You already have most of the equipment in your kitchen
and we supply the rest. A simple cream yogurt cheese spread can be ready
for breakfast overnight. Mozzarella cheese is ready the same day its made
and even the aged cheeses like Cheddar, Gouda and Colby are ready to eat
in just a few weeks.
Tools for Cheesemakers
DIGITAL
THERMOMETER with TIMER $19.95
When speed and accuracy paramount, this fast reading, digital thermometer
is perfect for homebrewing, winemaking, cheese makers, cooking and smoking.
A large clear digital display gives readings between -50 to 200 degrees
C and -58 to 392 degrees F. Includes a 4¾" stainless steel probe
with protective tip cover, maximum minimum memory function, and data hold
function. Sampling time is only one second. Also includes the required
AAA battery.
NORPRO
INSTANT READ DIAL THERMOMETER $7.95
Norpro
measuring instruments are manufactured with superior materials and workmanship
ensuring consistent, optimal performance. Stainless steel, quick
response, instantly read the temperature for meat, fish and poultry.
Ideal for small scale cheese making. Includes sleeve with clip and
temperature guide.
MEASURING
SPOON SET $12.95
"How much is a pinch anyway?" This high grade stainless steel
measuring spoon set ranges from a tablespoon down to a single dash!
The unique long design makes for easy scooping even in narrow mouth spice
jars. You get it all; tablespoon, teaspoon, half teaspoon, quarter
teaspoon, eighth teaspoon, smidgen, pinch and dash. All are clearly
marked with both imperial and metric equivalents.
Progressive
Stainless Steel Stock Pots 20
QUART WITH LID (5 gallon) $53.55
30
QUART WITH LID (7.5 gallon) $97.25
THE
HEAT BELT $19.95
Designed to wrap around your cheese pot
and help hold the temperature at a constant 86 degrees while milk ripens.
It also helps to maintain higher temperatures by slowing heat loss during
the rennet rest.
7"
HARD CHEESE PRESS $24.95
This pressing system has the capacity to press
curd from 3 to 4 gallons of milk with constant pressure and without the
need for regular adjustments. The simple design of only two working
parts is easy to use and cleans up in a snap. Includes draining basket
and follower. Pressing weight range of <1 to 50 lbs. Weights
are not included. PRESSING
INSTRUCTIONS
BABY
GOUDA STYLE MOLD $29.95
Traditional Gouda shaped cheese molding press
makes 4 inch round by 1½ inch thick baby gouda wheels. Includes
cheese cloth. Recipe not included. RED
CHEESE WAX 1 LB. $6.95
Cheese wax is specially made for coating cheese
for aging. It helps prevent unwanted mold growth while retaining moisture
in the aging cheese. The wax is red, flexible and will not become brittle
like paraffin. One pound with instructions.
BOAR
BRISTLE WAXING BRUSH $1.95
This is an efficient tool for coating cheese.
This 1" brush is made with boar bristles, which will stand up to the high
temperatures of melted wax.
12"
CURD KNIFE $11.95
This professional quality curd knife has a full
twelve inch long stainless steel blade and a 4 inch nylon handle.
Dishwasher safe.
FINE
CHEESE CLOTH (Butter Muslin) 100% cotton
2 yards $5.95
Used for draining soft cheeses, butter and yogurt.
Easily cleaned and reused.
COARSE
CHEESE CLOTH 100% cotton 2 yards $5.95
Used for draining curds and lining cheese press
and shaping molds. Easily cleaned and reused.
FINE
DRAINING BAG 10" x 23" re-usable nylon
$4.95
COARSE
DRAINING BAG 10" x 23" re-usable nylon
$3.95
RIND
RIPENED CHEESE WRAP 100 flat sheets 9"
x 9" $12.95
Using this breathable cellophane wrap is the
tried and true method of wrapping your delicate mold ripened cheeses.
Just like the pros, you will accomplish that delicate bloom and the correct
moisture content during aging.
SOFT
CHEESE WRAP 100 flat sheets 9" x 9" $12.95
This breathable cellophane wrap has a highly
protective barrier to keep your soft cheeses from molding and at their
peak performance during storage. The next time you open one of your
cheeses your guests may think they are in France.
A.
CAMEMBERT
$19.95
open bottom 4¼" diameter by 4¼"
tall
B.
GOAT
CHEESE MOLD $4.95
closed bottom 2¼" diameter by 4" tall
C.
SAINT
MARCELLIN $11.95
open top 3½" closed bottom 3.2" by 3.3"
tall
RICOTTA
CHEESE BASKET 10 baskets for $6.95
This basket replicates the identical impressions
on your cheese as the traditional straw baskets. Although they are
inexpensive enough to be disposable, with proper care they can be used
over and over again. Size is 6" diameter by 3½" high.
9½"
SQUARE BAMBOO DRYING MAT $2.45
Reed mats are excellent for air drying your cheeses,
particularly the soft mold ripened cheeses. Used for camembert and
coulommiers cheeses in the turning and draining process.
REFRIGERATOR
THERMOSTAT 30 to 80 degrees F $69.95
Easy to install to household refrigerators or
freezers. Plugs into the wall outlet and the refrigerator plugs into the
unit. Control probe sits inside the refrigerator. Adjustable range of 30
to 80 degrees F. No need to put holes in your appliances, UL Approved,
commercial grade.