Queso fresco (fresh cheese) is a light, mild Mexican cheese that isn’t technically a hard cheese, but is pressed, making the method similar. I’m highlighting queso fresco this month as part of my cheese challenge for New England Cheesemaking because, for the new cheesemaker, it’s an immediate gratification cheese. Queso fresco isn’t aged. It’s a chance to try out your cheese press–and eat the cheese right away. Because the taste of queso fresco is so mild, it can easily be incorporated into any number of dishes. Mexican food is generally quite spicy, and used in Mexican recipes, it will pick up the flavors of the dish. It can be sliced, crumbled, or shredded. You can use it in enchiladas, pizzas, salads, and just about anything else you can conjure. You can make the cheese plain, or incorporate peppers, onions, garlic, herbs, etc, right into the curds before pressing. It’s popularly sold in fresh Mexican markets, and in the U.S. you can find the gourmet brands selling for as much as $15/pound. Make your own! (Even if you have to buy the milk, that’s cheaper!)
Queso fresco with peppers.
Pretty, isn’t it? You need this cheese in your life!
From pot to press, this cheese takes up a mere 1 1/2 hours of your time. Make it early in the day, and you’ll have cheese by dinnertime. Or make it in the evening before you go to bed and press overnight. (Press time is 6 hours.)
The following recipe is from Ricki Carroll’s Home Cheese Making.
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How to make Queso Fresco:
2 gallons pasteurized whole milk*
1 packet direct-set mesophilic starter
1/4 teaspoon rennet diluted in 1/4 cup cool water
2 tablespoons cheese salt
*I use raw milk from my cow to make cheese. If you have trouble setting curds with pasteurized store-bought milk, add calcium chloride. Find out more about using calcium chloride here.
1. Heat the milk to 90-degrees F. Add the starter and mix thoroughly.
2. Add the diluted rennet and stir with an up-and-down motion for one minute.
3. Allow to set for 30-45 minutes, or until the curd gives a clean break.
4. Cut the curd into 1/4-inch cubes.
5. Over the next 20 minutes, gradually increase the temperature to 95-degrees, stirring gently every few minutes to keep the curds from matting.
6. Let the curds set, undisturbed, for five minutes.
You’ll see a noticeable rise of whey in the pot at this point.
7. Drain off the whey.
I’ve tried any number of methods for pouring whey off curds still in the pot. It’s a difficult procedure. You don’t want to lose your curds, and with the lid barely cracked (to hold in curds), the whey comes out very slowly. I tried a fry splatter guard recently and it was the best method I’ve come up with yet! I just hold the splatter guard over the pot while pouring–the guard holds the curds in and lets the whey out much more quickly than when using a barely-cracked lid.
8. Add the salt and maintain the curds at 95-degrees for 30 minutes longer.
If you plan to add anything to the cheese (such as onions, peppers, herbs, etc), prepare your additives now. When adding peppers, I add anywhere from 1/2 cup to a cup. How much you put in is up to you.
I don’t usually add the salt right away, by the way. I wait till later in Step 8 (almost till time to put the curds in the mold) to add the salt, and I usually add a little bit more, like 2 1/2 tablespoons. Salt measurements in cheese recipes can be pretty conservative. Experiment to find out how much you like. It’s your cheese! If I’m adding onions, peppers, etc, I mix it in right before putting the curds in the mold.
9. Line a mold with cheesecloth and fill with the curds.
10. Press at 35 pounds of pressure for six hours.
Remove the cheese from the mold and store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Yield: Two pounds.
My experience: I’ve been making a lot of queso fresco lately, maybe as an impatient response to all the aged cheese I’ve been putting away. I need cheese. NOW. Queso fresco does the job with style. I love how quick and easy it is to make, and how versatile it is. You can slice it or shred it, just like a hard cheese. You don’t have to worry about incorporating peppers, herbs, etc, and keeping it away from the rind for fear it will introduce bacteria during aging. You can do whatever you want with it because you’re going to eat it right away. I’m wanting to try incorporating some fruit bits into it the next time I make it. That would make a great dessert cheese!
Queso fresco, shredded.
Enchiladas with queso fresco.
Pizza with queso freso.
If you’re ready to try your cheese press, but you don’t want to wait to try your cheese, this cheese is for you!
Want some?
See how to make a homemade cheese press here. The spring-loaded press I use now can be found here. See how I made my cheese cave here.
See all my posts in Cheesemaking here.
I get my supplies here.
This is my cow.
To help you get started making cheese, New England Cheesemaking is providing a package including (value of each item in parentheses): a hard cheese mold ($15.95), mesophilic culture ($5.95), veal rennet ($6.50), cheesecloth ($5.95), cheese salt ($2.95), and calcium chloride ($4.95). The total value of the package is $42.25. Note: This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. (P.S. Or at least a U.S. shipping address. You can have a friend or relative send it on to you if they have a U.S. shipping address.)
For a chance to win: Leave a comment on this post and let me know you want it. ONE winner will be drawn by random comment number to receive the package. Eligible entry cut-off is midnight Eastern (U.S.) time tomorrow night (March 16). This post will be updated with the winner by 9 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time on Thursday (March 17). Return to this post to claim your prize!
UPDATE 03/17/11: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is #210, Shannon Floyd. Email me at CITRgiveaways(at)yahoo.com with your full name and address for shipping!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
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On March 15, 2011 at 1:57 am
whaledancer says:
Mmmm, queso fresco could push me over the brink into cheesemaking. Queso fresco you make yourself would be more fresco than what you buy in the store. Mostly, it sounds FUN.
On March 15, 2011 at 2:11 am
Dorothy says:
:hungry: This, I could do! And yes, I am one of those that loves cheeses but have been avoiding making it. Anything beyond yogurt always seemed too complicated.
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ronel says:
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On March 15, 2011 at 5:53 am
Kathie R says:
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On March 15, 2011 at 7:20 am
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I love following your cheeseMaking post and cant wait to make this
one, it sounds yummy
Thanks and Happy cheese making
Lynn
On March 15, 2011 at 7:24 am
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On March 15, 2011 at 7:31 am
Erica in VA says:
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I have some basic cheesemaking stuff but am stalled due to lack of goats in milk, and lack of funds for more cultures!
Thanks!
On March 15, 2011 at 7:33 am
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On March 15, 2011 at 7:54 am
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:dancingmonster:
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On March 15, 2011 at 7:57 am
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On March 15, 2011 at 8:12 am
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On March 15, 2011 at 8:21 am
DebrafromMD says:
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On March 15, 2011 at 8:23 am
Kristen says:
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On March 15, 2011 at 8:23 am
Deb says:
Cheese making sounds fun. because,
Lifes just better with cheese!
On March 15, 2011 at 8:26 am
Leah's Mom says:
This is the cheese that I always recommend that people start with as they move into making pressed cheeses. It’s a great “get your feet wet” cheese and allows you to learn how curds should feel, when you’ve raised temps too quickly, etc…in short, it helps you “work out all the bugs” and learn how things should look and feel before you age a cheese and find out so many weeks/months later that something wasn’t quite right! I made LOTS of these before I moved to the aged ones and it really paid off in the results I now get in my aged cheeses.
One little tip – if you wait to cut it for about 2 weeks, it DOES get a little better flavor and isn’t so “bland”. This short “aging” is just done by leaving it in the fridge in the container. Be sure to turn it over a couple times every day during that period of time and wipe out the condensation from the container so there aren’t drips or the cheese isn’t sitting in the condensation. (When I know I’m going to let mine wait a couple weeks like this, I also let mine dry before putting in the fridge – on a rack at room temp like you would with other cheeses, turning at least twice daily.)
Oh…and sign me up for the give-away!
On March 15, 2011 at 8:28 am
VaGirl2 says:
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On March 15, 2011 at 8:29 am
lavenderblue says:
Would love this kit, if only to see what Ricki uses for “real” cheese cloth. The stuff from the hardware store has holes too big for making yogurt cheese and I’ve already made two pillow cases moldy trying to substitute them. Yes, I washed them first. With bleach.
I’ve made queso blanco. It is wonderful sprinkled over fresh sliced tomatoes and herbs in the summer. Alas, it does not melt. I’d love to be able to make pizza cheese on demand. Guess I’m sayin’ “Pick me! Pick me!” :sheep:
On March 15, 2011 at 8:30 am
Pete says:
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On March 15, 2011 at 8:41 am
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On March 15, 2011 at 8:46 am
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On March 15, 2011 at 8:47 am
Debbie says:
made queso blanco yesterday..now I need to make queso franco…would love a starter kit!
On March 15, 2011 at 8:49 am
Lisabeth Olson says:
That is one I haven’t made, I would like to, so please enter me for a chance to win. THANK YOU
On March 15, 2011 at 8:50 am
Sarah K says:
I would like to be entered in the contest.
On March 15, 2011 at 8:51 am
Patricialynn says:
Your cheeses always look beautiful – please enter me in the drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 8:53 am
Anke says:
Please enter my name into the drawing, I’d love to start making our own cheese.
On March 15, 2011 at 8:54 am
Connie from Ohio says:
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On March 15, 2011 at 8:56 am
Lisa C says:
Please enter me in the drawing!
On March 15, 2011 at 9:00 am
Sandra daniels says:
I totally want to win this. I love this cheese. Enter me!
On March 15, 2011 at 9:06 am
Deanna says:
Please add me to the drawing!!
That cheese looks amazing!
On March 15, 2011 at 9:11 am
thistlewoodmanor says:
I definitely want to try this! Sign me up please!
On March 15, 2011 at 9:21 am
Amy H says:
That looks great with the peppers, this is a popular cheese in the market now too. Would love to try it!
On March 15, 2011 at 9:22 am
Cyndi says:
I would love to win. Thanks for that chance. This is the next cheese I’m going to try….I’m just waiting for milk to go on sale and then I’m going to buy like 4 gallons…I want to do two of these, that way I can test one and see if it freezes well….
On March 15, 2011 at 9:27 am
Carmi says:
Please add my name for the giveaway. I’ve been reading your blog for a couple of years now and it’s the first one I read every day.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:27 am
JoAnna Bowling says:
Please put me in the contest. I want to make cheese.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:32 am
cbarn says:
I would love to get the kit as I am reading Ricki Carroll’s booking How to Make Cheese now and getting a press built before I try to make the cheeses in the book .
On March 15, 2011 at 9:32 am
Jill Fischer says:
Please enter me in the contest. I am a beginner cheesemaker. Thanks.
I LOVE CHEESE!!!
On March 15, 2011 at 9:34 am
Kat J, Arizona says:
That’s some good lookin’ cheese. Please sign me up for the giveaway, so I too can make good lookin’ cheese. :hungry:
On March 15, 2011 at 9:35 am
Dale Powell says:
Enter me in the contest. I want to learn how to make cheese.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:37 am
Randy Dalton says:
I want in the contest! My wife makes cheese and this one looks great.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:38 am
Cheryl says:
The cheese looks so yummy!!!
Please enter me into the draw.
Thank You
On March 15, 2011 at 9:41 am
Deb says:
I’m going to have to try this one, we hate having to wait to eat cheese! LOL DH is going to be so happy to have a cheese come out of my press that he can eat right away.
I’d love to be entered to win the goodies…I’m getting low on rennet for sure, and don’t have money for more right now.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:42 am
Diana Maple says:
Please enter me in the contest.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:43 am
Veronica V. says:
Please sign me up, That looks yummy!
On March 15, 2011 at 9:44 am
Sharon Teufel says:
I want to win so please enter my name in the contest.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:45 am
Dave Caulley says:
Please enter my name in the contest. I love cheese!
On March 15, 2011 at 9:46 am
Ralph Gilbert says:
Ahh!!! Fresh cheese, the thing that makes it possible for our hard cheese to make it to a ripe old age. sign me up.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:46 am
Jane says:
I made cheese 30 years ago, maybe it is time to give it another try. :sun:
On March 15, 2011 at 9:51 am
Ramona says:
Now this is one that sounds like my speed to try! Would luv to win the cheese kit.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:51 am
kindigo27 says:
i know that there really is no chance of winning this, but all the same I’m leaving a comment. Oh, great random generator, please have mercy on me!
On March 15, 2011 at 9:59 am
BunnyRuth says:
Your queso fresco looks wonderful!! Please sign me up for the drawing, I can always use extra ingredients!!
Thanks,
Ruth in NH :pinkbunny:
On March 15, 2011 at 10:01 am
Heidi says:
My dairy goat is making milk now, I would love to try to make cheese with fresh milk! Please include me in the drawing 🙂 Thanks!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:01 am
Kathy R. says:
I’d love to try making cheese. I think I would get hurt though if I spent money on yet another new hobby, so winning this kit would save me a lot of hassle from my other half:)My cats would probably love this too. Thanks for the chance.
On March 15, 2011 at 10:03 am
Denise says:
I would love to win the starter kit. Please enter me in the drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 10:16 am
Lynn H. says:
I just read about this cheese last night in a Mexican Cooking magazine I just bought!! That recipe has you using just salt and vinegar. I’m sure I would I get better results using the culture and rennet…correct??? Please sign me up for the drawing!! Thank you!!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:23 am
Jillian M. says:
I would love to win this started kit!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:29 am
Hlhohnholz says:
Cheese (kit) please!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:29 am
Andrea the Kitchen Witch says:
I have always wanted to make my own cheese! The queso fresco looks fantastic! I would LOVE to win this cheese making kit!!! :clover:
On March 15, 2011 at 10:31 am
Cynthia says:
I want to win this kit. The cheese sounds wonderful.
On March 15, 2011 at 10:41 am
Louise says:
Please put me in the cheese kit drawing. My family loves cheese.
On March 15, 2011 at 10:43 am
Teri says:
would love to get started making cheese!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:44 am
Miss Becky says:
absolutely positively YES!!!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:45 am
Kathi N. says:
Yes, please include me in the drawing. And thank you for this recipe and the instructions!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:45 am
Nadeanne says:
I wanna make cheese, please!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:53 am
mother of a ROCKSTAR says:
Suzanne….please put me in for the cheese making kit. Thank you for the chance to win. Give Clover a cookie for me!!!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:55 am
Jeanne says:
Cheese! Please enter me!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:56 am
Andrew Burke says:
Looks GREAT! I love the peppers in it! Sign me up please!!
-Andrew
On March 15, 2011 at 10:57 am
Kristen E says:
Sign me up! A friend and I just decided to try cheesemaking together this summer when she’s off work (she’s a teacher). We’ll need all the help we can get!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:02 am
Tara T says:
I’d love to be in the drawing for the Cheesemaking supplies! Thanks for the Queso Fresco recipe. I have milk in the fridge and will be giving this one a try today!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:10 am
ellie says:
Seriously,
I am into instant gratification which is why cheese making has not previously appealed to me. Thanks for opening my mind a little bit to the possibility. All that cheese looks so yummy! Please enter me in the give away…cheese making sounds fun!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:11 am
Christopher K. says:
I finally pulled the trigger on a cheese press and this will definitely be the first cheese to be tried on it. Thanks for another great post. And please sign me up for the drawing!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:14 am
Cathy Hulse says:
I love making this cheese. It is so easy. I have not made any hard cheese yet. I love the pictures of the food. I am making some today. Maybe I can try the pizza. Looks fabulous. Thanks foir the inspiration. 😀
On March 15, 2011 at 11:15 am
mygirls01 says:
enter me please!!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:20 am
drucillajoy says:
I would LOVE to win this ~ please enter me in your drawing!
I have a question…when you might add something such as peppers or onions, would they be used raw & fresh or canned or pickled…or even dried? your’s look like they were probally fresh, but just thought maybe fresh would create spoilage faster.
I have FINALLY mastered making mozzarella cheese & am really looking forward to making other types…not enough hours in the day for all I want to do…thank you :yes:
On March 15, 2011 at 11:26 am
Karo says:
Cheese kit please!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:26 am
Jennifer M. says:
Been wanting to try cheese making for a long time and after seeing the cheese you just made I want to do it even more. Sign me up for the drawing please. :snoopy:
On March 15, 2011 at 11:29 am
marymac says:
I want this soooo bad! Pick me, pick me!!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:30 am
Cesar Diaz says:
We want to make cheese, but have had a hard time managing to get the supplies to get started. Thanks for the opportunity.
On March 15, 2011 at 11:30 am
annabel52 says:
I want to make cheese. I really do. Please enter me one more time.
On March 15, 2011 at 11:31 am
Beth Brown says:
I would love to win this – that looks so good!@
On March 15, 2011 at 11:31 am
Jennifer S says:
I would love to win this!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:33 am
EightPondFarm says:
Another fabulous looking cheese. Just yesterday I was wishing I had something more interesting around here than Jack cheese — I never knew this could be done in one day! Thanks. And please enter me in your contest, too.
On March 15, 2011 at 11:36 am
Em says:
Your cheese looks so delicious! Please enter me in the drawing! thank you
On March 15, 2011 at 11:40 am
Imperious Fig says:
That looks so yummy! I’ve never tried queso fresco…would love to win the give-away…so please sign me up too!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:40 am
J Leu says:
MMMM Queso Fresco…. makes me think of tostadas…
Please enter me for the cheesemaking giveaway….
On March 15, 2011 at 11:40 am
Steve Lykins says:
Would love to have a cheesemaking kit. You have a great site and I’ve forwarded it to many friends. I can’t wait to come check out your farm this summer.
On March 15, 2011 at 11:43 am
Susan says:
Oh my goodness! I would LOVE to make my own cheese! Please enter me into your drawing!
Blessings~
On March 15, 2011 at 11:44 am
Laura Pintor says:
Please put my name in the drawing. Still trying to win a beginning cheesemaking kit:) Thanks!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:45 am
Mandy says:
I want to be entered into the drawing! Would this recipe work the same with goats milk? I have a goat in milk I am going to start milking in a bit when the weather quits being so nasty.
On March 15, 2011 at 11:46 am
Charlene Long says:
Oh my goodness! I would love to win this. I can’t afford the supplies right now but they are definitely on my list. Your cheese looks good enough to eat!
Charlene in Kentucky
On March 15, 2011 at 11:46 am
Lucy says:
I love cheese!! Please enter me in the drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 11:48 am
Karen says:
I’ve made ricotta, but would love to try some different cheeses. Thanks for the opportunity to win this great giveaway!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:48 am
proudmary says:
Yes! I want it!!! :dancingmonster:
On March 15, 2011 at 11:49 am
Merry says:
Enter me in the drawing. Pick me, pick me! It’d be a great birthday present, and I’m dying to try this cheese. :sheepjump:
On March 15, 2011 at 11:50 am
Leah's Mom says:
To Lynn H. – I think the cheese recipe you have is for Queso Blanco rather than Queso Fresco.
Queso Blanco uses vinigar and lots of people mix them up since the names are similar. The cheese made w/vinigar has a totally different texture and taste so…yes, if you want Queso FRESCO use the recipe/techniques you see here! :happyflower:
On March 15, 2011 at 11:55 am
CrystalGB says:
Awesome prize. I really, really want it. Your cheese looks delicious.
On March 15, 2011 at 11:56 am
Sandy says:
Please enter me in the drawing. I have spent hours on your website and New England Cheesemaking’s site. I just can’t seem to choose which kit would be best to purchase. I want to try it all but I’m SCARED! I do enjoy the cheese posts though.
Sandy
On March 15, 2011 at 11:57 am
Beth C says:
Wow…I’ve been away too long! Am going to peruse the supplier website while I wait to see if I’m a winner (because I’m interested in the give-away!)
Thank you, Suzanne, for sharing so much of what you do. This is an amazing website.
On March 15, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Christina Bredenkamp says:
I’d love to have this cheese kit – puuleeeeze!
On March 15, 2011 at 12:03 pm
heidiannie says:
Thanks so much for this recipe, Suzanne!
I lOVE this cheese on enchiladas (with your homemade Tex-Mex gravy)!
ANd I’d love the cheesmaking kit. I don’t have a cow- but I can get some milk! 🙂
On March 15, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Sharon Dziekonski says:
Please enter me! I would love to try to make this cheese!
On March 15, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Stephany Brown says:
OK, I’m ready to try this. You have inspired me. Sign me up please! Thanks 🙂
On March 15, 2011 at 12:12 pm
judyh says:
I’d love to win the cheese making package. Add my name to the pot.
On March 15, 2011 at 12:13 pm
Diane Hall says:
I would love to do this with my older kids. Please enter me in the drawing.
THanks
On March 15, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Ronni says:
Oooh, yes, please sign me up for the goodies!
I love Queso Blanco, but have never made it with peppers.
My mouth is watering just thinking about this:-))
On March 15, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Sharri C says:
I always wondered what this cheese was, great explanation. Please enter me in the drawing. Thank you!
On March 15, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Pam Glidden says:
Suzanne, I haven’t even been tempted to try cheese-making until your post today. This cheese looks so easy and delicious though that I am seriously tempted now. I would love to win the kit so that I might try making this cheese! Thank you for offering the opportunity.
On March 15, 2011 at 12:25 pm
Mountain Sunshine says:
Just getting into cheese making, actually just recently placed my 1st order with the New England Cheesemaking Supply Co! Would love to win so I can try several new things…including the Queso Fresco you make in this post (nned the press!)
On March 15, 2011 at 12:26 pm
YelloJelloBelly says:
My mom and I are both ready to start some cheese making, please sign me up for the giveaway! Thank you :snoopy:
On March 15, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Monique says:
Love the cheese giveaway and your queso looks so good…you should give a wheel of that away as well!!!!
On March 15, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Margaret says:
I would like to win, I’ve been researching cheese ever since I’ve started following your posts. I’ve watched tons of YouTube videos, I think I’m ready!
On March 15, 2011 at 12:46 pm
JL says:
Would love to win this!
On March 15, 2011 at 12:51 pm
Crystal Huhn says:
Pick Me…thank your for the opportunity
On March 15, 2011 at 12:54 pm
Nathan B says:
I absolutely want in on this one! I’ve been wanting to get into cheesemaking and have already gotten pretty proficient with making yogurt.
On March 15, 2011 at 12:55 pm
mommafox says:
The Queso Fresco sounds like a very easy, versitile, cheese to start with. Put me in the running for the cheese-making kit.
On March 15, 2011 at 1:16 pm
emily says:
Me too….please!
On March 15, 2011 at 1:19 pm
Mafong says:
This one looks like something I would enjoy making as you can use it fairly quickly. Please enter me in the contest. Thanks
On March 15, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Pam Bartelle says:
:clover: Would love to learn how to make Queso Fresco, and better yet to win a cheesemaking kit, Wahoo!
Cheers
On March 15, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Peggy says:
This looks like a great cheese and one I am sure I would like to eat. Please put me in the drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 1:28 pm
Renae Gonzalez says:
:cowsleep: I have always wanted to do this….always! And one of our favorite cheeses too! We use it on everything!!! :cowsleep:
On March 15, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Amy R says:
I’ve been dreaming of making my own cheese ever since first seeing it on your site! Sign me up for the drawing, please :-).
P.S. That queso fresco with peppers looks divine!!!
On March 15, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Blyss says:
MMMMMMM… yes please…. I would love to try the cheese… and win the kit!
On March 15, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Jen says:
I would love to win this. Thanks for the chance.
On March 15, 2011 at 1:38 pm
evonne says:
oohhh i really could us the press.. sign me up please!!
i have baby goats due the end of april, which means fresh milk in may!!!!
On March 15, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Sarah Z says:
I’ve been wanting to try cheese making, this would provide me with no more excuses!
On March 15, 2011 at 1:45 pm
John Jezl says:
As soon as I started reading this, I started thinking about adding fruit. Glad to see we’re thinkin’ the same thing.
Question, though… would you use fresh or dried? I would think fresh would spoil too quickly.
I’m also wondering if flavoring the cheese itself would be doable, such as adding the juice from the fruit at the same time you add the salt.
On March 15, 2011 at 1:47 pm
mintamichelle says:
OOOh please sign me up !!!! Thanks!!!
On March 15, 2011 at 1:48 pm
Marilyn Weber says:
Gotta make this cheese – did you cook your peppers/onions before you put them in – sounds like a great way to make pepper/jack without all the fuss . . . sweet dessert cheese – OK now I really have to make it! Count me in – I’d love to win this prize – Marilyn
On March 15, 2011 at 1:53 pm
wvhomecanner says:
Cheese for IMpatient people! WOOHOO! 😆
Enter me!
dede
On March 15, 2011 at 1:54 pm
beverly says:
Please enter me in the drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 2:03 pm
Susan W says:
Wow! This is my kind of cheese. Please sign me up. I’m going to check this out and maybe make this cheese even if I don’t win the kit. Thanks.
On March 15, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Nancy Woodard says:
Oh please sign me up to enter for the cheese drawing :sheepjump:
On March 15, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Sarah says:
My sister-in-law and I are working our way through Ricki’s Gourmet Home Dairy Kit this year. Your posts have been both helpful and inspiring.
On March 15, 2011 at 2:24 pm
judydee says:
Love the idea of it being ready to eat almost right away. Please enter me in the drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 2:32 pm
Ashlee says:
That queso fresco look so yummy! Count me in the drawing!
On March 15, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Heidi says:
Cheese me, please~ Would love to win this! Been doing my research into getting our own cow when we move onto our small farm – can’t wait!
On March 15, 2011 at 2:58 pm
janet mcmillan says:
Would love to win.
On March 15, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Becky Wittenmyer says:
I want to enter the contest for free cheese making items.
On March 15, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Holly says:
This is definitely my kind of cheese as well! I would love to be in your drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Cindy Osborne says:
I would like a chance to win.
On March 15, 2011 at 3:16 pm
Ann Spriggs says:
Please enter my name in the contest.
On March 15, 2011 at 3:18 pm
Amber Barni says:
I love your blog–I love your life! Thank you so much for sharing and letting me live vicariously. However, I would love to be entered in your drawing for the cheese making supplies…this is one project I am DYING to try! Cheers!
On March 15, 2011 at 3:19 pm
Vicki Crabtree says:
I would love to win this contest. Thanks.
On March 15, 2011 at 3:20 pm
Lois Phillips says:
I would love to learn how to make this cheese. It looks easy enough for me.
On March 15, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Janice Jewett says:
I would love to win this. Thank you Janice
On March 15, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Teresa says:
I would really love to win this! – Teresa
On March 15, 2011 at 3:28 pm
B. Ruth says:
Suzanne,
Long time, no see picture of you….How tempting is that, I could reach out and cut me a slice of that cheese!Yummmm
I’m game, enter me in the drawing for the kit…
Thanks,
On March 15, 2011 at 3:35 pm
AutumpneReyn says:
Oh my! I would LOVE to make some cheese, please! 😉
On March 15, 2011 at 3:36 pm
mayr post says:
Que rico se ve!! It looks delicious!!
Thanks :purpleflower:
On March 15, 2011 at 3:45 pm
heather says:
Sign me up please! I just started making yogurt and yogurt cheese and am so excited to take the next step.
On March 15, 2011 at 3:45 pm
JerseyMom says:
Hooray! Instant gratification!! Sign me up, please 😀
On March 15, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Melissa M says:
I sure would like to have this!
On March 15, 2011 at 3:57 pm
Lisa says:
I would LOVE to have this! My husband’s Lithuanian grandmother is visiting us in April, and while she’s here, she’s going to teach me to make kugelis (sort of a potato pudding) and CHEESE!
On March 15, 2011 at 4:19 pm
Maria says:
I have never made cheese and would love to give it a try! Sounds like a great giveaway. I like the picture of you, also!
On March 15, 2011 at 4:26 pm
Diane Hamar says:
I’d like to win the cheese making kit!
On March 15, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Emily Witt says:
I would love the chance to win the cheese supplies!
ps. your post on making lemon curd recently helped me save a batch! so…Thanks!
Emily Witt
On March 15, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Kathleen says:
I’ve looked everywhere for this cheese, and was amazed at the price when I found it. Put me in for the drawing. thanks!
On March 15, 2011 at 4:46 pm
Carol H. says:
I would love to win this!!!
On March 15, 2011 at 4:47 pm
jan stephan says:
Is there a gene for cheesemaking? I remember my dad having big wheels of some sort of cheese aging in the basement and now i am beginning to make cheese in my own kitchen. It is so good and impresses friends and co-workers as well!
On March 15, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Kristine Johnson says:
I love the challenge you are undertaking! You are very inspiring and I hope to follow in your footsteps someday, myself! Please also enter me into your contest. Thanks and keep up the yummy work!
On March 15, 2011 at 4:50 pm
JP says:
Hey, nice job. That cheese looks great. I would love to be included in the drawing for the kit. Thanks!
On March 15, 2011 at 4:51 pm
Naomi says:
This looks so good! We cook a lot of Mexican food at home, and usually just use store-bought mozzarella (isn’t there a “pulling a brown paper bag over the head in shame” emoticon to insert here?) I’d love to try making this at home! Please enter me in the contest so I can make some proper Mexican food 😀 . Thanks!
On March 15, 2011 at 4:52 pm
Mary says:
I’d love to win this package! Queso fresco is definitely going to get on my cheese list 🙂
On March 15, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Jennifer Ross says:
I would love to have this cheese kit. The queso fresco looks delicious. I have always wanted to try using a cheese mold but don’t have one at the moment.
On March 15, 2011 at 4:53 pm
Cindy says:
I would love a chance to win. A couple weeks ago my wonderful husband surprised me with the Gourmet Dairy kit for soft cheese from New England Cheesemaking. I was so excited! So far I am having a bit of trouble and emailed them for help over 2 weeks ago with no response as of yet. A little disappointing.
Cindy
On March 15, 2011 at 4:54 pm
Shannon Hinnant says:
I just got my jersey cow named FANCY!!!!
But, I have not anything to make cheese with..
This cheese would be perfect for my first-time cheese making.
I have been wanting to get some ladies over to my house to make cheese and spread the word about how many good things we can make at home, so much better and healthier and even cheaper, than what is in the stores.
I hope you will give me the chance to do that. I will be sooooo mOOOOOved with joy!!
and Fancy will be proud of me, too:)
Shannon in Va.
On March 15, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Pam Smyth says:
woo hoo, queso fresco!!! one of my favorite cheeses! I would love to be in the drawing, and would IMMEDIATELY make several batches of queso fresco and invite all my friends over for mexican food!
On March 15, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Katie says:
Yum, that looks so good and I love the instant gratification aspect!
On March 15, 2011 at 5:01 pm
Shelby says:
I am ready to move on from 30 minute mozzarella. Sign me up!
On March 15, 2011 at 5:04 pm
RaShell S says:
I think I could do that! Thanks for signing me up for the drawing!
Have a blessed day!
On March 15, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Linda Wurm says:
I would love to win this for my soon-to-be-Mama daughter -in-law,Maggie! Think of all the yummy things her partner could make for her to eat!!
Thanks for the opportunity.
L
On March 15, 2011 at 5:08 pm
constance price says:
OK…so this may just be the perfect recipe for me as I am daunted by making feta but confident in my ricotta and mozzerella!!! I’d like to humbly request the “giveaway” kit and hopefully I will be able to update you on good results in my cheesemaking adventure.
Thanks and blessings,
connie price
On March 15, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Anna-leila Williams says:
Thanks for the recipe. I would like a chance to WIN!
On March 15, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Melissa says:
This looks like a fun one to make. Definitely sign me up! I think it’s about time I spread my wings and went beyond 30-minute mozzarella.
On March 15, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Rosemeri says:
Your cheese looks wonderful. Please include me in the give away. Thanks.
On March 15, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Mamamandy says:
I love making cheese, but its so hard to wait! This queso sounds excellent! I love peppers and spicy foods. Cant wait to make it. Thank you for sharing! Please include me in the drawing, that would be awsome! Thanks again, Mamamandy 🙂
On March 15, 2011 at 5:15 pm
Caroline says:
I’d love a cheese-making kit; like several others who have commented, it’s not in my budget right now. Got my DH converted to home-canned beans, and I think I could easily sell him on homemade cheese, too! Alas, can’t have our own critters but we have lots of grocery stores.
On March 15, 2011 at 5:16 pm
John Spears says:
Love queso fresco! Sign me up for the drawing. I can’t wait to see what you make next month.
On March 15, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Grey Lancaster says:
Question? This six hour pressing time. Is that in the fridge or on the kitchem counter? Sign me up for the drawing please
On March 15, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Beecie says:
Love to win one of these…and I’m trying this cheese ASAP!
On March 15, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Erica says:
so enjoying watching you make cheese!
On March 15, 2011 at 5:30 pm
Heather says:
I have 3 milk goats and would LOVE LOVE LOVE to have this. Enter me into the drawing!!! 😀
On March 15, 2011 at 5:32 pm
BethAnn says:
I would love to win this! thanks for all your inspirations! 🙂
On March 15, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Russ says:
I’d like some cheese (making supplies) please…https://chickensintheroad.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/sheep-jump.gif
On March 15, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Rhonda S. says:
:cowsleep: Sign me up please! I could finally move beyond 30 minute mozzarrella!!
On March 15, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Craig says:
I do, in fact, like cheese. I would love to try this delicacy.
On March 15, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Melissa says:
This cheese looks great. Please enter me in the drawing!
On March 15, 2011 at 5:43 pm
Martha in KS says:
Yes, please sign me up! BTW – I’m craving that pizza. Do you deliver?
As for fruit in the cheese, I bought some goat cheese with dried apricots & walnuts – HEAVENLY!
On March 15, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Carol K says:
Yes I want to try this, my kiddos love to try new stuff and loved making 30 min moz and ricotta.
On March 15, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Shannon Floyd says:
I want the giveaway package but I also wanted to share my queso fresco experience. I tried this cheese with goat’s milk and didn’t care for it but tried it again with pastuerized cow’s milk and loved it!
On March 15, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Danielle says:
I WANT it. 😀
Thanks again for another fun cheese making entry.
On March 15, 2011 at 6:01 pm
Thalia says:
:sheepjump: As a newbie cheesemaker, any new equipment and supplies would be a huge inspiration! Fresh cheese rocks.
On March 15, 2011 at 6:04 pm
Vicki Kler says:
Oooh, that looks “delish”. I would love to win the kit and give cheesemaking a try! Thanks!
On March 15, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Julie says:
Looks delish-thanks for all the tips. :hungry:
On March 15, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Bev Rieg says:
You are an inspiration to us all! I look forward each month to a new Mooseletter and to see which cheese you have mastered. It is such a pleasure to see the pictures of your beautiful cheeses. I also appreciate knowing the struggles you have gone through to succeed. This is what I would like to do after I retire NEXT YEAR!!
Thank you.
Bev :snoopy:
On March 15, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Daryl Miller says:
What fun! It sounds like a great recipe for instant gratification and that’s just what I needed to get back on track for spring!
Please enter me in the drawing, too.
And thanks!
On March 15, 2011 at 6:15 pm
BuckeyeGirl says:
Add my name to the list please, I’d love to win this!
On March 15, 2011 at 6:21 pm
Leana says:
I’ve made mozzarella, which is great too because it can be eaten right away, but I’d love to try queso fresco! Sign me up for the cheese press and goodies! 🙂
On March 15, 2011 at 6:23 pm
Tracy says:
I’ve made mozzarella with Rikki’s instructions and ingredients, would love to learn more- sign me up please!
On March 15, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Clark says:
Great cheese recipe and photos, hope to win drawing!
On March 15, 2011 at 6:32 pm
tracie says:
I need this kit…I live in the city
won’t let me have chickens…goats…or sheep
I have a garden and can, spin wool, weave cloth
even made my own dish towels…grew wheat once only to make the worst bread of my life…
can’t move to the country but would love to make my own cheese
so please pick me
On March 15, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Ellen Douglas says:
Sounds so easy! Can’t wait to try it. And do sign me up for the drawing!
On March 15, 2011 at 6:35 pm
Valius says:
I love queso fresco…enjoyed eating it long ago when I lived in Colombia. Yeah!, now I can make my own. Thanks for the recipe and the entry!!!
On March 15, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Hugh says:
I’m ready to make this. Thanks for the post.
Hugh
On March 15, 2011 at 6:59 pm
Jessica Arnold says:
Cheese Please! :shimmy:
On March 15, 2011 at 7:00 pm
Joan Galbi says:
Hi Suzanne,
I would like to sign up for the give-away from Ricki.
I’ve been signing up faithfully just about every month, hopefully with the month of March I’ll spring away from the others!!
You sure have me interested in trying the questo freso.
Joan
On March 15, 2011 at 7:02 pm
Ann says:
Thank you for the great tutorial. Pictures always help me understand new concepts. I would love to try cheesemaking. We have access to raw milk and I would love to make it into cheese. Please enter me into your drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Tina says:
what a cool “give away” ! I have only been brave enough to make mozzarella. This looks like fun to try.
Thanks
TinaH
On March 15, 2011 at 7:16 pm
cloudcruiser says:
Looks delicious and so easy that I plan to give it a try. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks.
On March 15, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Laura Mills says:
This cheese looks so easy and I want to try it, but only have the things needed to make mozzarella, so I would LOVE to win this give-away! Thank you
On March 15, 2011 at 7:22 pm
Valerie says:
I would love to have these supplies to make cheese. Please enter me in your drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 7:29 pm
Phoebe says:
OK, I never sign up for givaways but hey, queso fresco looks like a cheese I could do! I am so enamored by your blog, count me in! I live on 50 acres of my old family homestead, but we have a long way to go before we can have our milk cow. We have a lot of fence repair and building resuscitation ahead of us…
On March 15, 2011 at 7:32 pm
Sara Sytsma says:
This cheese looks really tasty and fun to make. I’d love to have the kit to make it!
On March 15, 2011 at 7:34 pm
Rhianna Miller says:
This looks fantastic!! I sooooooo want this kit! Pick me! Pick me!
On March 15, 2011 at 7:56 pm
Nate Dalton says:
I would like to be entered in the contest. Thank you.
On March 15, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Cindy says:
I’d love to be able to make fresh cheese. It looks yummy! Please count me in!
On March 15, 2011 at 8:01 pm
Brooke Dalton says:
Please enter me in the drawing for the cheesemaking supplies. Thank you so much.
On March 15, 2011 at 8:03 pm
Evan MacGibbon says:
You turned me into a cheese maker years ago and I look forward to each new cheese! Can’t wait to make the Queso Fresco! Thanks for sharing your love of cheese!!! Mack
On March 15, 2011 at 8:05 pm
Rachel says:
Thanks so much…I never thought cheesemaking would become my addiction!
On March 15, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Joanne Bergren says:
I just finished eating shrimp posole for dinner with some homemade queso blanco on top to cut the heat. Even though I was full, the photos of your enchiladas and pizza made me hungry again! I am eager to try this recipe! Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks and what a great web site and story!
Sincerely,
Joanne Bergren
On March 15, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Tami Miner says:
I would love to have this great prize. Please enter me in the drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 8:11 pm
Kathy Graham says:
This cheese looks and sounds so yummy, I am going to have to make some but need supplies:)
On March 15, 2011 at 8:14 pm
Marie says:
This is similar to a recipe I found for Chihuahua cheese which I was going to make for my c\Chi Toby’s birthday. Maybe I’ll try this instead. Sign me up please
On March 15, 2011 at 8:15 pm
CindyS says:
Great tutorial, as always! :snoopy: I’d love to win this giveaway!
On March 15, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Gem says:
Oh my goodness… I WANT IT!
On March 15, 2011 at 8:34 pm
abhaya says:
I would love a chance to win these great cheese making supplies. As always your step by step guidance with pictures is just plain inspiring!
Abhaya
On March 15, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Rosie Bartels says:
I want the cheesemaking kit!!!
On March 15, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Laurie says:
Please enter me in the drawing!! Thanks
On March 15, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Amy Barnett says:
I love your blog and queso fresco too. We used to buy it all the time at our local Mexican grocery, but I would love to win the kit and be able to make it myself.
On March 15, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Wanda H. says:
I can hardly wait to see what kind of cheese you are making each month. Please sign me up for the drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 8:50 pm
roger brown says:
i am currently living in south texas and go to mexico weekly to get fresh queso fresco. it is terrific but your’s looks even better with the peppers. when i go back north hopefully my daughter will make your recpie. please enter me for your giveaway.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Max says:
Sign me up! Read your blog whenever I can.
Am a transplant to WV from SoCal so MUST have Mexican food. Queso fresco is one of my go-to cheeses. Always from fresh goat milk!
On March 15, 2011 at 9:34 pm
Lisa Delmar says:
Thanks so much for all of your cheesemaking. Your blog is fun to read.
I would love to win the cheese making give away.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Jill says:
Thanks for re-planting the cheese-making bug in my ear. I’m ready to try this one after a year-long hiatus from my beginner cheeses. I would LOVE to win the package to make that happen sooner rather than later. Much appreciation.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Kia says:
That cheese looks amazing! Please sign me up for the drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:55 pm
CA Bighorse says:
Hi, I stumbled onto your site searching for a cheese press earlier this week, then today you have this give away from the New England Cheese Making FB site. What a coincidence and an opportunity to expand beyond 30 Minute Mozzarella. Thank you so much.
On March 15, 2011 at 9:58 pm
Julie Whitcomb says:
I want to win the cheese making stuff! I read your blog everyday and enjoy it very much.
On March 15, 2011 at 10:05 pm
ScottLagro says:
Nice recipe. I have been eating queso fresco (fresh cheese) for years. I have been getting it at my local Spanish store and it’s not expensive.
On March 15, 2011 at 10:10 pm
Darlene in North GA says:
Ooohhh, I’d LOVE to win!
I’ve made some soft cheeses before, but never any hard cheeses. A cheese mold would be GREAT!
YUM! Homemade Cheese.
On March 15, 2011 at 10:23 pm
BeverlyC says:
Hmmmm, funny how all your give-a-ways would come in handy for the retreat workshops I singed up for…..must be a sign!
Enter me please 🙂 I am determined!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:30 pm
Shar says:
Yum!
Thanks to NECM and Suzanne for another great give-away! Please count me in on it!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:37 pm
Sally says:
Love following you through RSS feed, especially the cheese challenge. I’d love to win he cheesemaking package!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:39 pm
Chris N says:
I just stick my hands original and pull all the curds out and stick the in a strainer. Then I pour the whey through another strainer to get the straggler curds. We add fresh garlic chives to our favorite queso fresco. Sign me up for the giveaway please!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Sally says:
Yummy yum! Please enter me in this drawing. Thanks
Looks great
On March 15, 2011 at 10:42 pm
farmershae says:
Would love to win! Must start making cheese!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Michelle says:
Please enter me! I can’t wait to get started making cheese! 🙂
On March 15, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Turtle Mom says:
I LOVE queso fresco and would LOVE to win this!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:54 pm
Carrie A. says:
Can’t wait to try it! Enter me please!
On March 15, 2011 at 10:57 pm
Sundownr / Bev says:
Yes, I would love to win a cheese-making kit!!
Thanks for the op.
On March 15, 2011 at 11:01 pm
Susan Glynn says:
Please enter me in the drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 11:08 pm
OldMama50 says:
I am just starting to think about making my own cheese — your Queso Fresco looks like something even I can do! Please sign me up for the drawing…I am excited to become part of the cheesemaking community!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:15 pm
Dana Spottswood says:
Thank you for sharing your cheesemaking adventures – I’m feeling inspired to branch out beyond mozzarella, which largely disappears in my house the same day it is made. Thank you also (in advance) for including me in your drawing!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:18 pm
Megan says:
Please Enter Me! I would LOVE to win! I always keep up on your cheesemaking, and now that I have made a press, I will begin the challenge myself – a new hard cheese/month. Can’t wait!
On March 15, 2011 at 11:23 pm
Karen Grimm says:
I want to add my name to the list of those looking for the New England package of delights! I do like this cheesemaking thing!
Karen
On March 15, 2011 at 11:36 pm
Donna says:
Ooooooh! Please add my name to the drawing, Suzanne – I’d love to give cheesemaking a whirl!
Donna :clover:
On March 15, 2011 at 11:43 pm
Joan says:
Yes, I’d like to be signed up for the drawing. That cheese looks wonderful, and seems to be something I could actually dol
On March 15, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Louise says:
:chicken: Your enchiladas and pizza look yummy! Please sign me up for the drawing.
On March 15, 2011 at 11:58 pm
Laughing Owl says:
Please enter me in the drawing.
On March 16, 2011 at 12:01 am
Michelle says:
Thanks for the opportunity! Please sign me up!
On March 16, 2011 at 12:13 am
Kim Sihnhold says:
Perfect timing on posting the recipe. I’m showing several friends how to make cheese next week at our monthly mother’s meeting, and this cheese will fit the time slot much better than the one I had planned!! Thank you
(sign me up for the giveaway 🙂
On March 16, 2011 at 1:36 am
Lisa Bell says:
i think that i am going to try this with Goat’s Milk..any changes for that?
On March 16, 2011 at 2:06 am
windspiritwhimsies says:
Mmmm…
All your cheese posts always have me drooling! The queso fresco is no exception! Would love to learn how to make cheese! Please enter me-thanks! :eating:
On March 16, 2011 at 4:06 am
Dalene says:
Your cheese looks great! Sign me up for the drawing. Thanks
On March 16, 2011 at 5:49 am
Enjay says:
Please? Thank you!
On March 16, 2011 at 5:57 am
Trudy says:
This is one of the cheeses on my list of those to try my hand at for the first time…excited to try it and hope I can get this kit to start my off…thanks for the chance!!
On March 16, 2011 at 6:36 am
Linda says:
I want it, sign me up. I should be making Queso fresco! Your photos are great.
On March 16, 2011 at 6:38 am
Roz says:
Yes, I want a chance to win this cheese making collection!!
On March 16, 2011 at 6:43 am
callista says:
i would love to try making cheese!!!
On March 16, 2011 at 7:43 am
sue legg says:
Great post – love the idea of a quick pressed cheese! Pictures are a big help. I would love to win the prize and start making this cheese!
On March 16, 2011 at 7:58 am
Elizabeth Johnson says:
What could be better than cheese? A cheese kit to make your own. Please sign me in for the drawing. Thanks.
On March 16, 2011 at 8:02 am
Nicole says:
So pretty..please enter me…thanks!
On March 16, 2011 at 8:36 am
Gale Grubbs says:
This has good detail and pictures that makes me want to try making Queso Fresco, too. Please enter me in your drawing. Thank you for your time and offer.
On March 16, 2011 at 8:46 am
Dawn says:
OHH I want one! Please enter me. Thanks!
On March 16, 2011 at 8:46 am
soo says:
Yum…yes, please….enter me in the draw. I’m making this cheese this weekend! It looks amazing!
On March 16, 2011 at 9:02 am
Kathi Allen says:
I am so tempted to make cheese but the fear (of lots of things) always gets in the way. This is actually a recipe that I think I can try, and I would love to win the New England Cheesemaking giveaway to get me going!
Kathi
On March 16, 2011 at 9:02 am
Barbara Carpenter says:
Wow! I’m new to cheesemaking and I’m having a great time learning and trying new things. Queso Fresco looks like fun. Sign me up for the give away, please!
On March 16, 2011 at 9:04 am
Amy Nicewonger says:
I have been ignoring my cheese press lately and making drained cheeses in molds. This cheese has inspired me to reunite with my press. Sign me up for the drawing!
🙂 Amy
On March 16, 2011 at 9:05 am
beneathhiswings says:
I want to make cheese, too Suzanne. Please enter me in the drawing! Thanks.
On March 16, 2011 at 9:07 am
Brigitte says:
I would lovet to make this cheese!!
On March 16, 2011 at 9:25 am
Barb Lieberman says:
I’d love to win this one! Please enter me in the drawing! :wave:
On March 16, 2011 at 9:25 am
LisaB says:
I would love to win this. Please enter me in the drawing.
On March 16, 2011 at 9:49 am
Liz Jasper says:
I can’t wait to try this one!!
Please enter me in your giveaway drawing….
Thanks.
On March 16, 2011 at 10:02 am
zita says:
I am getting started with cheese making and would love to win this starter package. Thanks Zita
On March 16, 2011 at 10:02 am
Sheila in Okla says:
Please enter me in the drawing! I wonder if my 11 year old could enter this into our county fair? I wonder if I could enter this into the county fair?!? (If I win the drawing that is 😀 )
On March 16, 2011 at 10:06 am
Marlene says:
I would love to receive the package. I have never made this type of cheese before.
On March 16, 2011 at 10:11 am
Kate says:
What a great website! Please enter me in the cheese drawing.
On March 16, 2011 at 10:13 am
theresa says:
i loved the cheesemaking pictures and directions..my mother made cheese and ricotta when i was a girl in pa. i’ve got to try it!!!!
On March 16, 2011 at 10:23 am
Donna says:
I Love Cheese…have never made my own. Might be fun.
On March 16, 2011 at 10:28 am
Savas says:
Sounds like a versatile cheese. I hope I win the cheese kit to make this cheese!
On March 16, 2011 at 10:31 am
Paul says:
I just started making cheese this year, but now I feel up to the challenge of making this yummy cheese. I so like spicy foods. This is a great web site! I will visit often. Please enter me in the cheese drawing, too.
On March 16, 2011 at 10:56 am
Sarah C says:
This sounds wonderful and easy. I love queso fresco!
On March 16, 2011 at 11:08 am
Chris says:
Ok, I have to admit I’m intigued by the idea of making my own cheese. I tried the crockpot yogurt successfully, so why not cheese? It looks delicious!!
On March 16, 2011 at 11:30 am
zita says:
I would love to give cheese making a try. Please sign me up? Zita
On March 16, 2011 at 11:38 am
Michelle says:
I have only made cheese twice, Mozzerella and one that needed to be aged. We were too anxious to try the one that needed to age, could only wait a few weeks.
The Queso Fresco looks yummy. I am Very Excited to try it.
Please Sign me up for the kit.
Thanks,
Michelle
On March 16, 2011 at 11:54 am
mary jones says:
I first experienced fresh cheese in the Republic of Georgia as a Peace Corps volunteer and before I left, I swore I would figure out a way to make the cheese (with fresh milk) somehow. After my experiences there, I went to Guatemala where I dined on fresh cheese everyday. In coming to the states I was saddened to see fresh cheese could not be found anywhere and I didn’t quite like the stuff they sell in the store as much as I use to.
I looked for recipes everywhere with no luck. I finally wrote to my friend in Georgia and got some vague directions on how to make fresh cheese there. Since then I have been making fresh cheese with mild success, but I wanted to know more. Now I know! Thanks for the recipe, I will do what I can without the press for as long as possible (I’m a graduate student after 5 years of volunteer work. All those things equal poor). But if I win this contest, I will be able to make the cheese I love much more easily!
PLEASE pick me!!!
On March 16, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Chad Stoltenberg says:
Having fun following this activity – thanks for the work and bothering to detail it! Please sign me up for the drawing!
On March 16, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Debbie R says:
Cheese please!!!
On March 16, 2011 at 12:17 pm
Chuck says:
Sign me up – for my wife (and me too)!
On March 16, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Shelly T says:
You have inspired me to try this cheese! It looks great with the peppers and onions, yummy!!! I would love a chance to win your give away! Trying my hand at a different cheese each month seems like a doable plan! Love your blog!!
On March 16, 2011 at 12:34 pm
Carla says:
Tried this recipe and loved it. Thanks for it. And please sign me up for the drawing!
On March 16, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Joyce says:
Please sign me up for the drawing – I’m an occasional cheesemaker and this recipe is inspiring me to make more!
On March 16, 2011 at 12:39 pm
kwaflup says:
Queso fresco looks amazing! Sign me up for a chance to win! It will be my first pressed-cheese experience!
On March 16, 2011 at 1:36 pm
Karen says:
This would be awesome!! I would love to win it. Btw, I love your site. Thank you
On March 16, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Karen says:
Sign me up; we would love to have this cheesemaking kit!! Thanks
On March 16, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Badgerdance says:
Just made some 30-minute mozzarella with supplies from NE Cheesemaking: It was wonderful! Would also like to be entered in your drawing- more supplies means more fresh cheese!
On March 16, 2011 at 1:44 pm
Kerri Hendrix says:
I would like to be eligible for the new england cheese company giveaway. Also am going to try your cheese it looks delicious!!!
On March 16, 2011 at 2:00 pm
Sarah says:
I’m definitely in. We all love your posts!
On March 16, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Robin says:
This is great! I can’t wait to try it. Sign me up.
On March 16, 2011 at 2:34 pm
kellyb says:
I want to make cheese, please sign me up to win
On March 16, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Deb Jasinski says:
I so want this kit! I have only made a few batches of herb/lemon cheese and am excited to try this recipe.
Deb
On March 16, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Cindy says:
Thanks New England Cheese Co and Suzanne for offering this.
On March 16, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Lisa in Tulsa says:
Would love to win! Question: Would this recipe work with goat milk or sheep milk as well?
On March 16, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Suzanne says:
I would love to win! I think it would be great to make my own cheese and if I had this part of the necessary items I could more easily coerce my hubby into making the cheese press 😉
On March 16, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Kyle Nealy says:
Oh I so want to try this!!! Please sign me up for the drawing!
On March 16, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Hamp Girl says:
I’m interested!
On March 16, 2011 at 4:09 pm
Julaine Cabot says:
I am just getting into the cheese-making life. I would certainly enjoy the cheese making kit. Count me in!
On March 16, 2011 at 4:18 pm
miletafarm says:
Sign me up, please!
On March 16, 2011 at 5:01 pm
Kathy says:
I bet this would be great with fruit as a dessert cheese: pineapple, dried apricots, blueberries, cranberries? Please sign me up for the drawing.
On March 16, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Brenda Seader says:
I’m just getting started making cheese–this would be so helpful!
On March 16, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Annie says:
I would love to try making cheese, sign me up!
On March 16, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Mindy W. says:
Yummy!!! So excited to find your blog!
On March 16, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Davie says:
I would love to try making this cheese sine me up
david
On March 16, 2011 at 7:47 pm
LisaAJB says:
Sign me up for the contest please and thank you!
On March 16, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Stephanie S. says:
Please sign me up for the drawing, it looks like such a fun cheese to make!
On March 16, 2011 at 9:04 pm
Katrina H says:
Please sign me up.
On March 16, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Leah H. says:
I’ve been wanting to make cheese for so long! Sign me up!
On March 16, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Teresa says:
absolutely delicious-looking! please consider me for your contest
On March 16, 2011 at 9:36 pm
Jennifer says:
Oooooohhh this looks yummy! I have been making Chevre and Fromage Blanc and I am ready to put my toes into the water of new cheeses, including hard cheese. Would loooove the kit! 😉 :ladybug:
On March 16, 2011 at 9:40 pm
Patty Lack says:
I would love this Kit!! I am teaching some friends to makencheese and thisnwould be a great help!
On March 16, 2011 at 10:47 pm
Patrick Tyree says:
We want to win the drawing! We have been following the moosletter for the past few months and have been inspired to try our hand at making cheese. We homeschool and feel like getting back to the basics is a valuable part of our education. While we are waiting for our jersey to calve we have been stealing some milk from our Jerbswang(Jersey, Brown swiss, Angus) She is a rich milker. Thanks for the inspiration. The Tyree family from TN, Patrick&Ingrid, Jessica, Jonah, Lydia, Nehemias, Nacho, Cameron, and Liah
On March 16, 2011 at 10:49 pm
wickedgoodshari says:
Please enter me in the drawing.
Thanks!
smiles,
Shari
On March 16, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Tisha says:
Add me to your want list!!!
On March 16, 2011 at 11:46 pm
Dani R. says:
I want one!! (Please)
On March 17, 2011 at 12:14 am
Kristina says:
My kids would love this! They could even make it themselves. Sign me up please. That does look so yummy. :happyfeet:
On March 17, 2011 at 12:56 am
mikey3799 says:
This is a very simple cheese to make. Sign me up for the give away.
On March 17, 2011 at 1:39 am
Elizabeth Tomkins says:
Definitely going to try this! So far I’ve made a lot of soft cheeses and a couple of cheddars – I have only one goat!
Good luck with the challenge – please add me to the draw.
Elizabeth
On March 17, 2011 at 4:32 am
Sheepie-girl says:
Please add me to the drawing!!!
On March 17, 2011 at 7:31 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
This giveaway is closed to entry. The winning comment number is #210, Shannon Floyd.
On March 17, 2011 at 8:20 am
abbygirl says:
Help!
I had problems with keeping the temperature at 90 during this cheesemaking and am worried I have killed the starter because I do not yet have a clean break after 45 minutes.
Any help would be appreciated!!
On December 4, 2011 at 1:24 pm
Suzanne McMinn says:
abbygirl, I would try a little longer, but if it doesn’t work after an hour or so, you may have killed your starter. Were you using good milk? How high did the temp get?
On December 4, 2011 at 2:57 pm