I’ve been urging people to try making their own cheeses for years. Fresh, homemade mozzarella tastes so much better than the supermarket versions that once you’ve tried it, it’s hard to go back. Store-bought fresh mozzarella is also expensive, which makes daily enjoyment impractical. While I teach cheesemaking in person, I know not everyone can attend local classes—so how can I show that home cheesemaking is truly achievable? Enter Craftsy.
Craftsy offers an excellent course, “Artisan Cheesemaking: Chevre, Mozzarella, & Cheddar,” taught by author and cheesemaking expert Mary Karlin. Mary walks you step by step through making three popular cheeses and shares ideas to customize flavors to your taste. One valuable feature of the Craftsy platform is that the instructor is available to answer questions about your projects and troubleshoot any issues you encounter.
This course is particularly useful because few people grew up in homes where cheese was made, so most home cooks have little or no experience. Watching an experienced cheesemaker demonstrate every step is the fastest, clearest way to learn techniques that might otherwise seem complicated. If you’ve wanted to try cheesemaking, this course is a perfect place to start.
There is nothing quite like placing a cheese board on a holiday table and saying, “That chevre? I made it.” Expect impressed reactions—it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Turning milk into cheese feels a bit like magic, and your guests will appreciate the effort.
What will you learn in this class?
The course offers detailed, step-by-step instructions for making chevre, mozzarella, and Cheddar. Mary also covers the essential equipment and ingredients needed for home cheesemaking, so you’ll know what to buy and why. This guidance helps remove uncertainty and gets you producing excellent results more quickly.
GIVEAWAY:
- One (1) Artisan Cheesemaking class with Mary Karlin on Craftsy.
HOW TO ENTER:
- Visit Craftsy, sign up for a free Craftsy account (or sign in if you already have one), and enter the giveaway. Be sure to like my Facebook page—I’ll announce the winner on November 9, 2014.
If you don’t win, don’t worry. Craftsy will provide a 50% off promo code to everyone who entered the giveaway, reducing the regular price from $34.99 to $17.99. Take the class before the holidays, and you’ll be able to serve homemade cheese for seasonal meals—an excellent treat for yourself and a thoughtful gift for DIY-loving friends. The 50% off coupon code will be shared along with the winner announcement on Facebook, so check in on Tuesday, November 9 for the news.