How Do I Prevent Cheese From Becoming Oily?

“Hi, I’m having some trouble with my homemade cheese. Lately, it keeps turning out oily when I cut into it, and I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong.

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Why Did My Cheese Not Age Properly?

“I’ve been making cheese in my small home lab in Hereford, UK for a while now, but recently I’ve noticed that my cheeses aren’t aging properly. They either

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How Do I Handle Curds That Are Too Wet?

“I’ve been trying to perfect my homemade cheese recipe, but I keep running into an issue where my curds are consistently too wet. This makes it really tough

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How Do I Handle Curds That Are Too Firm?

“I’ve been making cheese for a couple of years now, but recently I’ve encountered a problem with my curds being too firm. Last weekend, while making a batch

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What Causes Holes Or Cracks In Cheese?

“Hey, I’m making cheese at home and I’ve started noticing random holes and cracks in my cheese batches. They seem somewhat irregular and I’m not sure what’s causing

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What Causes Curds To Be Too Soft Or Mushy?

“I’ve been trying my hand at cheese making for a while, but I keep running into the problem of my curds turning out too soft or mushy. I

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How Do I Fix Cheese With Uneven Texture?

“I’ve been making homemade cheddar cheese for a while now, but recently I’ve noticed my cheese has an uneven texture. Some parts are crumbly, and others are dense.

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What Causes Cheese To Develop An Off-Flavor?

“I’ve been making cheese for a few years now, but recently I’ve noticed that some batches are developing an off-flavor that wasn’t there before. Could you explain what

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How Do I Fix Cheese That Is Too Soft?

“Hey there! I recently tried my hand at making homemade cheese, and I’m finding that it’s way too soft. It’s almost like a mushy mess rather than a

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How Do I Prevent Mold Growth On Cheese?

“I’m having trouble keeping mold off my homemade cheese despite storing it properly. I’ve noticed mold spots within just a few days, whether I use waxed or un-waxed

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How Do I Fix Cheese That Is Too Bland?

“I’ve been experimenting with cheese making at home for a few months now, and my recent batches have turned out quite bland. I don’t know what went wrong,

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How Do I Prevent Cheese From Sticking To The Mold?

“Hey, I started making cheese recently at my home in Christchurch, New Zealand. Although I’m thrilled with the results so far, I’ve run into a bit of a

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How Do I Fix Cheese That Is Too Bitter?

“I’ve been making cheese at home in my kitchen here in Seattle and my latest batch turned out quite bitter. I’m not sure what I did wrong or

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How Do I Fix Cheese That Is Too Salty?

“I’ve been trying to make my own cheese at home, but I accidentally added too much salt. The cheese is way too salty now, and I’m worried it’s

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How Do I Fix Cheese That Is Too Acidic?

“I’ve recently tried making my own cheddar cheese for the first time, and after tasting it, I noticed that it has turned out way too acidic. This has

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How Do I Address Issues With Cheese That Doesn’t Age Well?

“I’ve been getting more into cheese making and noticed that some of my cheeses just don’t age well at all. They either develop off flavors, molds, or seem

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