 photos of Ricki's workshop
The art of cheesemaking is an ancient one - one that goes
back to the beginnings of civilization.
Throughout history, this art has been passed
down from generation
to generation, and it is only in recent years
that this family craft has
almost disappeared.
It was 24 years ago that we started our
Workshop Series, inviting people
from far and near to join us for a day of
cheesemaking - learning techniques
and sampling our homemade cheeses and cheese spreads.
Now there has been a renewal of interest in home
cheesemaking workshops throughout
the United States. With these workshops, we hope to
simplify the technicalities of the cheesemaking
process and make them understandable. This beginners class is about the art rather than the science.
The introductory workshops include:
- A full day of cheesemaking
- Making Farmhouse Cheddar, Fromage Blanc, Creme Fraiche,
Queso Blanco, Mascarpone, Ricotta, Mozzarella, whey cheeses and more.
- Learning the basic principles of cheesemaking
- The use and care of your equipment
- Learning what types of milk to use
You will make new friends who share similar interest in home
dairying and you will learn how to make additive-free cheeses which can be
low in cholesterol, calories and salt for a fraction of the cost of
store-bought cheeses. The workshop starts at 10:00 am and run through 4:00
pm. There is a one hour break for a delicious lunch with a sampling of our tasty cheeses.
You will receive Ricki's Cheesemaking 101 DVD FREE with this class (a 24.95 value)
Classes usually fill up quickly, and sign up is on a first-come-first-served basis.
A letter of confirmation
will be sent along with directions and a list of local places to stay as
soon as payment is received. Our cancellation policy is: with notification up to 2
weeks in advance you will receive a full refund or if space is available you may change
dates. We are sorry that with a cancelation closer than 2 weeks before a
class we can not refund your money unless there is a waiting list and we can
fill your spot.
The fee for the day is $150.00 per person and unless specified otherwise,
the workshops are held at our facilities in Ashfield, Massachusetts.
(A glitch in the program will look like you are being charged shipping for this class, don't worry this is not the case, we take it off when we receive the order.) |
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