MAKE TWO MINUTE MOZZARELLA, FREEZE SOME CURD (GENIUS HACK)
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.
Copycat Bitchin Sauce Recipe - Chipotle, Nacho Jalapeño, Herb Garden
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 my customizable base recipe and three variations including chipotle, nacho and herb garden.
Make DIY Cheese Gifts for Valentine's Day With Free Printable Labels
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 HERE to access the labels.
GINGERBREAD GRANOLA AND YOGURT
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! If you've never made yogurt before, follow our recipe here.
EASY HOLIDAY CANNOLI WITH QUICK HOMEMADE RICOTTA
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 - your ricotta will be ready in way under an hour. For lots more cheese-based (and whey) dessert recipes, check out my cheesemaking books and DIY cheese kits.
EASY DAIRY-FREE FONDUE PARTY
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.
Cooking with Whey Event Jan. 19 in Portland, OR
Happy new year friends!I hope we can toast in person at the official Portland, OR
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Just $20 includes the panel discussion and a signed book. I will also make my book’s whey cornbread for you. |
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Did you know that over a dozen chefs and makers from all over the U.S. contributed to this book? Yes!Some of the locals will be at the event ready to chat whey, recipe development and more.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, Pasta maker Leta Merrill of PastaMaia and Sarah Marshall of Marshall’s Haute Sauce fame will all celebrate with us on this special evening. |
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If you can’t make it, you can still purchase a book from
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Haven’t made cheese to produce whey yet? Oh no!
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I hope your year is off to a great start, Claudia |
NEW! BOOK ON WHEY, CLASSES ONLINE AND IN PERSON
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 hosted by the local wine shop Helioterra here in Portland Oregon (Burrata and Mozzarella plus Wine Tasting!). I also wrote a new book, Cooking with Whey!
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MY NEW BOOK, INSTANT POT CHEESE - ALSO, PROBIOTIC POWER!
In this welcome break from scary virus talk to bacterial fun, I share a recipe for a yogurt cream cheese and our good friends' (www.ferment.works) free e-course on fermenting veggies. Preserving veggies using this healthy and mouthwatering method is especially invaluable right now that we can't shop for fresh food as often.
Also, I finally get to share my Instant Pot Cheese debut. It is available for pre-order now. 30 plus recipes for quick and cultured cheeses/dairy. I got to include 7 dairy-free recipes too!
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RUNNING LOW ON CHEESE? MAKE CREAM SAUCE
You might be running low on cheese, maybe you're making some like we are! Either way, stretch your cheese stash and enjoy your stockpiled pasta even more with a homemade cream sauce. Dairy and dairy-free options as usual!
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CARE PACKAGES, VEGGIES AND A HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE LESSON
Are you running out of veggies before your staples? Create a veggie scraps garden! Also, it is a great time to send care packages to your loved ones. Cheese kits make wonderful activities for anyone but parents suddenly thrust into homeschooling will appreciate your thoughtful gift even more!
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WORKING FROM HOME AND TAKING WALKS
In this e-newsletter we discuss working from home (I've done it for over 10 years now, I have tips for you!) and enjoying walks. I foraged some fresh mint on a recent walk and made some refreshing and tasty treats. What can you pick?
Also, have you tried an online happy hour with friends yet? If you're lonely, reach out and, don't, touch someone.
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Also, have you tried an online happy hour with friends yet? If you're lonely, reach out and, don't, touch someone.