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Quick Mozzarella Video Tutorial

03/02/2015 By Gavin Webber 4 Comments

I have had so much feedback about my quick mozzarella video tutorial, that I decided to remaster it, and added a voiceover track.

The video was way too dark, and there was scant information about what to do if things go wrong.  So I fixed it all up, and changed the recipe slightly.

Over time, I found that because of inconsistent milk quality, the curd would often be sloppy and not set correctly.  To fix this issue, I had to increase the rennet dose to ensure a firm curd set.  Instead of adding a quarter of a teaspoon or quarter rennet tablet, I now add a half a teaspoon or half a tablet.

Since making this slight variation, I have had continuous success when making this cheese.

So, without further ado, here is the remastered Quick Mozzarella video tutorial.

Now if you wondering about the branding change, it is because I am trying to increase visibility of our online shop where we sell our cheese making kits here in Australia.

Mozzarella & Ricotta Kit

If you are interested, then pop on over to the cheese making section of our shop using the link below.

Little Green Workshops

www.littlegreenworkshops.com.au/shop/

 

Filed Under: Hardware, Video Tutorial Tagged With: Mozzarella, Video Tutorial

Expanded Range of Cheese Making Kits

09/11/2014 By Gavin Webber 2 Comments

Cheese making at home, and teaching cheese making courses are but a couple of my many talents.

You see my day job is in the IT Industry, and over the last two months, I have been hard at work during my spare time putting together an e-commerce website for my darling wife Kim.

She has always wanted a store of her own, so I thought to myself, here is an opportunity to make her dreams come true, and to use my IT skills as well.

So I did.  And the result is a brand new Little Green Workshops web site, with full e-commerce capabilities.

And guess what Curd Nerds?  The very first thing I did was to move the cheese making kits that I previously sold on here to the new site and then I expanded the range of items for sale.  Exciting stuff.

I have an expanded range of cheese making kits, a variety of equipment, and a small range of cultures, moulds, and other ingredients.  I’ve even produced a paperback version of Keep Calm and Make Cheese, converting it from eBook into a thermally bound book.

Kim took all the product pictures for the site.  Here are a few of the products that she photographed to whet your appetite!

Camembert Kit
Mini Measuring Spoons
Keep Calm and Make Cheese bound edition two
Feta Kit

These kits contain the same ingredients and equipment that you may have seen me using here on the Little Green Cheese, and in my YouTube video tutorials.  Yes folks, I believe that you shouldn’t recommend or sell something if you haven’t tried it yourself and know it intimately.

So there you have it.  If you are interested starting cheese making as a hobby, then what better place to get your gear than right here.  Click through to the store to check out my expanded range of cheese making kits, equipment, and ingredients.

Anyway, now that I have a bit more time on my hands, I will get the podcast up and running again.  I apologize for the extended break.  There will be more curd nerdy fun happening soon.

Who would have thought that when I started this blog, that I would have our very own shop?  I certainly didn’t.

Until next time curd nerds, Keep Calm and Make Cheese!

Filed Under: Hardware Tagged With: eBook, Equipment, Kits, Workshops

My New Cheese Cave

17/02/2014 By Gavin Webber 18 Comments

The cheese drought has broken, and I am back in business!  I have a new cheese cave.

I mentioned this in my last podcast or two, but finally I saved up enough money to replace my ailing cheese fridge with a brand new small bar fridge with external thermostat.

To recap, this is the old cheese fridge.

It was just a wine fridge that worked using a thermoelectric system, which performs best in homes that are not kept much warmer than 24°C (75°F).  Unfortunately, my home get well about that, that the temperature of this unit would drift at least 10°C above what I had it set at.  This was not satisfactory for cheese making, and some cheeses even started to weep oil.

So I had to place the two cheeses I made in early December into the normal kitchen fridge, until I saved up for a replacement.

Thankfully, that day was today.  Last week I purchased a small bar fridge for a couple of hundred dollars, and found a suitable external thermostat for A$21.

New cheese cave aka bar fridge

The fridge has three racks inside and room for about 30 wheels of cheese.  More than enough, I think.

external thermostat for cheese cave

The thermostat is very basic.  Plug it into a power socket, then plug in the fridge.  Set it to cool by holding in the centre button for 4 seconds, then set your desired temperature with the SET button.  Pretty simple, although I have noticed that it sits about 1°C below its setting.

This shot shows the probe, which is the grey cable with a white probe on the end to the left.  I placed my normal hygrometer next to it to check if it was reading true.  This the display was still cooling down at the time.  I have just dangled the sensor probe through the fridge seal and tied gently to the middle rack.  Nothing too technical like drilling holes through the side of the fridge.  I wanted to keep it simple.

This method does not seem to be affecting the temperature, as it is sitting at a comfortable 13°C now, and has been for the last hour with the fridge turned off.

new cheese cave

Once the temperature had stabilised, I placed the two cheeses, a Romano Pepato and a Cotswold, that I had stored in the kitchen fridge.

Speaking of temperature, the weather cooled down sufficiently (24°C) on Sunday for me to make two wheels of cheese.

It was glorious.  I felt so, so, so refreshed.  It had been over six weeks since I made cheese, and it was starting to get withdrawal symptoms. 😉 More about the cheese I made in the next post, but suffice it to say, it was great fun running my fingers through curds and whey once again!

Have any of you recently set up a new cheese cave?  What did you use to control the temperature?

Filed Under: Hardware Tagged With: Cheese Cave

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  • Number One Cheese Podcast
    October 14, 2023 by Gene 321 from Australia

    Inspirational, motivational, incredible knowledge of cheese history and production, a great teacher with a twist of Aussie humor and an all round nice guy who knows his cheese. I’ve been listening to Gavin for many years now and gained so much knowledge and inspiration from just listening to his podcasts. If you’re interested in cheese, Gavin is your man.

  • I am so hooked on cheese making now.
    July 25, 2023 by Bennyssimoo from New Zealand

    Thank you Gavin. I feel like I know you as if you were my neighbor and you really got me lost in cheese now

  • Love it. Keep it up!
    February 12, 2022 by Corknip from Denmark

    Excellent podcast. Started the home making adventure last month and have been catching up on all the past episodes and YouTube videos. it is a gold mine of shared knowledge. Thank you!

  • So funny!!!!
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    Little green cheese is so funny

  • Great podcasts
    June 14, 2020 by Chrissy Curd Nurd from Australia

    I’ve just started cheese making at home,Gavin ‘s podcasts are so informative. I also watch his you tube tutorials. Thanks for your great work!!

  • An excellent guide to artisan cheese!
    January 14, 2020 by N.K.13 from Australia

    I recently became aware of Gavin’s lovely YouTube channel and podcast and it’s been incredible. His competence and comprehensive explanations leave you craving more. Much like a good cheese! Cheers Gavin!

  • Perfect for Cheesemakers of all levels!
    December 3, 2018 by Viki Leeasa from Thailand

    I love that this podcast does not just have helpful tips and tricks on cheese making, but also stories and news from the cheese world, as well as nice little anecdotes from the host.A big fan from Thailand!

  • If you think you want to make cheese, listen to this!
    November 30, 2018 by paulsaw from United States

    Gavin Webber’s Little Green Cheese is By Far the best podcast I have ever heard! A truly informative and quality production!

  • Great program
    October 9, 2018 by p37dg9q14 from United States

    Very informative and enjoyable podcast. I started at episode 1 and currently listening to 25. I’ll be giving cheesemaking a go in the next week. Mike J from Oceanside CA

  • Great podcast
    September 13, 2018 by nicole_elias from Australia

    I have a long commute to and from work and have worked my way through the back catalogue of these podcasts. Enjoyed every one of them and hope for many more to come. Thanks Gavin! Keep up the great work. Cheers, Nicole

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