The Weblog
This page contains news, event information, and other items added by Ian and Adam, the resident farmers at Old 99. We send out a message every week, but most are set with a delete date about two weeks later. I archive some of the posts if they have content other than weekly availability of produce and meat.
You can send me questions too, which if they are of a general nature, I can post to this Old99 blog.
Old 99 Farm, week of July 10
There was a time in my life when cheesemaking meant time, temperature control and money spent on buying ‘special’ cultures. And at that time I was not interested in any of the above! Well, this past weekend, while attending one of David Asher’s workshops, my mind was changed about cheesemaking. David is a young organic farmer, enthusiastic cheesemaker, and passionate teacher. He is now touring to promote his book ‘The Art of Natural Cheesemaking’. I, Cami, have learned a lot about making good kefir and yogourt, as well as various yummy soft and hard cheeses (crème fraîche, chèvre, crottin, mozzarella, brie, camembert, blue cheeses, gouda, alpine, cheddar, ricotta).
Now, you want to know why I am so excited about all of these and wanting to try them all? Because everything is simple, clear, and we have everything we need to make them right here on the farm!
As of now, I’m growing the kefir culture and soon we’ll be able to share it with you. Please let us know if you are interested! Keep in touch!
Place your orders for the week please, we’ll have them ready for you on Friday!
Ian and Cami