Homemade Cheese

Many of you have asked for the recipe for Homemade Cheese you sampled at the block party. Here it is!

1 quart whole milk (4 C), local and organic tastes best (not ultra-pasteurized)
1 C heavy whipping cream
5 T white vinegar
Rosemary, thyme, salt, garlic or other herbs of your choice
Strainer lined with double layer of cheesecloth*

Combine milk and cream in a saucepan. Over medium-high heat, warm until tiny bubbles form at the edge of the pan. Do not boil it. Immediately remove from heat. Add 5 T vinegar. Stir gently. Do not touch or stir again--let rest for 20 minutes. Pour into cheesecloth-lined strainer. Let drain 4-24 hours, covered, in refrigerator.

*Cheesecloth is available at most grocery stores as well as many local hardware stores. It is very cheap and can be used again and again.

Dump cheese from cheesecloth into a bowl. Stir in approximately 1 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste. Serve as is or add herbs:
1 T chopped fresh thyme
1-2 T chopped fresh rosemary
1-2 cloves garlic.
This garlic-herb version pairs beautifully with red wine. Enjoy!

Heidi

Block Party Sign-up

Please be on the look-out for the Block Party sign-up sheet to be placed on your door this week. Return the sheet to my mailbox - let's all work to make this the biggest turn-out ever! There will be food, fun, and photos for all who attend - AND drawings for fabulous prizes donated by the local businesses! Thanks!

It's Official!

I just received the package of info and some goodies from the city for our National Night Out Block Party. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 4, 5-9 pm and join us for food, fun, games, drawings and other such fun times! The block will be closed to through traffic during those hours. Look for a visit soon from some of the local kids on the block with a flier containing more information.

Welcome to the Blog!

We will be hosting our annual Neighborhood Block Party to celebrate National Night Out on August 4th from 5:00 till 9:00 PM. Join us for food, games, drawings and neighborliness!