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cdilaura
May 1, 2012
As requested. How nice of you to send a note -- I'm sure California Olive Ranch will appreciate hearing from you! Glad to hear the olive oil was a big hit at the mozzarella potlucks.
Kirsten Wanket
Oroville Office
2675 Lone Tree Road
Oroville, CA 95965
Kirsten Wanket
Oroville Office
2675 Lone Tree Road
Oroville, CA 95965
Brain H.
May 1, 2012
That's a great idea AntoniaJames. I am about to order some olive oil in bulk from them, so I'll be sure to pass it on. We had the BEST time making mozzarella and designing our "Chick Pizzas". We even invented a Food52 Fig Olive pizza using Kayb's Fig and Olive Tapenade as the base. It was the so goo with pears and mozzarella on top. Here's the blog post: http://www.jacksonholefoodie.com/1/category/mozzarella%20cheese%20making/1.html
AntoniaJames
May 1, 2012
Editors, would you please post the name and postal address of your point person at California Olive Ranch? I'd like to send a thank you note for their generous sponsorship of these parties. I'm sure others here would like to do the same. Thank you so much. ;o)
phoebe's P.
April 24, 2012
we had a wonderful time meeting new folks, making new things and tasting, tasting ... tasting...blogged here http://phoebespurefood.com/2012/04/22/cooking-class-how-to-make-mozzarella-via-food52-part-1/
AntoniaJames
April 24, 2012
Wow, I'm really looking forward to your next post, phoebe. I've seen several sources that suggest using the microwave for heating. That makes a lot of sense! We spent a lot of time heating whey to use as the stretching medium -- we made three batches of cheese and the whey cooled down before the cheese was stretched and shaped -- it got rather messy , too. I have a gallon of milk left and was planning to make another batch when I finish my time-sensitive client projects in a few days. But now, raw milk?! I am eager to hear more! ;O)
phoebe's P.
April 24, 2012
hey there antonia, you can find my 2nd post (the food everyone brought, my cheese experiment, and olive oil paring) on my blog.... this was all a kind pricey experiment but so much fun! I found after many gallons and much reading raw milk is what worked. I could not find low heat treated, even in the local brand. Also found that adding an entire rennet tablet (junket brand) sped up the set.
Took my last gallon of milk to my nephews last night to teach them. FUN!
heating the whey... i tried the double boiler which was effective but messy to clean. Microwave made it fast and easy. not as romantic :) good luck with the next batch..... one of my guests made dulce de leche with her left over whey. here is her post ... she's a food 52'er http://mygardenerstable.wordpress.com/tag/dulce-de-leche/
Took my last gallon of milk to my nephews last night to teach them. FUN!
heating the whey... i tried the double boiler which was effective but messy to clean. Microwave made it fast and easy. not as romantic :) good luck with the next batch..... one of my guests made dulce de leche with her left over whey. here is her post ... she's a food 52'er http://mygardenerstable.wordpress.com/tag/dulce-de-leche/
AntoniaJames
April 24, 2012
This is so helpful! I just (yesterday) noticed too that my darling independent grocery store sells "Junket" tablets. I was calling around everywhere looking for tablets, and no one had them. I finally got one (just one, can you believe it?) in a "cheesemaking kit" from Sur La Table. I had zero time due to the demands of my law practice, and that was the only option I had, mostly due to SLT's evening store hours, so I just bit the bullet. I had tried one batch the week before using liquid rennet, but it didn't turn out, primarily I think because I didn't get the stretching liquid hot enough. So looking forward to trying with raw milk and using the microwave. Thanks again! ;o)
phoebe's P.
April 24, 2012
glad you located the tablets. i'm lucky to live in farm country. in every recipe i have seen it reads that the cheese will set in 5 minutes. that never happened once, in all of our batches. one gals cheese was still a loose "cottage cheese" texture after 15 min so we added the other 1/2 of the rennet and it set right up. the best site to trouble shoot is http://www.cheesemaking.com/howtomakemozzarellacheese.html. good luck! look forward to hearing how it went.
BethyH
April 24, 2012
Thanks, FOOD52 for the great party idea! We had a blast on Saturday at AntoniaJames' place, making cheese and chatting about food. Check out my blog post on the party: http://www.learningcurd.com/2012/04/food52-make-mozzarella-potluck.html
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
AntoniaJames
April 24, 2012
And thank YOU, Bethy, for joining us, making the party so much fun, and taking all the photos! We got so lucky, too, didn't we, with the (very) rare warm weather for our dinner outside. Love your blog post, and wish you all the best with LearningCurd.com! ;o)
AntoniaJames
April 22, 2012
A quick report/advisory for people who have yet to begin your mozza making. The editors are absolutely right about making the liquid that you use for stretching as hot as possible. It makes a huge difference. We made three different batches. The last one, with really hot whey -- we used that instead of water, on hardlikearmour's suggestion -- turned out best, at least in terms of making the cheese easier to stretch. ;o)
AntoniaJames
April 22, 2012
A quick report/advisory for people who have yet to begin your mozza making. The editors are absolutely right about making the liquid that you use for stretching as hot as possible. It makes a huge difference. We made three different batches. The last one, with really hot whey -- we used that instead of water, on hardlikearmour's suggestion -- turned out best, at least in terms of making the cheese easier to stretch. ;o)
phoebe's P.
April 20, 2012
folks near the LANCASTER county PA area.. I have about 2 spaces left and am hosting saturday the 21st at 4pm... (ps if you are the nice person from DC I lost your email just send again, sorry about that...don't know why I'm even allowed to use computers!)
.Sharon Z.
April 18, 2012
for anyone in the Northern California area, I am hosting the potluck on 4/21 at 3:00 pm. Looking forward to learning how to make Mozzarella with fun folks. Bring an appetizer to 257 Hwy 45, Colusa CA my number is 530-58-4197. Thanks!
.Sharon Z.
April 18, 2012
for anyone in the Northern California area, I am hosting the potluck on 4/21 at 3:00 pm. Looking forward to learning how to make Mozzarella with fun folks. Bring an appetizer to 257 Hwy 45, Colusa CA my number is 530-58-4197. Thanks!
LC's K.
April 16, 2012
Food52ers in Central PA--I am sponsoring a potluck this Friday, April 20th. Connect with me through my blog, http://happyvalleylearntocook.wordpress.com for all the details.
Kitchen T.
April 15, 2012
Oh man, why didn't I see this sooner! I would LOVE to host a Kosher mozzarella potluck. Darn. Hey, if any space becomes available to host, I think it would be great to have the option for a Kosher potluck. Let me know. http://www.kitchen-tested.com/
GreenEats
April 12, 2012
Hey NC folks! I'm excited to host a potluck, you can e-mail me at [email protected] for more info! There might even be swag involved...
Devangi R.
April 11, 2012
Oops! A small correction - My place is in Ridgefield Park not Ridgefield, although both are neighbours and close to each other.
Devangi R.
April 18, 2012
Hi NJ Folks! I am hosting one on 21st April , if interested in attending one please send me a message. I am excited!
tuscanfoodie
April 11, 2012
Chicago food52ers: more info on my potluck can be found on my blog. If you want to join, leave a comment there, send me a tweet or message me on FB to let me know. http://www.tuscanfoodie.com/2012/04/mozzarella-party-with-tuscan-foodie-on.html
Merrill S.
April 10, 2012
Check out the updates in the post above for new potlucks that have been recently added to the list!
Carrie G.
March 29, 2012
I'd love to host an event in Denver/Golden, Colorado. Never made mozzarella but have always wanted to try!
LC's K.
March 28, 2012
Homemade mozzarella and olive oil--nothing better! I would love to host a party in State College, PA!
rrcooks
March 25, 2012
Fun! My daughter and I would love to host (we have some friends who want to join in too). She cooks in Edinburgh, Scotland and I cook in Old Greenwich, CT but we'll host together in Old Greenwich.
RedDog
March 24, 2012
Kansas City is in for an delicious and fun Mozzarella Potluck. I'll host one (in the Northland).
My I.
March 24, 2012
I'd love to host a party, both in my house and on my food blog!! Sounds fantastic! I live in Ontario, Calif. <3<3 Sara
Musselhed
March 23, 2012
HI! I am half way between DC and Richmond. I would love to attend a potluck in either location, and don't mind driving up or down. & if there is only a few from each place, I am half way I could host a potluck if needed. :) Thanks,
.Sharon Z.
March 20, 2012
I am located in Colusa, CA. We would love to host a party! It would be awesome to learn to make mozzarella as well!!
The Y.
March 20, 2012
I'd love to host one in the north of England! Sounds wonderful! Know lots of people who would love to take part!
Shazza
March 20, 2012
Walla Walla, that's where we are! We have wine, now we need Mozzarella and Olive Oil! Our dinner group would love to be part of the Potluck. (We can even get real milk from a real farm :)
rapearson
March 20, 2012
If there is still room for more hosts -- I'm in Los Alamos, NM. Any Food52ers who live in the area/region (ie Santa Fe, the valley) are welcome.
amgchem
March 20, 2012
I would love to host a potluck in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I would love to know what is involved in hosting the potluck. Is there a minimum number of people, what type of food do you want or anything goes is the motto?
amgchem
March 20, 2012
I would love to host a potluck in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I would love to know what is involved in hosting the potluck. Is there a minimum number of people, what type of food do you want or anything goes is the motto?
amgchem
March 20, 2012
I would love to host a potluck in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I would love to know what is involved in hosting the potluck. Is there a minimum number of people, what type of food do you want or anything goes is the motto?
Bombay C.
March 20, 2012
I would love to host or attend one in Mumbai, India! Would you guys be looking to extend this out of the US?
hardlikearmour
March 19, 2012
It sounds like fun, but unfortunately for me I'll be out of town that week end :-(
My 2 cents on making mozzarella: go to the hardware store and buy some neoprene gloves to wear - they are great at keeping your hands from burning while you stretch and knead the hot cheese.
My 2 cents on making mozzarella: go to the hardware store and buy some neoprene gloves to wear - they are great at keeping your hands from burning while you stretch and knead the hot cheese.
Vimala
March 19, 2012
Yes please! I'd like to host in Toronto, Ontario.
MaryMaryCulinary
March 20, 2012
I'd love to join you, but I'm only in Toronto until the 29th. :( Back in Ottawa after that, and more than willing to attend/host a party there.
Cristina S.
March 19, 2012
I am in the Boerum Hill/Cobble Hill/Brooklyn Heights/Carrol Gardens area of Brooklyn--I would be very happy to host, although it seems like there are already a few Brooklyn offers in the comments. I would be pleased to join elsewhere in Brooklyn as well!
Cristina S.
March 20, 2012
Awesome! Based on the comments, it sounds like we should talk to Jackie Chadwick and margaret.spring, also. I live on top of the A/C/G, but also very close to the 2, 3, F and R, so it's no trouble to get around. I would also be very happy to be our camera woman :)
Meatballs&Milkshakes
March 20, 2012
Wish I could join you guys on this but I'll be out of town...next time!
Cristina S.
March 27, 2012
I've never participated in a Food52 potluck before; how do we get organized? It seems like there are plenty of Brooklyn people, so do we email the editors?
mollycumming
March 19, 2012
Austin! I'd happily host a mozzarella-making potluck!
Grandma L.
March 28, 2012
Love to attend in Austin or I can give a party in Georgetown. Let me know!!
Grandma L.
March 28, 2012
Love to attend in Austin or I can give a party in Georgetown. Let me know!!
arielleclementine
March 28, 2012
brilliant! i believe the plan is to meet up at mollycumming's place! i'll send you a message!
arielleclementine
March 19, 2012
if there are still slots available, Austin, TX would love to join the party! I'm talking to aargersi about where we'll host, but it's happening!
paula F.
March 19, 2012
I'd love to host a Make Mozzarella Potluck...I'm here in Houston TX (a VERY neglected food utopia!) and have about 15 friends who would join in the fun.
Brain H.
March 19, 2012
Call it serendipity, but a friend and I have been planning to have a Make Mozzarella Party in April. And, California Olive Ranch Arbequina is my favorite domestic olive oil; I buy it in bulk directly from the ranch. So how bout that! We are in. Oh, but we live in Jackson, Wy. Will that be too much in the boonies?
Clairelivia
March 19, 2012
I'm in Vancouver BC and would love to host or join!
cookinginvictoria
March 20, 2012
Hi Clairelivia, So happy to see that you are interested in arranging a BC get together! I have a crazy work schedule during the month of April, so I don't think that I can host, but I would love to attend your mozzarella party. I am in Victoria, but it's not too difficult for me to get to Vancouver, especially if the party is planned for a weekend. I will DM you with my e-mail address.
Clairelivia
March 24, 2012
fantastic! I can deffinately host, I don't have a huge apartment but I think we can make it work!
fyredragon375
March 19, 2012
I'd love to host or participate in a mozzarella potluck. I'm in Honolulu, Hawaii. Such great timing, too. There's been an Indiegogo fundraising campaign for Naked Cow Dairy, the last remaining dairy on the island of Oahu, so they could get the machinery and build out so they could start producing cheese here in Hawaii. So excited for that! Cheese, glorious cheese!!! :D
foodfighter
March 19, 2012
I'd like to host or attend a chicago mozzerella potluck. I've made mozzerella about a half dozen times.
enbe
March 19, 2012
I've been planning to try to make some mozzarella for a while and I would love to host this. I have already had a Food52 party though so if someone else in Southern AZ (Tucson) wants to take this on I won't fight you for it...
mikeh3k
April 2, 2012
Hi Enbe,
I would love to attend your party, I'm in Phoenix, but can travel. Send particulars to me at mikeh3k@yahoo dot com
I would love to attend your party, I'm in Phoenix, but can travel. Send particulars to me at mikeh3k@yahoo dot com
LLStone
March 19, 2012
Hi lorigoldsby - I'm in evansville but I think Indy is going to be the closest in the Midwest. I'll message you.
mikeh3k
April 2, 2012
Dear LLStone,
I was born in Evansville, but never really lived there (family moved away when I was 6 months old).
I have always wanted to return, mind if I contact you with questions about the old homestead and best places to see/avoid?
Thanks in advance,
Mike H
I was born in Evansville, but never really lived there (family moved away when I was 6 months old).
I have always wanted to return, mind if I contact you with questions about the old homestead and best places to see/avoid?
Thanks in advance,
Mike H
LLStone
April 22, 2012
Hi mikeh3k,
Of course you can contact me. I'd love to fill you in on what's going on in Evansville. Message me via f52 anytime you want.
Lori
Of course you can contact me. I'd love to fill you in on what's going on in Evansville. Message me via f52 anytime you want.
Lori
GreenEats
March 19, 2012
I would love to host a Make Mozzarella potluck! Bonus - I manage a small cheese company and actually make mozzarella every week! I'm am in Durham, NC and would be happy to host at my house or partner with another Food52er.
ECUmom
April 2, 2012
I'd be interested in joining an event. I'm just south of Raleigh, NC. I'm sure a few of my friends would be interested in participating as well.
ECUmom
April 2, 2012
I'd be interested in joining an event. I'm just south of Raleigh, NC. I'm sure a few of my friends would be interested in participating as well.
Jackie C.
March 19, 2012
I'd love to host a Mozzarella Potluck at my space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Please let me know how I can participate. Thanks!
Jackie C.
March 19, 2012
I'd love to host a Mozzarella Potluck at my space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Please let me know how I can participate. Thanks!
Jackie C.
March 19, 2012
I'd love to host a Mozzarella Potluck at my space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Please let me know how I can participate. Thanks!
Jackie C.
March 19, 2012
I'd love to host a Mozzarella Potluck at my space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Please let me know how I can participate. Thanks!
AntoniaJames
March 19, 2012
Such a wonderful idea! I would like to host a potluck in Piedmont, CA. Please contact me for more details via the messaging system, through my profile, if you'd like to come. What fun! ;o)
AntoniaJames
March 19, 2012
And of course, I'll make plenty of boulangere's Italian Boule (one of the best recipes for bread on FOOD52, incidentally, in case you haven't made it yet) to eat with the mozza and to sop up that gorgeous, fragrant olive oil. ;o)
jamie R.
March 19, 2012
i would love to get involved in attending in manhattan! let me know details!
AnnieHynes
March 19, 2012
I'd love to join in or host! I live in Cambridge, Maryland (near Rhonda Hesser)
Rhonda35
March 19, 2012
And I'd love to come to your party! I will bring the appropriate refreshments AND something to eat, as well. ;-)
Rhonda35
March 19, 2012
p.s. Forgot to mention that I have made Mozzarella before - a friend who lives around the corner from me taught me how just after Christmas - it's fun and sooooooo tasty!
AnnieHynes
March 19, 2012
I would love to join in or host! I live in in Cambridge, Maryland (near Rhonda Hesser)
AnnieHynes
March 19, 2012
I would love to join in or host! I live in in Cambridge, Maryland (near Rhonda Hesser)
vivbest
March 19, 2012
I'd love to host a mozzarella potluck in Honolulu, Hawai'i! =) The cheesemaking chapter in Kingsolver's "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" taught me how easy it can be, and I just made yogurt for the first last last weekend. I'd be delighted to try making mozzarella and to host a potluck!
gingerroot
March 20, 2012
VIVIAN! I'd love to attend your mozzarella potluck! I am swamped in April so was initially sad b/c I don't have time to host, however, I will make time to attend your party. Keep me posted... (PS - a good friend of mine recently sent me a kit...I'm going to try it this week with the kiddos).
tarabellucci
March 19, 2012
We (the Boston Food Swap) would love to hose a mozzarella potluck in Boston/Cambridge! Our email is [email protected]. Great idea!
Kate W.
March 19, 2012
I'd be interested in joining the Boston potluck as well and I can bring my mozzarella making experience!
Helen's A.
April 10, 2012
I would love to come to the Boston event, too. Please let me know! Can't do Saturday the 21st, though.
Angela
March 19, 2012
I would love to host a mozzarella potluck in Takoma Park/Silver Spring, M.D. (D.C. Metro area)!
Devangi R.
March 19, 2012
Yay!....I wanted to learn how to make mozzarella and this sounds so so great!...So , I wanted to ask, that I really want to arrange one at my place , but my place is small so can I arrange it at my one my friend's place. Is that Okay? I live in Ridgefield Park , North Jersey.
Panfusine
March 19, 2012
You're welcome to join in with me here in Hillsborough, NJ Pistachiodoughnut!
Devangi R.
March 20, 2012
I would love to but, I am really looking forward to host one...thanks a lot!
The F.
March 19, 2012
I'd absolutely love to host a potluck in Walla Walla, Washington (wine capitol of Washington)!
The W.
March 19, 2012
We'd love to host! I'm located in Olympia, WA (approx 1 hr South of Seattle).
Elizabeth'sEats
April 4, 2012
I am in Lacey and am very intrigued! Any luck in making this event a go?
czecho-cherokee
March 19, 2012
How about I do some potluck hosting honors here in Prague, Czech Republic? Having already learned to make a killer ricotta from the Food52 community, I'm sure that this mozzarella will be to die for too.
Nozlee S.
March 19, 2012
These responses are incredible! If you haven't already, please reply to your comments with your city, and with whether you would like to host or to attend a potluck.
Jessmand
March 19, 2012
Count me in - I have many friends that would be thrilled at the idea of making mozzerella and tasting fabulous olive oil!
lorigoldsby
March 19, 2012
I would love to host an Indianapolis area potluck! Message me at [email protected] for details/directions. I'm thinking Sunday, April 22 at 4pm.
Trixie23
March 19, 2012
I've had a ricotta making party - but never mozzarella! I'd love to host one! (and maybe get to try out my new pasta making supplies, too!)
margaret.spring
March 19, 2012
I'd LOVE to learn how to make mozzarella & host a party. I'm in Prospect Height's in Brooklyn. My place is on the small size, but I'd love to host or attend. Please let me know more about how to get involved!
Emily H.
March 22, 2012
I would be in for a Brooklyn mozz party! :) I'm in Clinton Hill/Bedstuy and will travel for cheese.
Emily H.
March 22, 2012
I would be in for a Brooklyn mozz party! :) I'm in Clinton Hill/Bedstuy and will travel for cheese.
phoebe's P.
March 19, 2012
ooo ... poo I'm in and have always wanted to try making mozzarella! I am in the Reading/Lancaster PA area.
cheese1227
March 19, 2012
Hi Pheobe,
I will be making my way back to Carlisle from Philadelphia on Sunday the 21st and would love to stop in to make Mozz! I'd have three other folks in the car who would love that too. I think onetribegourmet is in the LeHigh Valley. And I have a cheese-making friend in Mechanicsburg, too and another food writer I bet I could convince to come along.
Cheers,
Christine Burns Rudalevige aka cheese1227
I will be making my way back to Carlisle from Philadelphia on Sunday the 21st and would love to stop in to make Mozz! I'd have three other folks in the car who would love that too. I think onetribegourmet is in the LeHigh Valley. And I have a cheese-making friend in Mechanicsburg, too and another food writer I bet I could convince to come along.
Cheers,
Christine Burns Rudalevige aka cheese1227
Christy, C.
March 19, 2012
I'd love to sign up for the Make Mozzarella Potluck! Sounds like a lot fun! What do I need to do?
Christy, C.
March 20, 2012
BTW, I'm in the Palm Springs, California area - have a group of foodie friends to join in with me along with any others who want to!
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