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  1. ritamcd

    Selling jerky

    actually you can buy raw milk here in Mass.. Yep really its not worth all the stuff you have to go through .. I would just continue to sell to your friends .
  2. ritamcd

    Selling jerky

    Not in mass ... good luck .. I know I tried to do the same thing .. you have to do it under a health inspected kitchen .. you can't do it out of your home . Call your local health inspector and see what they have to say ..
  3. ritamcd

    Question on Aging Smoked Cheese

    Brilliant ... In all my old years I have never thought of that ..
  4. ritamcd

    Why was the "Science + Sous Vide" Thread Locked?

    I must say .. hats off to the admin and mods .. I have not read the thread yet .. but now my curiosity is peeked . Safety is priority .. and common scents .. I know on our board we do our best to help people as well .. especially with safe canning practices and food handling .. < gardening site...
  5. ritamcd

    Does waxed cheese breathe through the wax?

    Actually you can buy fresh milk for cheese here .. its in the dairy protection act here in Mass .. which I LOVE because when I feel like it I CAN make cheese !!
  6. ritamcd

    My Canadian Bacon

    Thanks for the heads up .. still cheaper than store bought .. easy enough to make and well I enjoy it I Love knowing whats going in my familys mouth ..
  7. ritamcd

    Does waxed cheese breathe through the wax?

    LOL Love that story Pops !! I don't think I could afford a wheel these days but it would be a fun project! Spuds .. I HIDE it   I didn't make enough to share other than when company comes over ... I will make more tho .. delish!!
  8. ritamcd

    Does waxed cheese breathe through the wax?

    What do you mean spuds ? I know the cheese wax is pliable .. but if Mrs Spuds wants it pretty then well ya better do what the Mrs says .. beeswax is pretty good but .. its a little sticky also But.. if you do wax your cheese make sure to still care for it .. turn it every week .. no matter...
  9. ritamcd

    Funny Fake Teeth

    Awesome!!! Something my boys would do for sure !!! Great pic !! Thanks LOLLOL
  10. ritamcd

    Please, GO make your own bacon! Q-View

    awesome work!
  11. ritamcd

    My Canadian Bacon

    MMMM !!! Mine will go in on sunday .. Its my first attempt and I hope it looks half as good as yours !! Great work !!
  12. ritamcd

    April Throwdown Voting Thread!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    you all did a beautiful job!! Great work everyone!!
  13. ritamcd

    Does waxed cheese breathe through the wax?

    This is a little more on the subject Spuds my friend .. if you go to the bottom of the page there is a full description of the whole waxing process http://www.cheesemaking.com/RedCheeseWax.html I love her site .. Very knowledgeable woman ..
  14. ritamcd

    Does waxed cheese breathe through the wax?

    Same book in the glossary : Cheese Wax : a pliable wax with a low melting point that produces an airtight seal that will not crack . Most hard cheeses are waxed.
  15. ritamcd

    Does waxed cheese breathe through the wax?

    Cheese Wax  from "Home cheese making" By Rikki Carrol This pliable wax creates a protective coating to inhibit bacteria and prevent cheese from drying out during the aging process. Cheese wax comes in three colors : Natural yellow , Red , and Black . It may be purchased from a cheese supply...
  16. ritamcd

    Does waxed cheese breathe through the wax?

    Yes / no... I have a cheese making book .. I will dig it out later on and let you know what it says .. its like a parafin sp? wax that is used .. way back when I made a wheel of cheddar the instructions were to wax it after a certain amount of time .. Let me dig the book out for you tho . Maybe...
  17. ritamcd

    Favorite beers

    Yes they really do make a wonderful beer ..  They have expanded and now have a brewery in Vermont now as well .. a local restaruant here "The Chateau" has its own IPA made by Harpoon also .. Very similar to Harpoon IPA Very good as well .
  18. ritamcd

    That time of year to stock up on mason jars

    I think your all about a month or more ahead of us .. ours are usually middle of June into July .. I only have a small bit of land with 3 blueberries .. strategic planning is what I have to do .. think I have some tomato's to can out of the freezer also .. should get on that
  19. ritamcd

    That time of year to stock up on mason jars

    Thanks for the heads up on big lots .. I haven't even thought of checking there .. I am planning on having a decent harvest this year so I will be in the market right soon .. I don't have a huge garden but I do have 25 tomato plants that will need to be canned up .... There is a canning lid I am...
  20. ritamcd

    Favorite beers

    Harpoon IPA is my one and only ... when a restaurant doesn't have it Sam Adams Boston lager will do .. if not that then a bass ale .. If I am out of state a Sierra Nevada will do ... When I was in the Portland Oregon Airport I really enjoyed the PDX Porter ..
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