Hi ,
The last Jersey calf of 2021 finally arrived seven days after her due date, on December 1st. And yes, I said HER—it was another heifer calf! She is from my Princess cow family, so I named her Princess Theodora, after the Princesses Theodora of Greece and Denmark.
The night before Theodora was born, I jokingly asked my husband if we should bet on whether Gabriella's calf would be a heifer or a bull, and we both agreed there was no way it could be another heifer. Well, I guess we were wrong! 😂
I taught two 'Introduction to Cheesemaking' classes on Saturday, December 4th. Unfortunately, our internet was down that morning, so two hours before the first class, I packed up my laptop and all my cheesemaking supplies and hauled everything to my parents' place (they live about 25 minutes away) and taught the classes there! I am so thankful that they graciously allowed me to take over their kitchen for the day and helped me to get everything set up in time
for the first class.
There are just five four spots left in the Traditional Cheddar cheesemaking class I'm teaching on January 29th. Since this is an 8-hour class, I'll only be teaching it during the winter months, and the next date isn't until November 5th. So sign up today if you'd like to learn how to make Traditional Cheddar and fresh squeaky cheese curds with
me!
I'm adding a few new cheesemaking classes in 2022, and I'm excited to announce the first two: Feta and Halloumi! These cheeses are great for beginners looking to move beyond yogurt and soft cheeses and start gaining experience using rennet and cheese moulds before attempting more advanced
cheeses. Best of all, they are ready to eat within 24 to 48 hours, or you can store them in the fridge for six months or more.
Give the cheese lover in your life—or yourself—the gift of cheesemaking this Christmas! All cheesemaking classes and kits are 10% off until December 25th when you enter the coupon code CHEESE at checkout. If you're purchasing it as a gift,
leave me a note in the comment section when you place your order, and I'll email you a gift certificate that you can print off and present to your recipient.
I'm booking family milk cow mentoring sessions for 2022, and the family milk cow mentoring package (one 60-minute and two 30-minute sessions) is on sale until the end of the month. Schedule your first session for January or February by December 31st to get an additional 5% off (discount automatically applied at checkout).
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy 'Moo' Year!
Naomi
Online Traditional Cheddar Cheesemaking Class
Saturday, January 29th from 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tickets: $79.95 per device
Learn how to make Traditional Cheddar and squeaky cheese curds, including how to properly cheddar your curds. While this is an 8-hour class, you will not be hovering over your pot the entire time as there are several long gaps in the cheesemaking process where you can do other things.
NEW!! Online Feta Cheesemaking Class
Saturday, March 26th from 10:00 am–1:30 pm
Tickets: $59.95 per device
Learn how to make Feta during this brand new cheesemaking class! You'll make a batch of Feta alongside Naomi and then learn to preserve your cheese using brine or oil.
Online Mozzarella Cheesemaking Class
Saturday, April 2nd from 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Tickets: $59.95 per device
Learn to make Mozzarella using Naomi's tried-and-true Mozzarella recipe while she guides you through the entire cheesemaking process step-by-step and teaches you how to tweak your recipe so you get that perfect stretch every time!
Online Gouda Cheesemaking Class
Saturday, May 21st from 10:00 am–2:30 pm
Tickets: $59.95 per device
After taking this fun, hands-on class, Gouda will be your new favourite cheese! Naomi will cover everything from culturing the milk and cutting the curd, to adding herbs and spices, to pressing your cheese and options for ageing.
NEW!! Online Halloumi Cheesemaking Class
Saturday, June 18th from 10:00 am–1:00 pm & 4:00–5:30 pm
Tickets: $59.95 per device
Get ready for grilling season with this brand new Halloumi cheesemaking class! This is a two-part class; we will make the cheese during the first portion and then get together after it presses for three hours to finish the process. Best of all, your Halloumi will be ready in time for your Father's Day BBQ.
Online Traditional Cheddar Cheesemaking Class
Saturday, November 5th from 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Tickets: $79.95 per device
Learn how to make Traditional Cheddar and squeaky cheese curds, including how to properly cheddar your curds. While this is an 8-hour class, you will not be hovering over your pot the entire time as there are several long gaps in the cheesemaking process where you can do other things.
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