Do It Yourself Cheesemakers Google Group

Raw Milk Providers - Updated November 2011

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:56:25 UT

I was asked to take one listing down, so I am re-posting this list
minus their listing and deleting the old list from the archives. If
anything else needs updating, please let me know.
As a side note, if anyone would like to coordinate obtaining milk
regularly once a month and could pick up milk from my porch in the SE

FREE Ricotta Demo for DIY Cheesemakers - this Sunday @ Foster & Dobbs

debb...@gmail.com (Debbie Driscoll) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:07:16 UT

Hello DIYers,
This Sunday (11/6) from 4-5pm, Foster & Dobbs will host a whole milk
ricotta-making demonstration for the DIY Cheesemakers group.
*Ricotta Demo by Debbie's Delicious Cheese*
Sunday, November 6th from 4-5pm
Foster & Dobbs, 2518 NE 15th Ave., Portland
FREE!
No advanced registration required

The Wedge is this Saturday

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 23:04:10 UT

Just a quick note to those on this list, the Portland cheese festival
know as "The Wedge" will be held at SE 9th and Belmont in front of the
Green Dragon brewpub. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More info at [link]

is this site active?

jimbouch...@msn.com (Jim) — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:26:46 UT

Just joined as I want to improve my cheesemaking attempts. All I see
are event dates from David Bleckman. Is anyone actually discussing
cheese?
I've a ton of questions but I'll start with:
I cut the curd too early on my first try making gouda. I got
impatient for a clean break. I continued anyway rather than toss it

Cheese making supplies on sale at Foster and Dobbs

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:10:13 UT

Luan at Foster and Dobbs asked me to pass this along to the list. If
you are low on your supplies, it might be a good time to stock up.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
To: David Bleckmann <da...@joyofcheesemaking.com>
Hi David,
If you are sending out a newsletter to the DIY crowd soon, could you

DIY Cheesemakers meeting April 27th and other updates

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:06:19 UT

Cheesemakers:
I am happy to announce that there will finally be another DIY
Cheesemakers meeting on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 at Foster and
Dobbs Authentic Foods. Debbie Driscoll of Debbie's Delicious Cheese
([link]) will be giving a talk on her trip to
Italy last Fall where she interned with two cheesemakers.

Portland Area Home Cheesemaking Events for January 2011

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:41:17 UT

January looks like another slow month. I searched my usual sites
looking for cheese classes, if there is one I missed, please let me
know.
Saturday Jan 8th and Jan 22nd - Queso Fresco (Gayle Starbuck)
Beavercreek, $38 plus $2 supply fee.
[link]
January 22-23rd, Oregon Cheese Guild Cheesemakers Conference

Portland Area Home Cheesemaking Events for December 2010

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:52:45 UT

Class offerings are light in December. January looks a lot busier.
Saturday Dec 11 - Mozzarella 201 Artisanal Mozzarella (Mary Rosenblum)
Kookoolan Farms, Yamhill, $50 includes $10 credit for store purchases.
See [link]
Please send corrections, updates, and notices for future events to the

Portland Area Home Cheesemaking Events for November 2010

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:54:55 UT

Sorry, this got out a little late this month. I promise next month it
will be early.
Saturday Nov 13 - Basic Soft Cheeses (Scott Catino)
Kookoolan Farms, Yamhill, $50 includes $10 credit for store purchases.
See [link]
Saturday Nov 13 - Cream Cheese and Feta (David Bleckmann)

Portland Area Home Cheesemaking Events for October 2010

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:13:13 UT

Seems that now fall has arrived, the cheese events are starting again.
Here is what I was able to find coming up in October. Let me know if I
missed anything.
Friday Oct 1, 7:15 pm - Cheese Science for the Enthusiast by Zoe Brickley
At Foster and Dobbs, NE Portland. $20 per person.
[editor's note: I took this class in Seattle last month at ACS and

Portland Area Home Cheesemaking Events for August 2010

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:23:57 UT

Life got away from my in July, so I missed a monthly update. I apologize.
If I missed any events, please let me know. - David
Saturday Aug 7 - Goat Cheeses (Scott Catino)
Kookoolan Farms, Yamhill, $50 includes $10 credit for store purchases.
See [link]

OMSI Science Pub Event Monday, June 7: The Cheese Stands alone

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:46:47 UT

This event slipped my mind when I was putting together events for
June, and I wanted to make sure the notice made it out to the list.
On Monday June 7th, Dr. Lisbeth Goddik from the Oregon State
University Food Science department will be presenting at the monthly
OMSI Science Pub lecture at the Bagdad Theater entitled "The Cheese

Portland Area Home Cheesemaking Events for June 2010

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:05:53 UT

June Events:
Saturday Sat June 5 - Mozzarella 201: Artisinal Mozzarella (Class Full)
Kookoolan Farms, Yamhill, $50 includes $10 credit for store purchases.
See [link]
Saturday June 5, 2010 - Northern European Cheeses at Oregon State
University in Corvallis. Full day presentation by Dr. Lisbeth Goddik and

Raw milk

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:01:33 UT

Shari asked me to post this as she was having technical difficulties:
I have 6 half gallon jars of fresh, delicious raw milk for sale. The
jars have not been opened. I bought the milk from and at Champoeg
Creamery last Saturday June 29th. The cost is $6 per half gallon.
Charlotte's milk is fantastic. I am going out of town on Wednesday

Update: May 12 DIY Cheesemakers event canceled

da...@joyofcheesemaking.com (David Bleckmann) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:09:18 UT

I am sorry to have to pass along the news that the May 12th event will
not be taking place. Sorry for the premature announcement in the May
events email. I will send out a new mail when we get the next one
scheduled.

Thanks, Dave

David Bleckmann
da...@joyofcheesemaking.com
[link]