In the past year, I’ve made huge strides in my cheesemaking thanks to my cheese challenge with New England Cheesemaking. It all began with a profile about me on the blog at New England Cheesemaking. (Check that article out if you haven’t read it!) Before my cow could say moo, I was opening my “cheese lab” to make a different cheese every month, writing about it here on my blog and on the New England Cheesemaking blog. What an experience! I want to thank Ricki, the Cheese Queen, for letting me do it, and Jim Wallace, the NEC cheese expert, for answering so many dumb questions from me, and especially Jeri Case, the “NEC Newsletter Queen” for putting up with me (and also for the day she bought all those gallons of store-bought milk to help me test one of my crazy cheese ideas).
I’m not finished making cheese, but in the coming months, I’ve got a number of other projects pressing on me, so I won’t be writing about cheese as much. But! I have one more fantastic and generous giveaway for you from the people at New England Cheesemaking. If you missed any of my “Year of Cheese” posts, please check them out!
Monterey Jack: Get to know Jack!
Making Munster: STINKY CHEESE!!!! And a very different and interesting cheesemaking process.
Gouda: A “washed curd” cheese that has become one of my favorites.
Making Romano: The cheese of emperors. You have to wait a long time for this one, but it’s worth it.
Fresh Cheese, Please: Queso fresco! A “hard” cheese that isn’t aged. It’s a chance to try out your cheese press–and eat the cheese right away.
Stirred-Curd Cheddar: A short-cut cheddar that makes a perfect alternative for the new cheesemaker wanting to try their hand at cheddar with a little less fuss.
Make It Quick with Caerphilly: A cute little cheese that is aged in less than 3 weeks.
A Cheese of My Own: What am I doing? I have no idea. I’m in the mozzarella lab!
30-Minute Burrata: A tasty continuation of my “mozzarella lab” experimentation.
Coeur a la Creme: A celebration of the Cheese Queen’s wedding with a delicious treat.
The Biggest Cheese Challenge of All: My experience teaching other people how to make cheese!
The Joy of Lactic Cheese: Lactic cheese is one of the easiest, and most versatile, of the soft cheeses. It delivers an incredible yield on just one gallon of milk. (Check out the lactic cheese recipes in that post.)
Please join me in thanking the fabulous people at New England Cheesemaking for making this year of cheese possible!
Special thanks to Beulah Petunia for her participation in this year-long project.
And thanks to Glory Bee for her milk sacrifices!
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 the Complete Home Cheesemaking Set (G1), starting with Ricki’s Home Cheese Making book (B1) plus the Basic Cheese Making Kit (K1) and the 30 Minute Mozzarella Kit (K2), which include: Basket Mold (M222), Vegetable Rennet Tablets (R4), Mesophilic DS Starter (C101), Thermophilic DS Starter (C201), Mini Budget Thermometer (E6), 1/2 ounce Calcium Chloride (C14), 1 yard Re-usable Cheesecloth (U1), Dairy Thermometer (E3), Butter Muslin (U2), Citric Acid (C13), Vegetable Rennet Tablets (R4), Cheese Salt (S1), and Two Recipe Booklets. Total value: $64.95. 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 (November 16). This post will be updated with the winner by 9 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time on Thursday (November 17). Return to this post to claim your prize!
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UPDATE 11/17/11: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is comment #105, memoe33. Email me at [email protected] with your full name and address for shipping!
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
rustinsmommy says:
I would love to win this! Please enter my name into the contest. :woof:
On November 15, 2011 at 1:24 am
James says:
If I won, I think I would need to get a cow! Mabey a goat or two.
On November 15, 2011 at 2:36 am
cincyjojo says:
I would love to win this!
On November 15, 2011 at 4:07 am
tenderfootfarmgirl says:
I just tried the ricotta – my first attempt at cheesemaking thanks to you, Suzanne! It is delicious!!
On November 15, 2011 at 6:02 am
kellytorrey says:
Please, count me in. my last cheese atempt was a complete disaster and i’m on a mission to manage it this time!! 🙂
On November 15, 2011 at 6:04 am
beneathhiswings says:
Please enter me!
On November 15, 2011 at 6:06 am
marymac says:
Please sign me up for the cheese drawing.
On November 15, 2011 at 6:16 am
slpuckett52 says:
I’m in..please add me for the drawing.. :sheepjump:
On November 15, 2011 at 6:28 am
hampgirl says:
Please enter me in the giveaway!
On November 15, 2011 at 6:43 am
Busy Solitude Farm says:
I’m in!
On November 15, 2011 at 6:47 am
Annabelle says:
I will be getting goats in the spring and can’t wait to make cheese!
On November 15, 2011 at 6:48 am
slarti24 says:
I just started following your blog and I love it! I’d love to be entered in the drawing for the cheese kit. Thanks so much!
On November 15, 2011 at 6:48 am
judydee says:
Still hoping!! I’ve enjoyed all the cheese posts. Thanks NEC and BP!
On November 15, 2011 at 6:54 am
floreksa says:
Would love to win!!
On November 15, 2011 at 7:17 am
BunnyRuth says:
Have loved all of your cheese making posts, thanks for sharing with us all. I would love to be included in the drawing!
On November 15, 2011 at 7:26 am
twotravel says:
I’m in on this one too, 😀 :snoopy:
On November 15, 2011 at 7:28 am
DebbieInMemphis says:
I’d love to win!!
On November 15, 2011 at 7:35 am
miki says:
I would love to win this!!!! I have enjoyed your trials and experiments in cheesemaking and would like to have some of my own!!
On November 15, 2011 at 7:52 am
Virginia Farmgirl says:
This sounds amazing! I do want to make cheese and this would be a big jump start! I would love to win!!!
On November 15, 2011 at 7:53 am
Auntie Linda says:
Please enter me. I would love this stuff!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:00 am
sam says:
I would really like to try my hand at cheese making.
sam
On November 15, 2011 at 8:01 am
Grammie Cheryl says:
I would LOVE to win this, sign me up PLEASE!!!! 🙂
On November 15, 2011 at 8:09 am
tsmith says:
I would love to be entered in this giveaway!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:11 am
Ms Do"mess"ticated says:
I would love to win this kit. I’ve tried cheese a few times and am still working to master any of it. But I”m determined. Thanks for the change.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:11 am
hilljackgirl says:
I would love to win this. I have been wanting to learn how to make cheese.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:13 am
mygirls01 says:
enter me please!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:15 am
DebrafromMD says:
Oh, I definitely want in on this drawing.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:16 am
CasieD says:
I want one!!!
This cheesehead from Wisconsin would love to learn how to make my very own cheeses!!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:17 am
Miss Nellie says:
Include me please.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:17 am
Murphala says:
Oh boy! Cheese! Please count me in!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:19 am
langela says:
Please enter me in this awesome giveaway.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:19 am
luvthecountry says:
Please enter me!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:20 am
laurie hamar says:
Sign me up, would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:23 am
kindigo27 says:
Enter me, please!!!!! Thanks.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:23 am
shabbychik says:
Please, oh please, enter me in this contest! I have milking our cow for two years and really could use this kit for my first cheese making adventure. I have been wanting to try it for a while but haven’t had the funds to do it. Love your blog, Thank You, Melissa
On November 15, 2011 at 8:23 am
cotswolds93 says:
I would love to learn to make cheese!!!! Please enter me in the giveaway!!!! :sheep:
On November 15, 2011 at 8:25 am
doxie says:
I’ve really enjoyed your cheese posts, they are my FAVORITE!! Thanks so much for sharing them. (They are how I found you too.) Can’t wait to see what you are up to next even if you can’t share as much about making cheese. 🙂
This giveaway sounds wonderful, enter me please. 🙂
On November 15, 2011 at 8:25 am
J Satterfield says:
Oh, this would be wonderful. Sign me up!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:27 am
stacylee says:
I would LOVE to make some cheese, I’ll send you some if I win!!!!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:28 am
Snapper119 says:
I’d love to win this, thanks for the offer! 🙂
On November 15, 2011 at 8:28 am
AutumnK says:
I would love to win this.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:30 am
suziQ says:
Count me in! Thanks! :eating:
On November 15, 2011 at 8:33 am
Leah's Mom says:
I first heard of CITR through the on-line newsletter for NEC! Been enjoying the forum and blog ever since. Please sign me up!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:34 am
Tow Lady says:
Enter me, please!!! As an official “cheeese-a-holic”, it would get a lot of use around here!!!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:40 am
momtoadiva says:
Please enter me in the drawing. I would LOVE to have this!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:41 am
kelliemusic says:
I really would love to have this so my husband and I can make cheese, please:)
On November 15, 2011 at 8:41 am
ashmmorgan2 says:
What a generous giveaway! Count me in!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:42 am
dgkritch says:
Oh, boy, I want this one bad! 🙂
Please enter me!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:44 am
breezy2 says:
This would help me so much in my pursuit of becoming an artisan cheese maker! :happyfeet:
On November 15, 2011 at 8:45 am
absinthe says:
Oh, count me in, please! I’d love to win this kit and try cheese making.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:45 am
DoTson99 says:
I would love to win this, please enter me. I love all kinds of cheese.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:47 am
mamajoseph says:
Ready to win! Pick me!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:47 am
Naomi says:
I would love a chance to try cheese-making! Count me in! (and Thanks for the chance!)
On November 15, 2011 at 8:48 am
Imperious Fig says:
I would love to win a cheesemaking kit! I can’t believe that it has been a year already. Your cheeses look amazing.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:50 am
Pirate96 says:
Please enter me in the drawing! Not sure what I would do with all those neat supplies.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:53 am
SusanH2011 says:
Oh, please enter me too! I would love to win this-just in time for Christmas!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:55 am
nosnowtn says:
Sign me up for the drawing please. Looks like fun!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:57 am
Faith says:
Oh how I would love to win this. Count me in!!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:58 am
strljmnz says:
I have always entertained the idea of making my own cheese!! What a great start this would give me in this new journey! Thank you so much!!! :chicken: :sheepjump: :sheep: :cowsleep:
On November 15, 2011 at 9:02 am
GA_in_GA says:
I’ve always wanted to make my own cheese, and this might just jump start that desire. Yes, I’d like to be considered for this terrific prize!
:snoopy:
On November 15, 2011 at 9:06 am
sekinkead says:
I want to make cheese, please enter me to win the kit!
On November 15, 2011 at 9:14 am
Theresa says:
Would love to win this!
On November 15, 2011 at 9:15 am
Abiga says:
I would love to have that book and kit to finally learn how to do it right. Here’s hoping! :snoopy:
On November 15, 2011 at 9:19 am
Rosemeri says:
I really want in this drawing. I would love to have this kit. Thanks :wave: :wave:
On November 15, 2011 at 9:32 am
cruelshoes says:
Ooh! Pick me! 🙂 I would love to have a chance to win.
On November 15, 2011 at 9:33 am
Turtle Mom says:
Mmmmm…CHEESE!!!
On November 15, 2011 at 9:33 am
lauren says:
Count me in 🙂
On November 15, 2011 at 9:34 am
Almost Heaven, WV says:
Please, oh please I want this. 🙂 Enter my please.
On November 15, 2011 at 9:34 am
quiltinglines says:
I’d love to learn to make cheese as I’m a cheese lover.I love reading your blog!
On November 15, 2011 at 9:37 am
Cat M says:
I would love to win this! The cheese posts are some of my favorites. I haven’t been brave enough to try any myself yet, but you make it seem so doable!! Thanks for sharing the things you try.
On November 15, 2011 at 9:40 am
JerseyMom says:
I came to CITR via a NEC newsletter. Enter me please.
On November 15, 2011 at 9:41 am
jim says:
Cheese Please
On November 15, 2011 at 9:42 am
lizajane says:
Please enter my name in the drawing! I have cows, but they are beef cattle, don’t have a dairy cow – yet!
On November 15, 2011 at 9:44 am
Cowgirl Jules says:
I would love to try my hand at this!
On November 15, 2011 at 9:45 am
Andrea.tat says:
I love cheese! Please enter me.
On November 15, 2011 at 9:48 am
savannafarm says:
Please, please, please. Enter me for CHEESE! :fairy:
On November 15, 2011 at 9:50 am
moselle says:
I have really enjoyed reading your ‘cheese journey blog’ this year.
You have inspired me to start making my own cheese. So far I have only made mozzerella. Your blog is a great resourse to expand on more cheese making for me.
thanks,
please sign me up!
mo
On November 15, 2011 at 9:50 am
Hugh says:
Please cheese me!
On November 15, 2011 at 9:51 am
Beecie says:
last chance?!? say it isn’t so!! hope i win this one.
On November 15, 2011 at 9:52 am
Privileged says:
Please enter me! :duck:
On November 15, 2011 at 9:53 am
Em says:
Please enter me…I would love to make cheese! Thank you
On November 15, 2011 at 10:01 am
DebbieM says:
I would so love to win the “Cheese Experience”! Have enjoyed all of the cheesy posts-thanks for the chance!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:01 am
knittypat says:
:chicken: I have been trying my hand at making cheese and this would be a great deal to have. Thanks, love your cheese making recipes.
On November 15, 2011 at 10:01 am
quietstorm says:
I would love to expand my cheesemaking beyond “McMinnarella”! Although it is still a favorite and very easy to do! :snoopy:
On November 15, 2011 at 10:04 am
jenarzo says:
What a wonderful opportunity to win a much desired cheese set! Thank you for all you do and a wonderful blog….Jen.
On November 15, 2011 at 10:04 am
heidiannie says:
Yes, I’d like to win a cheesemaking kit. I NEED one to jump start the process for me. Thanks!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:05 am
Tammy F says:
I need a cheesemaking kit SO BAD, you have no idea!!! Pls enter me, thanks!!!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:06 am
Shelly says:
Yes please add me too!!!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:06 am
Clannorris says:
I would love to make cheese :happyflower:
On November 15, 2011 at 10:06 am
holstein woman says:
I would like this, Please, please may I have it???? Thank you for all of the opportunities you give us to try new things.
On November 15, 2011 at 10:07 am
jeancastle says:
Your posts motivated me to do what I have not done in years- make cheese. I no longer have goats but found a supply of useable milk and have really enjoyed making chevre. You Cour d creme looked so good I had to try it and it turned out terrific. I would love to win you cheesemaking kit. Thanks
On November 15, 2011 at 10:10 am
falnfenix says:
i would LOVE to start making my own cheese. please count me in!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:11 am
tstray1 says:
The free kit would be a blessing indeed … please add me to the growing list of hopefuls. Thank you.
Am new to the world of blogging. Certainly does take some getting used to. As a newbie to homemade cheese I have found the information in these articles/blogs very helpful. Wish I lived on a farm and had my own cow … would make it so much easier to get fresh raw milk 🙂
I was very sad to hear that the year of cheese has come to an end. I hope it returns … maybe on special occasions … at least for a visit.
On November 15, 2011 at 10:14 am
elizabethholcombe says:
Mmh! My mouth is already watering for fresh homemade cheese! Sign me up! :moo:
On November 15, 2011 at 10:14 am
siegreich says:
You’ve done a wonderful job, Suzanne! And thank you for offering the BBB specials, etc throughout. Add me to the long list of folks desiring to win this mega prize!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:18 am
nicoledcwallace says:
Pick me, pick me!!! I REALLY want this!!!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:21 am
remro says:
I want it–thanks! I’ve enjoyed your posts.
On November 15, 2011 at 10:25 am
chillywilly says:
I’d love to win this cheesemaking giveaway ! Please enter me too…thanks !
On November 15, 2011 at 10:29 am
RLawMcCumber says:
:heart: Would love to get the kit!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:31 am
EightPondFarm says:
Good heavens, Suzanne. I cannot believe how many cheese posts there have been. And this is only those after the NE Cheesemaking?? Amazing. Please enter me, and maybe I can get as good as you at making this stuff!!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:34 am
roosterrun says:
Register me please. I want to make cheese.
On November 15, 2011 at 10:35 am
joykenn says:
Me, me, me,-choose me!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:36 am
cindyinohio says:
Congrats on your year of cheese. I hope it is my turn to get started!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:36 am
chelst says:
Love your cheese posts. Sign me up! I would love to learn how to make cheese!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:36 am
memoe33 says:
OMG I was just googling how to make cheese~ great minds think alike~ o how i would love this starter set~ >>fingers crossed<<
On November 15, 2011 at 10:37 am
Lorimomof6 says:
This would be so amazing. And totally help me in my goal to learn to make cheese in 2012!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:38 am
ashleyk says:
I would LOOOOOOOOVE to win! 🙂
On November 15, 2011 at 10:38 am
wickedgoodshari says:
Please add me to the contest.
On November 15, 2011 at 10:39 am
Michelle Ann Anderson says:
We’d love to learn more about making cheese at home…this kit sounds like just the thing to make that happen! Thanks for the opportunity. Now to go back and read all your year of cheese posts for inspiration! Thanks!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:49 am
gerryvoland says:
I would love to win this! My family eats so much cheese and I would love making our own.
On November 15, 2011 at 10:49 am
rebinva says:
Count me in!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:51 am
aidenwsmom says:
I’ve always wanted to make cheese!!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:54 am
Hlhohnholz says:
Wowza! Thats a lotta cheese! I’d love to win this. 🙂
On November 15, 2011 at 10:54 am
HomesteadJen says:
I would LOVE to win. I have so enjoyed reading about your cheese adventures.
On November 15, 2011 at 10:58 am
Kathi says:
Yes, please include me in the drawing.
And thank you for the awesome year of cheese!
Kathi N.
https://granddadscorner.blogspot.com
On November 15, 2011 at 11:00 am
sal says:
What a wonderful prize! Yes, enter me in the contest. Thanks for all you do. (*~*)
On November 15, 2011 at 11:02 am
Heidi533 says:
I would LOVE to win this prize.
I have enjoyed your cheese making posts so much over the last year. Thank you so much for taking on this challenge.
Heidi
On November 15, 2011 at 11:03 am
Terri Sue says:
i just made my first batch of mozzarrela this last weekend. that is the only kind of cheese i can make with the supplies i have. would love to win this wonderful give-a-way.
On November 15, 2011 at 11:03 am
BeckyW says:
Count me in for the drawing.
Thanks
On November 15, 2011 at 11:06 am
Jane L says:
Yes please!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:06 am
michellerobin1979 says:
I just made my homemade cheese press. I would love to be able to start making cheese using this kit! Sign me up baby!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:07 am
Lindsay says:
Count me in as well, please! This sounds awesome! :fairy:
On November 15, 2011 at 11:07 am
wvfarm says:
Please enter me, I would love to win this prize and use up my goat milk!!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:08 am
ahmoyer says:
When I am retired I will make cheese much more often, but for right now this would be perfect for me and I’d love to win. Thanks!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:13 am
wormlady says:
I will be getting a goat who is in milk in less than 2 weeks, so I could so use this!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:22 am
UlrikeDG says:
Wow! I’d love to win, too.
On November 15, 2011 at 11:31 am
okstormy says:
I would love to win this!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:31 am
joeyfulnoise says:
I’ve tried a few of your recipes – after several failures with getting homemade Velveeta to set up, I’ve concluded that I am not draining it enough – will try again later this week (I have 2 batches of delicious liquidy velveeta in the fridge now). Please enter me in the drawing.
On November 15, 2011 at 11:36 am
Melissa H. says:
I would love to win this kit!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:40 am
Shirley W says:
I too would love to win this. I have made mozzarella and have made it out primitive camping with our group that re-enacts the fur trade era. Everyone loved the fresh cheese.
On November 15, 2011 at 11:43 am
gdsmit1 says:
I’d love to win this. I’ve been looking into making cheese for quite a while and have only ever made cottage cheese.
On November 15, 2011 at 11:45 am
smish20023 says:
I started reading your blog not too long ago & you have definitely inspired me in many ways. I already make a lot of things at home from scratch, but you’ve taken it to a whole new level! I would love to win this kit! Thanks for the opportunity!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:47 am
Leah says:
Cheese is my favorite food, I should learn to make some. Please counts in, Thanks!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:51 am
woadtoad says:
Count me in, and thanks for the opportunity!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:52 am
MousE says:
Oh I would love a chance to win this starter kit! I just love your website, Suzanne.
On November 15, 2011 at 11:52 am
TwistedStitcher says:
Pick me, please. I need to make some cheese!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:59 am
xlibbax says:
CHEESE!!!
Please enter me!!
On November 15, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Raiquee says:
Oh Oh!! Me Me Me!! Pick me!!!! :cowsleep:
I enjoyed following your year of cheese and hope you come back to it soon 🙂
On November 15, 2011 at 12:01 pm
Nadeanne says:
Oh please pick me…i wanna make cheese!!!!!
On November 15, 2011 at 12:02 pm
sueann37 says:
I so want to learn how to make cheese. My grandaughter even has a cow.
On November 15, 2011 at 12:16 pm
Esor says:
Please enter my name too!
Thanks,
Rose
On November 15, 2011 at 12:30 pm
Bells says:
Winning the New England Cheesemaking kit would be the kick in the pants that I need to learn to make cheese!
On November 15, 2011 at 12:45 pm
Gem says:
Oh, wait. I reeeeeeeally need one of these!
On November 15, 2011 at 12:53 pm
Vicki in So. CA says:
Count me in. I’m ready to make CHEESE! :cowsleep:
On November 15, 2011 at 1:02 pm
jhartung03 says:
My fiance and I would love to win the Complete Home Cheesemaking Set, we can’t wait to get started on our cheese making adventures!
On November 15, 2011 at 1:08 pm
VAfarmer says:
OOH OOH count me in too, please!
:snoopy:
On November 15, 2011 at 1:08 pm
Shabbysewer says:
Please enter me in the drawing! I would love this kit! Afterall, it is my birthday this week, lol. Thank you Suzanne! :fairy:
On November 15, 2011 at 1:11 pm
nutritionlady says:
would sooooooooooooooo love to win this for my children’s (and my)Christmas gift.
On November 15, 2011 at 1:17 pm
jimnoland says:
Put my name in the hat. Cause cheese is where it’s at!
On November 15, 2011 at 1:18 pm
MaryKay says:
I would so love to win the cheesemaking kit (I realize it’s a random drawing . . .) but I will complete my last class in my LVN-to-RN bridgework Jan 1 and will FINALLY have time to pursue some of my interests that have so been put on the back burner for far too long!
On November 15, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Blyss says:
I would LOVE to win this… what a great Christmas present to me it would be! LOL :dancingmonster:
On November 15, 2011 at 1:29 pm
mommafox says:
Please enter me for a chance to win a cheese making kit.
On November 15, 2011 at 1:31 pm
lonerayven says:
This is an awesome opportunity! I would love to win this so that me and my wife can make cheese all day. 🙂 I’ve always wanted to blog our crazy exploits of cheesemaking in Arizona as well. :cowsleep:
On November 15, 2011 at 1:39 pm
adavis473 says:
Pick me! Pick me! I would love the cheese making kit!
On November 15, 2011 at 1:45 pm
mickib says:
I would love to win the cheese making kit because I love cheese!
On November 15, 2011 at 1:53 pm
Karo says:
I want it! It would make my daughter soooo happy.
On November 15, 2011 at 1:53 pm
lt_mrcook says:
Amazing job! I’d love to follow this same process. That being said, I really, really, REALLY would love to win! Please enter me in the drawing! Thank you and God Bless.
On November 15, 2011 at 1:56 pm
jbbtjbbt says:
I would love to learn how to make cheese!
Brigitte
On November 15, 2011 at 1:58 pm
forchie says:
What a wonderful 52nd birthday present that would be! I’ve tried before but my goats and I are still hopeful and I have enjoyed the cheese making journey with you.
On November 15, 2011 at 1:59 pm
caroline says:
These cheeses look SO GOOD!! Please enter me, too. Thanks
On November 15, 2011 at 2:01 pm
Halfpint says:
I would LOVE to win!
On November 15, 2011 at 2:04 pm
jan n tn says:
BP has provided you with some great stuff, for sure. Now, if you could just get your girly girls to cooperate with the milking machine :no: :devil2: :hissyfit: , you could have a whole year of ‘goat milk’ flavors. I’d love the chance to win this awsome give away. And thank you to the New England Cheese People for offering it!
On November 15, 2011 at 2:16 pm
DaleNofziger says:
Enter me in! Thanks!
On November 15, 2011 at 2:35 pm
mermonster says:
Count me in. Thank you.
On November 15, 2011 at 2:48 pm
debg says:
WOW! A lot of cheese. lol I sure wish I could win this kit. And a cow. LOL
DebG
On November 15, 2011 at 3:03 pm
Cheryl LeMay says:
I’d love to win one! Please enter me.
On November 15, 2011 at 3:08 pm
jo_549 says:
Oh..pick me…..I need to make more and cheese and this would give me a reason to get going!
On November 15, 2011 at 3:09 pm
Michele-lee says:
Good pic. of you! Would love the cheese making supplies.
On November 15, 2011 at 3:17 pm
LauraKay says:
I have been meaning to get back in to cheese making after a break of more than 6 months. This could be the inspiration for me! Please count me in for the contest! 🙂
On November 15, 2011 at 3:29 pm
megan says:
I love cheese! I’d like a chance to win! Thank you!
On November 15, 2011 at 4:10 pm
bgheuchert says:
OH MY that is a crazy good give away! Randomly pick me 🙂
On November 15, 2011 at 4:14 pm
sparkles2307 says:
I’m in! I love making simple cheeses
On November 15, 2011 at 4:39 pm
ellenspn says:
I already have the basics for cheesemaking but would like the kit to give to a friend of mine who wants to start to get past the basic citric acid mozzarella. :cowsleep: :moo: :happypuppy:
On November 15, 2011 at 4:48 pm
jewelsea says:
We have 78 milking Jersey’s, I have lot’s of cheese to make! HELP!
On November 15, 2011 at 5:10 pm
JulieJ226 says:
Please enter me for the cheese supplies give away. I would love to explore cheesemaking.
On November 15, 2011 at 5:25 pm
karmakaytlyn says:
Thanks so much for the AWESOME giveaway! This would be a perfect “Ladies Weekend” activity! Fingers crossed!
On November 15, 2011 at 5:30 pm
FreedomValleyFarm says:
Sign me up for cheese stuff, please!!!
On November 15, 2011 at 5:32 pm
Groundling says:
I’d like to win that cheese kit.
Groundling
PS That Caerphilly looks really good.
On November 15, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Maureen says:
Please enter me!
On November 15, 2011 at 5:38 pm
ChristaH says:
I would love to try this!
On November 15, 2011 at 6:13 pm
route17west says:
I have been making butter with fresh cream lately, and now it’s time to move onto cheese with fresh milk. No I don’t have a cow…just a supply of freshness
On November 15, 2011 at 6:52 pm
BusyBee says:
This would be a great way to get started on the cheese making. My husband would love this too. Thanks
On November 15, 2011 at 7:09 pm
muggle granny says:
I want to make every one of the chesses you have made in the past year. I would love to win the give-away.
On November 15, 2011 at 7:26 pm
chaverly says:
I want to win!! 🙂
On November 15, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Carmi says:
I would love to win and start learning how to make cheese.
On November 15, 2011 at 7:54 pm
jodielynn says:
I would love to win the Cheese Making kit — I have followed your cheese making activities with anticipation and have finally attempted lactic cheese! Thanx!
On November 15, 2011 at 7:56 pm
embouteillage says:
I’ve just started making cheese and would love to win!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:02 pm
hensnest says:
I. Love. Cheese
On November 15, 2011 at 8:32 pm
Nanna says:
Please enter me. I would love to win. I made my first Farmhouse Cheddar a couple weeks ago, just waiting for it to age so I can taste it. Can’t wait to try more cheeses.
On November 15, 2011 at 8:32 pm
jensensrus1 says:
I would love the kit. Congrats in your year long accomplishment! Love cheeses!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:41 pm
stacie1205 says:
ME, ME, ME! I would LOVE to get this stuff! I am new to cheese making and milking for that matter and so far, I haven’t made much of anything but cottage cheese type stuff. I would love to have the right equipment to really take a good stab at making something to be proud of. So count me in!
On November 15, 2011 at 8:58 pm
Butterbean says:
Enter me please! I want to learn how to make cheese too!!
On November 15, 2011 at 9:11 pm
mafong says:
Making cheese is on my bucket list. Please enter me in the drawing.
On November 15, 2011 at 9:11 pm
Farmgirl says:
I love your cheese posts and would love to make my own. I want to do more toward making our own food.
On November 15, 2011 at 9:40 pm
flourmom says:
I’ve just made my first cheese ever yesterday. Sure was fun stretching the mozzarella. I’d love to win your fabulous give away. It would help justify the new, extra fridge my husband just bought so I would have a place to store all the extra milk I’ll be needing. :moo:
On November 15, 2011 at 10:03 pm
sharonwolfe1 says:
I have been looking for information to grow, preserve, and produce my own foods and I believe I found the best here. I began canning this year and would love to learn to make the cheeses you have and would like to begin by winning this kit. I have tried the Mozerella and ricotta cheese kit from the Cheese Queen before but would like to experiment with the other cheeses and perfect my previous cheese making experience. Thanks!!!!
On November 15, 2011 at 10:03 pm
KathyG says:
The different types of cheese that you’ve made look delicious! I’d love to learn how to make cheese too! Please enter me in the drawing.
On November 15, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Liz says:
:chef: Yes please add my name to the drawing pot! :chef:
BTW: Didn’t I read in the last couple of weeks that Suzanne was goint to have a Tremendous, Exciting, Wonderful Surprise for all the readers of her Blog and visits to CIR Website?
DID I MISS SEEING THE POST?
Remember a close relative of Suzanne’s even told us she knew the Secret……and it would knock our socks off?
INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:15 pm
scasnerkay says:
Thank you for the year of cheese and all your pictures. I hope you continue to publish your cheese making adventures. I would love to win the prize.
On November 15, 2011 at 11:15 pm
Linda Goble says:
OH Thank you Thank you New England Cheese and Suzanne I would love to win one and make cheese. I am saying Cheese Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On November 15, 2011 at 11:27 pm
Joan Galbi says:
Hi Suzanne,
You will surely be missed!
Please enter me in this the last give away.
Sob, sob.
Good luck with house projects.
Joan Galbi
On November 16, 2011 at 12:16 am
SWatt says:
I am so glad I found your blog, even if the year of cheese is over. I would love to win a cheesemaking set–my goat just had triplets Sunday morning and I’m going to have more milk than I know what to do with soon (although not as much as with a cow!!!).
On November 16, 2011 at 12:24 am
Debbie says:
Count me in! I would love to win!
On November 16, 2011 at 12:41 am
KariP says:
I would love this to start my own cheese making adventure.
On November 16, 2011 at 1:14 am
joskinnie says:
I have been enjoying your cheese posts and trying your recipes for the cheeses. I love the lactic cheese!
On November 16, 2011 at 1:22 am
Darlene in North GA says:
Oh, count me in. I’d love to make some cheese.
And THANK YOU to both you (Suzanne) and NEC for hosting this give-away.
On November 16, 2011 at 1:47 am
cola1981 says:
Please enter me in the contest! I would LOVE to make my first cheese:D :hungry:
On November 16, 2011 at 3:59 am
majic99 says:
I would love to win this. :chicken:
On November 16, 2011 at 6:00 am
gt_dell says:
Yeah!! Cheese!!!!
On November 16, 2011 at 6:28 am
Diane says:
I like to try new things. Because of this blog I learned to cann! So why not cheese making as well. So add me into this contest. Who knows I might win. lol. 🙂 Thanks for all the fun.
On November 16, 2011 at 6:56 am
jmac says:
I would LOVE this! We are cheese lovers, and sure would like to make our own.
On November 16, 2011 at 6:59 am
KellyWalkerStudios says:
I love cheese. Please count me in.
On November 16, 2011 at 7:01 am
Yankee in NC says:
I would love to enter this giveaway!
MMM..cheese!
On November 16, 2011 at 7:05 am
WVgal4ever says:
:moo: Please enter me :woof:
On November 16, 2011 at 7:13 am
enjay says:
Please toss my name in the hat too. Thanks!
On November 16, 2011 at 7:26 am
mommy6_1 says:
Please enter me. I would love to win this and expand my cheese making skills. A gift for myself. Heaven.
On November 16, 2011 at 7:39 am
naomibeth3 says:
I’m in Cheeeeeessse Please ! :woof:
On November 16, 2011 at 7:45 am
ranchelmarie says:
I would love to win!
On November 16, 2011 at 7:47 am
kelly jo kirby says:
please pick me!
On November 16, 2011 at 7:48 am
prvrbs31gal says:
I want this so bad I can taste it (pun intended!)
On November 16, 2011 at 7:53 am
cclear1959 says:
Please enter me, love cheese making
On November 16, 2011 at 8:07 am
Pete says:
Many thanks to all who made this possible! :wave:
It’s been so much fun just watching!
On November 16, 2011 at 8:12 am
csugden says:
I would really, really love this.
On November 16, 2011 at 8:22 am
onehandygal says:
Hi, newbe here and oh, boy, would love the cheese kit! So yes please, enter me into the drawing! Thanks, and fun blog!
On November 16, 2011 at 8:45 am
CrystalGB says:
I really, really want this cheesemaking kit. Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
On November 16, 2011 at 9:41 am
cat3466 says:
Been trying my hand at cheesemaking. Would love to win this kit!
On November 16, 2011 at 9:52 am
RebeccaD says:
We all love cheese and I’ve been wanting to try my hand at cheese making. I would love to win this!
On November 16, 2011 at 10:23 am
Lana says:
Thank you so much for the ” Year of Cheese!”. It has been inspiring and enjoyable – and I love your writing style! Please add my name to the list!
On November 16, 2011 at 10:29 am
masmith25 says:
I greatly enjoyed your year of cheese making. I would love to win the kit!
On November 16, 2011 at 10:51 am
lgoforth says:
I want to win! I really, really do!
On November 16, 2011 at 11:02 am
farmkat says:
What a great giveaway! Please enter my name!!
On November 16, 2011 at 11:25 am
Melody.harmony says:
Wow! what a lot of work you’ve gone to making all of this cheese.
I would love to win the cheese-making kit.
On November 16, 2011 at 12:08 pm
contentedcat says:
Hi Suzanne!
I would love to win the fabuloso cheesemaking supplies!! Especially since the whole reason I found out about CITR was through Ricki’s Moosletter – and for that I am forever grateful. I have gotten my feet wet with making feta, cottage cheese, cream cheese and mozzarella…so far no hard cheeses but I’d love to take the plunge.
Thanks for offering this kit to jumpstart us into the “cheese world”!
On November 16, 2011 at 12:25 pm
tracekrkmn says:
Would love the kit!!!!
On November 16, 2011 at 12:27 pm
mommy2jj says:
I would love to win this package. I can’t believe how much stuff it comes with.
On November 16, 2011 at 12:41 pm
West Virginia Bound Ladies says:
I would love to win a cheesemaking pack!!!! :hungry:
On November 16, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Christilin says:
OOH, this sounds like such fun, can’t wait to try with my goat’s milk! Please enter me in this drawing!
On November 16, 2011 at 1:09 pm
huntermom says:
Tried a couple times with cheese………….not one of my most successful event. I WILL DO IT! Would be honored to win.
On November 16, 2011 at 1:56 pm
farmershae says:
Please enter me! Can’t wait to see what will be in store for us instead of cheese!!!
On November 16, 2011 at 2:13 pm
oneoldgoat says:
I would love to win this –
Beth aka oneoldgoat
On November 16, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Cassie says:
Please enter me. I was telling someone recently that I want to make cheese but I wasn’t sure where to get the ingredients. Clearly I haven’t read all of your posts. I did read the one about the cheese cave. I thought that was neat. I have an old fridge but it’s always so full of condensation. Thanks!
On November 16, 2011 at 4:24 pm
yysmom says:
I would love to win because my kids love cheese!!
On November 16, 2011 at 4:45 pm
theresea says:
COUNT ME IN!!!! Thanks for letting us all watch and explore the cheese making process with you Suzanne. In could only get better, if Cookie Doe and Clover was there helping.
On November 16, 2011 at 5:54 pm
fiddlermom07 says:
Love reading all your posts! I would love, love, love to win! Thanks!!!!
On November 16, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Christine S. says:
I am new to CITR, and I’m so glad I found it. I want to win this very badly!!! Please enter me!
On November 16, 2011 at 7:48 pm
doublektx says:
Register me, please. I need some help making cheese! Thanks!
On November 16, 2011 at 9:49 pm
agricola says:
Love reading about the adventures in cheese making! Please enter me in the contest.
On November 16, 2011 at 9:55 pm
Jblank says:
I would love a cheesemaking kit! Please enter me in the drawing.
On November 16, 2011 at 10:30 pm
margiesbooboo says:
Me! Me! Enter me!
On November 16, 2011 at 10:35 pm
Suzanne McMinn says:
UPDATE 11/17/11: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is comment #105, memoe33.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
On November 17, 2011 at 5:59 am
Angela P says:
I was just wondering….whats the thing hanging from Glory Bees nose??? Or what looks like its hanging from her nose????
On November 18, 2011 at 12:55 pm
bonita says:
Angela P: It’s a calf weaner. Read about it here
https://chickensintheroad.com/barn/silence-of-the-calves/
and here
https://chickensintheroad.com/barn/how-to-entertain-yourself-if-youre-a-heifer/
On November 18, 2011 at 5:56 pm
Dhaviland says:
A VERY interesting read. I noted the use of a stainless steel press, while on other web-sites I see people using 6″ schedule C PVC with hole cut/drilled into it. There are arguments that the PVC can impart a taste into the cheese yet I see people still using it. I’m trying to get enough experience with soft cheeses before attempting a hard cheese like cheddar, or my ultimate favorite – blue. Had great results with cottage, and mozzarella which in hindsight are all too easy to make.
David
On December 21, 2011 at 7:43 am