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Curd Nerd Newsletter Edition #18
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G'day Curd Nerds. This week I have two video tutorials for you. An Egyptian cheese called Domiati and a French cheese spread made from leftover cheese called Fromage Forte.
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Fromage Forte
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Fromage Forte is a cheese spread made from leftover cheese, salt, pepper, dry white wine, and garlic. It literally translates from French as "Strong Cheese". I recommend that you use 3 different types of cheese when making this spread and the older the cheese, the better!
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It doesn't take very long to make and all you need is a food processor. It's now a family favourite here on toast for breakfast or supper.
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Domiati
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Domiati is typically made from buffalo milk, cow milk, or a mixture, it can also be made from other milk, such as sheep, goat or camel milk. It is the most common Egyptian cheese.
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Unlike feta and other white cheeses, salt is added directly to the milk, before rennet is added. It is named after the Mediterranean seaport city of Damietta.
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I would have to say that this is one of the sweetest, creamiest and saltiest fresh cheeses that I've ever made and tasted. It was delightful.
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Also, Domiati stores for over 6 months in brine in the kitchen fridge. No special cheese fridge is required.
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I hope you enjoy watching the video as much as I did make it for you.
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Next week - Fromage Blanc
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Fromage blanc translates from French as "White cheese". It is similar in consistency to yoghurt, but doesn't taste the same and the process is different. Delicious none the less. More on Fromage blanc next week...
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Special Offer of the Week
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This week's limited-time special offer is a discount on all cheese kits that we have in stock. Use the coupon code cheesekits in checkout or cart to get a 10% discount off the entire cheese kit range until midnight November 30th 2023!
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$131.00 inc GST
The Basic Hard Cheese Kit makes nine delicious, homemade cheeses:
Farmhouse Cheddar, Gouda, Monterey Jack, Feta, Cottage Cheese, Colby, Cotswold, Leicester, and Ricotta.
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It can be used to make many of Gavin's video recipes as well like; Caerphilly, Sage Derby, Leiden, Edam, Havarti, and Traditional Cheddar.
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$125.95 inc GST
This simple cheese press with spring is made to suit cheese baskets up to 180mm wide, and 175mm high. Easy to assemble with full instructions. As used by Gavin Webber in his cheese-making videos.
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$79.95 inc GST
Delicious fresh cheese made in your own kitchen! The Fresh Cheese Kit by Mad Millie provides you with everything you need to make an array of fresh artisan cheese at home. Just add fresh milk!
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Instructions to make Feta, Halloumi, Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, and Quark.
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$93.95 inc GST
This kit contains enough culture to make 25 batches of Feta, using 4 litres of milk each time, and will have enough rennet for up to 40 batches.
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$135.50 inc GST
This Italian Cheese Kit makes 24 batches of six favourite Italian kinds of cheese; Cultured Mozzarella, Provolone, Parmesan, Romano, Pepato, and Whey Ricotta.
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Thanks for reading and don't forget that if you have any questions or feedback about the newsletter, just reply to this email and I'll get back to you promptly.
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