Making Mozzarella Cheese

Using fishing line or florist wire, wrap a layer of moss along the bottom of the base. These provide an easy source of material, although you'll want to make sure there is some diversity.Though succulents are the preferred source of living wreath material,...

Coffee grounds and tea bags are acidic, leaves and woody material contains carbon.Other materials contain trace elements that make up healthy soil, so try to use a variety. Another big plus is that my lettuce-eating dog doesn't have access.

By sharing what I've discovered, I think gardeners can make an informed choice as to which direction they prefer to go. This incident caused me to let the material to get too dry. There's a few eggshell pieces and some of my larger dry materials should...

Again, drain off all excess whey. Non-iodized pickling and crystal kosher salts work well if you can find them. It's heat-treated and pressurized to thwart cream separation. And rightfully so.

Repotting cheese plants that are very mature and tall, will require a second pair of hands to help support the upper regions during the potting process.Set the base of the plant into the container so the original soil line on the plant is a touch below...

The small, pale green seeds also have a very short shelf life, unable to dry well or handle cool temperatures. At this time, you can clip it off and replant elsewhere. With cuttings, you have the option of rooting them in water first or simply sticking...

Ideally, you may want to root the cutting in water beforehand, moving it to a pot once rooting has adequately begun taking place. You can use, if desired, but this isn't necessary.

Add and mix in 1 packet. The bacteria eat the milk's sugar (lactose) and the milk separates into solid curds and liquid whey – Little Miss Muffet's lunch before the spider sat down beside her.

“This doesn't happen through a 1-inch hole in a brown bottle.” To begin tasting your beer, chill it to a temperature between 45 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Finally, once you've learned all you can from sight and smell, take a sip.

The hardy west Kentucky folks soon rebuilt it and that building is the one that now houses the quaint little lunch shop known as Tea, Thyme, And Toast.In 1980, the school was moved to its present location and the Chamber of Commerce used it briefly for...

Artisan style breads are easy to make (the long prep time you see in bread recipes is mostly the time it spends rising all on its own, while you can be doing other things). Herb bread can be a real treat for your family, and it can be a show-stopper the...

Check it out; the tips apply to other livestock species too! Use a digital camera so you can take scads of pictures at mega-low cost. Level with the center of its body is perfect. Stand with the sun at your back or slightly over one shoulder.

But by using that block we can get the juices up above the cabbage with out adding salt water. In many traditional households making sauerkraut to preserve a surplus cabbage crop was an autumn ritual involving the whole family.

We're glad we're goats! Especially me. And you know what? After a week, Mom gave up and put Maxx back with the other four rams. But it didn't work the way that Mom wanted. Now Ursula loves him! She's wagging her tail and nibbling his ears and even lets...

Tonelli/Flickr Some of the most common bitters stem from exotic roots and barks, such as cassia and yellow gentian, making them a less-than-easy commodity to come by. These tonics and extracts are typically crafted by steeping the bitter herb or root...

It was certainly nothing fancy, but it worked. Night was falling, rain was expected and I needed it out of my truck. Last week I brought home a load of cow manure from my neighbor Roger.

But we'll gladly trade shelf live for flavor, and trust us, finishing a batch won't be a problem. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Yield: Approximately 24 crackers, depending on size Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4...

“You have to respect the natural integrity of the land and the animals that produce the milk you use to make cheese.” When it comes to getting started, she recommends using a cheese-making kit and beginning with a simple mozzarella or chevre.

There are so many things that I would like to have for my garden, so many things I would buy if there were extra cash. The only critters that care to get in are birds. Although not so familiar anymore, its meaning is still relevant today, even in gardening.

Eventually, we transitioned to seasoning, filling and sealing the jars. My favorite way to eat applesauce is on top of whole-grain pancakes, but applesauce is also mighty good dolloped on vanilla yogurt, served beside a good pork chop or transformed again...

Make sure that your flowers haven't been sprayed with any chemicals or pesticides before harvesting. It is not surprising that it reminded me of honey since the bees obviously love dandelions too!

Arrange to visit the mules you like in person and if you aren't equine-savvy, take along a friend who is. Join a donkey and mule club (the American Donkey and Mule Society will send you a list of organizations in your locale) View training videos or read...

There are dozens of frantoios around here, and people come in by the thousands to get their oil pressed. The good news for my family back home in the states is that my wife acquired some really good oil and some kitchen utensils made with olive wood.

Either way, it is now time to take a break and think. They reinforced the sledge and created a base for the sides I was going to add. As I said in my last blog entry , my sledge, as you can see, was a “make do.” Regardless of which approach you take,...

Mud cloth is still made in Mali for the tourist trade and international clothing and home furnishing designers. Discard the debris in the bottom. With several weeks of curing, the soy protein oxidizes to create a long lasting bond between the pigment...

My choice of working height, as well as redwood lumber, was simply personal choice. In the case of the wood, it is solid without being too heavy which has been nice when breaking it down for moves.

The temperature may be several degrees cooler than your zone maps indicate. They can be used to block the wind. For a basic example of a microclimate in your yard, think of moisture and shade.