEBig Cheese Apologises; https://youtu.be/7Xy_KkZDiTE?si=xc608jIRhx4g85CORed Windsor; https://youtu.be/2qNQXn1Wg88?si=EBeMacyR80UIcCAzThe latest video tutorial Buffalo Mozzarella; https://youtu.be/P6c7WNYDyVw?si=jLlpe5NmCqw-Z3yWASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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!Support the show

Today we talk about some of my favourite Cheesemaking YouTube channels.Mentioned on the show are the following channelshttps://www.youtube.com/@GavinWebberhttps://www.youtube.com/@cheeseneedsdotcomhttps://www.youtube.com/@FromagerUrbainhttps://www.youtube.com/@cheesehistoryhttps://www.youtube.com/@Cheese52https://www.youtube.com/@GiveCheeseaChancehttps://www.youtube.com/@jenniferjomurchASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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!Support the show

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.ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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!Support the show

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.ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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!Support the show

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.ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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!Support the show

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/ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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!Support the show

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-CKnRBX7wASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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!Support the show

 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! ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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!Support the show

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.  ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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

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/ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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

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/dairyandcheeseASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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

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/Cheese52ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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

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_IzQJw0qp88mgASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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

Welcome back, curd nerds.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 newsThe votes are in - and it looks like Cheddar is Australia’s favourite cheeseThis week's Listener questions are from the following 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.ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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

Welcome back, curd nerds.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 newsHow to save nearly expired milk by making Paneer.This week's Listener questions are from the following 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.ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCASTDon’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

Welcome back, curd nerds. 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 newsFamily business feeds Australia cheese to save an iconic industryThis week's Listener questions are from the following 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.ASK A QUESTION FOR THE PODCAST 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 voicemailsSupport 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