How to Test Rennet Before Making Cheese
By Claudia Lucero
Not sure whether your rennet still works? The microbial rennet tablets in our cheese kits last up to 5 years if kept cool. To test yours before you waste milk....
Cheese Bites is your friendly guide to beginner home cheesemaking, cheese tasting, pairing ideas, and practical cheese tips. Whether you are learning how to make cheese at home, choosing milk, troubleshooting curds, building a cheese board, or getting curious about the cheese on your plate, you’ll find approachable guidance to help you make, taste, and enjoy cheese with more confidence.
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Basic Cheesemaking Equipment for Beginners: What You Actually Need to Make Cheese at Home
By Claudia Lucero
New to cheesemaking? Learn the basic cheesemaking equipment beginners actually need, what to skip, and how to shop your kitchen before buying supplies.
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Cheese Cultures Explained for Beginners
By Claudia Lucero
Cheese cultures sound mysterious, but they are simply friendly bacteria that help turn milk into cheese. Learn what they do, how they differ from rennet, and how beginners can start...
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Can You Make Cheese with Grocery Store Milk?
By Claudia Lucero
A lot of cheesemaking advice online can make it seem like pasteurized milk is not ideal, but it can actually be a surprisingly helpful place to start. Before you assume...
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Whey Horchata, Creamy Zero-Waste Agua Fresca
By Claudia Lucero
Ever whip up a batch of mozzarella and stare at all that mild tasting whey thinking, wow that's a lot. There must be something I can make with this! Turn...
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How to Make Instant Pot Cheese – Beginner Guide + Free Checklist
By Claudia Lucero
Yes, You Can Make Cheese in Your Instant Pot—Here’s How to Get Started If the idea of homemade cheese sounds dreamy but the thought of standing guard over the stove...
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Springtime Farmer’s Cheese with Pressed Edible Flowers
By Claudia Lucero
It's nature's confetti season! Celebrate the spring bloom with a homemade cheese that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Decorated with beautiful edible flowers, your tantalizing little wheel is ready...
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Stracciatella - The Best Substitute for Burrata Made in 5 Minutes
By Claudia Lucero
Ever drool over a recipe featuring burrata only to find that you can't actually source it anywhere near you? You're not alone but great news — you can capture the...
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Flourless Low Carb Cheese Crackers - Super Crispy Seed and Parm Recipe
By Claudia Lucero
Crackers are a must for cheese plates and they are made even more special when homemade. That's easy with these simple crispy crackers!
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Make Mascarpone and Posset Dessert Using One Simple Technique
By Claudia Lucero
At first glance, mascarpone and posset seem totally different—one’s a rich Italian cream cheese, the other is a smooth English dessert. But guess what? They’re made using the same no-fuss...
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Easy Cultured Cottage Cheese Recipes - Two DIY Hacks
By Claudia Lucero
Have you joined the recent cottage cheese craze? It's a good one! This versatile cheese is not only high in protein, it is delicious and extremely useful in the kitchen,...
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Get the Most Out of Your Cheesemaking Kit
By Claudia Lucero
Did you know you can make many more cheeses with your mozzarella kit? That's right, the same citric acid, rennet, salt, thermometer and cheesecloth that we include in our most popular...
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No Bake Ricotta Zucchini Pie
By Claudia Lucero
When the summer sun is blazing, the last thing you want is to be stuck in a sweltering kitchen. But what if you could whip up a satisfying, nutritious dinner...
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