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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Cheese Making Supplies and Tips for Success - A Beginners Guide
By Claudia Lucero
Just what equipment do I need to make cheese? Do I need to buy a lot of ingredients? Is cheesemaking an expensive hobby? We hear these questions and many more...
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Bubbles and Burrata: Your Ultimate Burrata Pairing Guide
By Claudia Lucero
Are you looking for a fun and low effort party idea? You don’t want to cook but you want to treat your friends to a memorable and festive meal? Creamy...
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Cheese Ice Cream - Strawberry Ricotta Ice Cream Recipe
By Claudia Lucero
Is cheese ice cream a thing? Absolutely! Combining the creamy goodness of cheese with the refreshing sweetness of ice cream creates a unique and crave-worthy dessert. This cheese based ice...
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Best Dairy Free Goat Cheese Recipe - One Bowl, No Blender
By Claudia Lucero
Looking for the best dairy-free goat cheese recipe with no soaking and no blending required? You've come to the right place! We know real cheese here at Urban Cheesecraft so...
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Ultimate Guide to Using Vegetarian Rennet Tablets
By Claudia Lucero
Cheesemaking is an ancient art that has been practiced for thousands of years. While traditional methods of making cheese involve using animal-based rennet, there has been a rising demand for...
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Make Two Minute Mozzarella, Freeze Some Curd (Genius Hack)
By Claudia Lucero
Making our quick mozzarella with our DIY Cheese Kits is already pretty convenient, but we love this great hack that restaurants use so they can stretch fresh mozzarella to order.
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Copycat Bitchin Sauce Recipe - Chipotle, Nacho Jalapeño, Herb Garden
By Claudia Lucero
This is not any copycat recipe, now that I've recreated Bitchin Sauce to be adaptable to many diets, I call it Sassy Sauce! Make this tasty dip your way with...
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Make DIY Cheese Gifts for Valentine's Day With Free Printable Labels
By Claudia Lucero
Is cheese your love language? Show someone you care with an adorably cheesy gift. Sign up to access the labels and other goodies for cheese lovers from time to time. CLICK...
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Gingerbread Granola and Yogurt
By Claudia Lucero
When you make your own yogurt regularly the mix-ins and toppings become an art unto themselves. We hope you enjoy our gingerbread granola recipe below and share it with friends!...
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Easy Holiday Cannoli with Quick Homemade Ricotta
By Claudia Lucero
Cannoli, made with your own, quick creamy ricotta are hard to beat for the holidays and celebrations. Purchase the shells and make ricotta on the stove or Instant Pot -...
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Easy Dairy-Free Fondue Party
By Claudia Lucero
Use our Dairy-Free Sauces Kit to host an epic fondue party! It includes three mixes, all with differently delightful flavor profiles perfect for a fondue party.
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Cooking with Whey Event Jan. 19 in Portland, OR
By Claudia Lucero
Come learn about my latest book, Cooking with Whey. I’m thrilled to announce that Chef Cathy Whims of Nostrana, food scientist Emily Darchuk of Wheyward Spirit, food writer Heather Arndt-Anderson of OPB’s Superabundant,...
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New! Book on Whey, Classes Online and in Person
By Claudia Lucero
I have been busy behind the scenes and I have new cheesemaking classes for you both online at The Fermentation School (Mozzarella and String Cheese for Beginners) and in person...
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