It is so Empowering Learning New Skills | Homemade Mozzarella and Kombucha

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  • @AlexandraAndStuff
    @AlexandraAndStuff ปีที่แล้ว +954

    I think we really should appreciate Becky more for not bombarding us with sponsored ads, despite her great youtube ratings. This channel is the best.

    • @lindouglass4115
      @lindouglass4115 ปีที่แล้ว +70

      I wouldn't mind if she had a ton of ads, lol. I can't give her cash, so if me watching her ads and clicking on some helps her channel out, then I would gladly do it. I can see why ads do bother some people, though.

    • @jelsmommy
      @jelsmommy ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Let’s all send her $10 just for fun and see what happens!?!?

    • @jelsmommy
      @jelsmommy ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Though I’m not sure exactly how unless she goes live again!! That would work!

    • @jelsmommy
      @jelsmommy ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lindouglass4115 good point 💙

    • @monahardy978
      @monahardy978 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Way to go Becky!!!! Looks wonderful.....😊❤

  • @cynthiab9229
    @cynthiab9229 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    40:13 best part of this video. The realization “friends! We made cheese…” “we’re shredding cheese that we made!” ♥️

  • @justnaturallyme
    @justnaturallyme ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I chuckled at “I’m going to call Josh in” when I looked at the oven and saw his reflection as he was cleaning at the sink area. 😂😂 He didn’t have far to come.😆 That pizza looked good.

  • @chickenruncreations-needlefelt
    @chickenruncreations-needlefelt ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Becky, the easiest sourdough method is what Shay at The Elliot Homestead does. It's a dry starter you can keep in your fridge, then when you want to make something you pull it out, add your flour and water, and let it sit for 12 hours then make your bread or whatever. So much easier than some of the other methods.

  • @mamahallmark
    @mamahallmark ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Just a couple tips...have a bowl of ice water near by to dip your hands in. Put your curd in hot salted water to stretch the mozzarella . Stretch by pulling it up out of the hot water, fold it over itself as you pull it up, not in the kneeding way you were doing it. 😊

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Oh great idea!!

    • @Bev-jt6by
      @Bev-jt6by ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I honestly kept windering why Becky didn't use cold water to help with the hotness of the cheese. Thanks

    • @carolynmills513
      @carolynmills513 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Excellent advice!

    • @sacredmommyhood
      @sacredmommyhood ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @Tara Hallmark.....this is how we do it as well, except we use the hot whey.

    • @joniwasson2866
      @joniwasson2866 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The spadle that you used to mix the dough up would be a great tool to use to stretch out the cheese that will save your hands if you use the whey or other warm liquid.

  • @mjhomestead-livingourdream4436
    @mjhomestead-livingourdream4436 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    I'm not an expert by any means, but I have made mozzarella several times. When it says to stir in an "up and down" movement, it means put your spoon in and come up from the bottom of the pan to the top of the pan moving the spoon around the pan to incorporate all of the rennet. You were doing a back and forth stir. It's also a good idea to pour your rennet through your slotted spoon, moving it around the pan. It more evenly distributes the rennet into the milk doing it this way The purpose of heating the cheese in the microwave is to get as much of the whey out as possible. You can use the whey instead of the microwave, but I've never done it as the purpose is to get the whey out of it, so it never really made any sense to me to do it. You did a really good job on this though. I love making mozzarella cheese. It's so much better than store bought! 😊

  • @Tsunamidragon17
    @Tsunamidragon17 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I have to admit I had a giggle when you said at the end "I'm gonna call Josh in" and I had already spotted him cleaning around the sink on the reflection on the oven. :) He's so nice being so quiet so you can do your recordings. The pizzas and cheese looked amazing, I want to try doing this now. Thanks Becky and keep up the great work.

    • @tibbs4000
      @tibbs4000 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That actually looked like a woman. Perhaps a cleaner or nanny.

  • @MissTaken40
    @MissTaken40 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    I live 10 minutes away from a cheese factory and always heard making cheese was difficult by those who have been employed there. I am stunned and surprised and extremely pleased to see you make cheese at home!
    I had no idea this was possible.
    Thanks again Becky for blowing my mind! :)

    • @lovenotes5299
      @lovenotes5299 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Certain cheeses takes a yr or more to make- Parmasan the imgredients come from Parma Italy and it is so many steps to get the cheese right- temperture is the most important and you have to inspect daily to wipe off liquid /whey off of it, etc

    • @mariettedemarest5173
      @mariettedemarest5173 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Martha Stewart gave a demonstration few yrs ago. Also Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone makes cheese.

    • @marilyncapehart663
      @marilyncapehart663 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thanks for sharing the Cheese making Class., 4-28-2023👍🏽👍🏽❤️

    • @robertlavigne6560
      @robertlavigne6560 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@Mariette Demarest so does Carolyn from homesteading family. It's really fascinating to watch. Who knows I may convince my daughter and sister to make mozzarella cheese and ricotta cheese.

    • @amyrivers4093
      @amyrivers4093 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@Mariette Demarest I've only just found the far house on Boone channel and I'm really enjoying it.😊

  • @jacquespoulemer3577
    @jacquespoulemer3577 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Hi guys. In cheese making, up and down stirring is akin to folding...not moving in a circle
    After making the first infusion of tea you can make a second (some folks go up to 4). The Second infusion will be decaf tea which was better for me at night, and now (at 70) I shouldn't have caffeine at all.
    Becky is a very careful soul, I'm the guy who uses the whey from cheese making for my other baked goods. If you're curious use it instead of milk and or water, start small with pancakes. Then try it in other doughs and cake batters. I never had any trouble with it. Whey is mostly milk proteins and fats with traces of rennet and citric acid (which is just the sourness of lemon juice).
    This was a fun video. The Cheese came up spectacularly. Since I never raised chickens It never occured to me they would enjoy the whey, brilliant. Hugs to all of you JIM Oaxaca Mexico

  • @The.Bees.Knees.
    @The.Bees.Knees. ปีที่แล้ว +91

    You don’t want to stir cheese around the pot. You want to mix up and down, place your spoon on the top and let the milk flow through the slots until you hit the bottom then pull back up, and very gently.

    • @cynthiafisher9907
      @cynthiafisher9907 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      It looks like it still worked, though,so that’s good.

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Good to know!

    • @leighannf.4730
      @leighannf.4730 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What kind of tool or utensil could you mix up and down with best?

    • @Katheverett
      @Katheverett ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@smc2492I think a potato ricer would work really well. I have one with a straight handle, not one the squishes the potato through a tube.

    • @withmandylynn6122
      @withmandylynn6122 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The part where she reads stir up and down I was like what's that mean and then she says idk what that means and then stirs in circles, which is the best I could figure, like back and forth.... Reminds me of fold in the cheese, what does that mean?? Idk ya just fold it in!! 😂

  • @danielletdg8423
    @danielletdg8423 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I loved your reaction to shredding your homemade mozzarella.
    Also, I made a version of the ginger-turmerkc shots, but added fresh pineapple I needed to use and ginger honey I got from a farm I support. It's a bit sweeter than from the store, but I absolutely love it! ❤️ Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @jocelyncalvillo9354
    @jocelyncalvillo9354 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I love your enthusiasm for making your own cheese and realizing that you completed that skill successfully. Congrats!

  • @lindasummer2343
    @lindasummer2343 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    My first try at making cheese was with a quick mock mozzarella. You just heat up the milk to between 160 and 180° and pour in some white distilled vinegar. It’s so exciting to see it turn into one big curd. I have seen the book by David Asher recommended called The Art of Natural Cheese Making and helps to demystify the process of making cheese. Good luck with everybody who wants to learn this fun hobby.

  • @carolcrudder7864
    @carolcrudder7864 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve seen a few homesteaders on TH-cam trying to make cheese. One point Becky made is ALL equipment you use must be extremely clean! I just don’t know when you’ll find the time to make cheese with everything else you do. You are one busy young lady and I give you a lot of credit for being able to do what you do!

  • @319roxanne
    @319roxanne ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Because of you and Jamarell, I am not afraid to make stuff now. It’s funny, I turn 60 next month and way past the age of doubting myself, but thank you! You crack me up, make me smile, make me feel empowered, and just more positive about every day tasks.

  • @missycupp54
    @missycupp54 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I tried making mozzarella years ago and failed horribly. I watch every video you make and learn so much from you and with you. I’m so clumsy, and I make a mess sometimes. I love that you sometimes learn with us. I’m going to try mozzarella making again thanks to you. We are also having pizza tonight because I have your delicious pizza dough in my freezer. Thank you for all you do.

  • @Tzippy323
    @Tzippy323 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have been making mozzarella cheese for many years. I always use low temp pasteurized milk. First, I always let my milk sit on the counter before I start. For example, I take my milk out before I do anything else, like making breakfast. I use liquid rennet because you never get the exact amount when you use the tablets because they don’t cut evenly and some always crumbles. An up and down motion means that you hold the spoon vertically and ‘pump’ up and down. Don’t go in circles or even a small stirring motion. Yes, you can heat your cheese in the whey, and I have done that many times when I don’t have a microwave available. Just so you know, homemade mozzarella cheese does not melt the way commercial cheese does. I invested in an infrared shotgun type thermometer. That way, you don’t have to get your hands into the pot, and checking the temp when you are heating it is easier. Making cheese is exciting and ver fulfilling. Try making some queso fresco using herbs that you grow. I add different herbs to my mozzarella too. Keep up the great work- and never stop learning!

    • @SalLeeHolland
      @SalLeeHolland ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. is there a way to also make it more stringy?

    • @Tzippy323
      @Tzippy323 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SalLeeHolland not really - but if you stretch it more, and I mean really stretch it, you will get a somewhat stringier result.

  • @sherylbrown6943
    @sherylbrown6943 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seeing Josh in the reflection? From the oven .Cleaning.?❤

  • @mustwereallydothis
    @mustwereallydothis ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The up and down motion you're looking for when adding the rennit is kind of like folding egg whites into a cake mix but with liquid. You want to gently bring the milk from the bottom to the top without breaking up too much of the curd that is forming.

  • @qdiddy4152
    @qdiddy4152 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You have inspired me so much, Becky! I make butter regularly now. I just ordered my first scoby, made sour cream for the first time, ordered half a cow, and will be making mozzarella this weekend. I appreciate you and so does my family because they are eating very well. Thank you ❤

    • @voulafisentzidis8830
      @voulafisentzidis8830 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's cheaper to create your own scoby using plain (unflavoured) kombucha and black tea.

  • @kayamo1632
    @kayamo1632 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Hi Becky. In an up and down motion literally means not in a circular motion. Rather take your slotted spoon from the top of your milk to the bottom of the pot - up and down - nothing circular.

    • @cynthiafisher9907
      @cynthiafisher9907 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you know the reason for the stirring needing to be that way?

    • @TheEmbrio
      @TheEmbrio ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Less stirring lets the milk proteins stick to each other (coagulate) more stirring might break the strands

    • @cynthiafisher9907
      @cynthiafisher9907 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TheEmbrio Ok, thanks! I’ve never made cheese.

  • @hjisagirl
    @hjisagirl ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I agree!! So nice to not have ads, and she is such a wonderful teacher,,,even someone like me in my 60’s is learning new things!!

  • @EverydayWonder
    @EverydayWonder ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I just wanted to ask if you have searched for “restaurants going out of business “ to look for an industrial sized mixer or other appliances. Additionally, if you’d rather have new instead of used, you can search for restaurant supply stores in your area. Not all of them require a tax ID to shop.

    • @TheEmbrio
      @TheEmbrio ปีที่แล้ว

      She might have a business for her channel and website..

    • @Katheverett
      @Katheverett ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Our restaurant supply store sells directly to the public.

  • @bernadetteflynn7926
    @bernadetteflynn7926 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Becky😊.
    Greetings from foggy Seattle, yes I have made the trip from Ireland all the way to BC Victoria. I am visiting my daughter Sarah. So I got to visit cos coes, save on foods, Walmart and lowes and many off the places you have frequented over the last few years. I was amazed at the farmers markets and the quality off the produce.
    I was surprised at how expensive dairy and meat was , way more expensive than Ireland. Keep in mind that was Canadian prices. My daughter and I watched your garden updates and I'm thrilled with your progress it looks amazing, my daughter was inspired to start her own small kitchen garden in her new home, so Keep inspiring you are amazing. ❤❤

  • @joannevdm6437
    @joannevdm6437 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Well done Becky! You really deserve your own Food Network Channel!

    • @Sanity_Faire
      @Sanity_Faire ปีที่แล้ว

      @foodnetwork do tags work on here?

    • @Sanity_Faire
      @Sanity_Faire ปีที่แล้ว

      Guess not :/

    • @sandrab4394
      @sandrab4394 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Network channel would be very restrictive.

    • @wendyrotchstein98
      @wendyrotchstein98 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Noooo we want to keep her for ourselves! If that happened they would change the very essence of the Becky we know and love!

    • @amandarae2266
      @amandarae2266 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ehh food network would limit her and make her follow rules etc. Becky wouldn’t enjoy that and it would be soooo different. I like her here lol. We get the real Becky here. But I do think she deserves way more followers!!! She deserves at min a million! She deserves that!

  • @Uprightfossil
    @Uprightfossil ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Becky, I saw that your Danish bread hook broke. If you get another, my suggestion would be to hand wash and not put it in the dishwasher.

  • @olgacooksfrombooks
    @olgacooksfrombooks ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just took a mozzarella making class a couple of weeks ago and in that class we salted the curds and then poured boiling water over the curds and then stretched the cheese right after. The instructor pointed out not to mess with the cheese too much and not squeeze it too much because all of that yummy milk cream will come out. Another interesting thing he said is to not put it in the fridge as it will taste better the next day, but you should eat it within 2 days for best taste! I think the way we did it in the class seemed easier/faster than the microwave option. Something to look into 😊.

  • @deanacamacho5310
    @deanacamacho5310 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Becky, so I literally just watched a mozzarella and ricotta cheese making video from the Zimmerman's. She has a Homestead in Iowa, i think! But how she did it was she kept the curds in the whey and stretched it in the warm near hot whey and it seemed like it might have been a little uncomfortable because of the heat but it seemed like it was an easier process to get the curds to stick together and also she didn't stir it as much as you did after the rennet was added.She kept the curds pretty big and her curds came together pretty quick. She stretched some and cut rods to make string cheese for her kids' lunches! Cool!

  • @anikavoukian8193
    @anikavoukian8193 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Becky, you have inspired me! I love your spirit of wanting to learn and the positive attitude you have in the learning process. I watch every single one of your videos with my 12 year old daughter, and I am so glad she gets to see such a positive role model in action. God bless you, Becky! Keep doing what you’re doing! I’ve been wanted to make cheese for YEARS and you finally gave me the push to do it! I wanted to make Armenian string cheese, so that’s what I did! After making the curds, you simply keep stretching and twisting, and then braid it. It turned out great! I also kept the whey and made a bunch of waffle with it for freezer breakfasts.

  • @ThirdTimeAroundRanch
    @ThirdTimeAroundRanch ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Sourdough is so simple to keep alive. I have left my starter in the fridge for 3 months without touching it and when I wanted to make some bread I just fed it the night before and it was ready to go... Josh's reflection in the oven during your outro was cute. My husband is always cleaning up after my cooking also.

    • @melaniecalderon8973
      @melaniecalderon8973 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      See, this is why I was confused because she said at the end she was going to call Josh inside for pizza. Someone was outside in the video maybe shoveling snow, maybe it was him?
      That's why I'm thinking maybe it was her mom in the reflection. Sorry I was late to this. Just catching up on some older videos.

  • @katharvey7324
    @katharvey7324 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Becky, when I made cheese, I froze the whey and then freeze dried it. Worked perfectly, and it can be used for so many things! And yes, you can heat the whey on the stove and dunk the cheese into the whey instead of microwaving.

  • @thewhitehorsefarm
    @thewhitehorsefarm ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Good afternoon sweet Becky!
    I thought you should know, if I need something from Amazon, I always go to your storefront first to see if it’s there, so that you get credit for the sale. Also, I’ve bought a Roo Apron and Greenstalks with your links.

  • @vjohnson2400
    @vjohnson2400 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Becky it was so interesting watching you make mozzarella today and you did a great job. I love that you’re not intimidated trying new skills. I still love to try new things in the kitchen myself even though I’ve been cooking and baking for almost 60 years. It’s really satisfying when it goes well.

  • @amyestes9510
    @amyestes9510 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You can see someone cleaning up the kitchen in the reflection of the oven at the end of this video 😂

  • @marybk882
    @marybk882 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Becky, check your kombucha ratios. Standard practice is 2 cups starter (which is actually the scoby - the pellicle is a byproduct of fermentation and not needed to brew) and enough water to make a gallon.

  • @bonneymoseley1159
    @bonneymoseley1159 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes I hate commercials! Thank you Becky!

  • @debbieleavitt2603
    @debbieleavitt2603 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Becky absolutely love your enthusiasm/energy when making homemade cheese!!!😊

  • @KimH831
    @KimH831 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I went to Cabot cheese factory and did a tour once and they make butter out of the whey and sold it only in there store there. Best butter hands down!!! I chuckled when you said you were going to call Josh in to try the pizza because I could see his or someone’s image in the oven door behind you. I assumed it was Josh. 😂

    • @helenlecornu1651
      @helenlecornu1651 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It looks like a housekeeper - it was someone who was cleaning and it def. was not Josh.

  • @Aragedie
    @Aragedie ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the excitement you got when shredding the cheese. I totally understand! Making something that turns out so well is so rewarding. Thank you for sharing!

  • @BewitchedBeckatha
    @BewitchedBeckatha ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watching you shred the cheese and seeing how excited you get... You have so much joy and I love it so much!

  • @nikkipatriot8764
    @nikkipatriot8764 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love your videos Becky!!! They’re so relaxing while I’m home basically doing what you’re doing 💕💕💕

  • @princessalways4eva
    @princessalways4eva ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve always wanted to make mozzarella. This video is perfect for me. Now I have the courage to try. Thank you Becky.😊

  • @janabney2765
    @janabney2765 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching all the challenges you are willing to tackle gives me courage to try my hand at being more creative in the kitchen. Thanks so much for that Becky

  • @cynthiaarmstronghopefulhom9672
    @cynthiaarmstronghopefulhom9672 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You truly inspire me Becky, and the excitement you should when shredding the cheese put a smile on my face.😊

  • @crazycatlady61
    @crazycatlady61 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How economical was this recipe to make? Compared to just purchasing the equivalent amount of cheese?

  • @amandacorrea2764
    @amandacorrea2764 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Such a fun video! I love hanging out with you, Becky! I’m looking forward to learning how not to kill sourdough with you. 😂

  • @leftywashere5525
    @leftywashere5525 ปีที่แล้ว

    A year or so ago I was good at making kambucha and you’re making me want to start again. It’s perfect because it’s starting to warm up so it ferments a bit faster. Thanks for the inspo!

  • @sogden9356
    @sogden9356 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved your cheese making experience! So proud of you!!

  • @athomewithjenny
    @athomewithjenny ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh Becky, 🤯 you made that look so easy! I am so intimidated with the thought of making my own mozzarella. It's something I really want to do. Maybe now I'll give it a try? Thanks for the video today. I feel like I learned so much! And kombucha too??!! Im so curious! Ive never tried it before ❤ thank you friend

  • @SalLeeHolland
    @SalLeeHolland ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I ordered the kit. This will be a first for me!! I can't wait to add this to my list of skills. I know you can freeze the ones you get in the store, so should be able to do that with these too. I can vacuume pack it to freeze it. This in the long run will save money. I bet it would be great with sliced tomatoes and olive oil and basil or Italian spices.

  • @janofarc3928
    @janofarc3928 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh wow, so happy to see you making this, I have had a cheese kit and book for over a year and just couldn't hit the start button! Thank you Becky! I will be making this! Love all your videos!

  • @amyrivers4093
    @amyrivers4093 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm so excited that you are teaching us to do this. I bought a cheese making kit a long time ago but life got busy and I haven't used it. When I move into the house I'm building I want to slowly start doing these things eg making cheese, baking different types of bread, planting fruit trees and a vegetable garden. I won't do it all at once but I'm determined to do this.

  • @taylorgontkovic4543
    @taylorgontkovic4543 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Becky, The Cheese Marker...How many love it when Becky Surprises herself when ( especially, the 1st time) make something and turns out, Fantastic

  • @nicola.p
    @nicola.p ปีที่แล้ว +9

    With sourdough look up the scrapings method for the starter (Bake with Jack has some good videos) you just keep a tiny bit in the fridge and activate it when you need it, no daily feedings/ waste and no killing it.

    • @kewpiefan72
      @kewpiefan72 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bake With Jack is amazing!

    • @annafcates
      @annafcates ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes this is what I do! I feel like your waisting flour every day just discarding it

    • @nicola.p
      @nicola.p ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@annafcates Same, there are only so many discard crackers you can eat in a week 😂

  • @debragrubbs4067
    @debragrubbs4067 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are sooooo much a “hygienist type” of person. I am one and I teach them. So very precise and perfect. Love your videos.

  • @jchai1343
    @jchai1343 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was awesome Becky ,thanks for always taking us along on your interesting journeys!!! Best videos by far and you keep turning such great entertainment!!

  • @cynthiafisher9907
    @cynthiafisher9907 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This looks like fun! I don’t have the space in my life to do this right now because of gardening. Maybe I’ll figure it out in the winter. You’re amazing!

    • @rosh6378
      @rosh6378 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree!!!... when someone says... I just want to take a moment to recommend (insert whatever here)... my heart sinks a little.

  • @rosekisiel3383
    @rosekisiel3383 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Absolutely loved this video. ❤ You always bring your best to all you do. I've learned so much from you about cooking from scratch, canning, freezer meals, making bread, gradening and so much more. Thank you for being you!

  • @Elisheba79
    @Elisheba79 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was such a fun video! You are right Becky, learning new skills can seem intimidating but I am so inspired to learn.. I tried my hand at sour dough before and will try again.. I’m definitely going to try making homemade Kombucha, I love it! I have made my own homemade butter and I’m going to try making cheese. Thank you for making it look so easy Becky! Everything looked delicious!

  • @J3nn3mac
    @J3nn3mac ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Becky, you have been such an encourager to me to try to learn new skills! I appreciate you! This year so far, I have learned to make hamburger buns and soft white bread, quiche/pie crust and pizza dough, and I've learned to pressure can! Thanks for your efforts to share your learning adventures with us!

  • @forever_seeking
    @forever_seeking ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey just wanted to say you can make your own scoby. I always start my own all because we go on an off the kombucha very often. If you notice how a new scoby forms everytime you restart the process. You can do this with plain store bought kombucha. Same recipe. I just let it go a little longer the first time to get a nice thick scobym

  • @questionmark9819
    @questionmark9819 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great idea to make your own cheese, for anyone wanting try it but is unsure i would recommend paneer as it's relatively simple. Fresh milk, lemon juice or natural yoghurt and salt and it's ready in about half an hour.

  • @toniatalley1977
    @toniatalley1977 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love that you just go for it. I'm so glad everything went so good for you. I'm gonna try to make the cheese. I wanna learn how to make all kinds as well

  • @ritabergren4310
    @ritabergren4310 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are so incredibly inspiring!!

  • @aew6645
    @aew6645 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your joy is just so infectious Becky! Lovely! Have a great day🙂👋

  • @Jax-kj5yo
    @Jax-kj5yo ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi Becky, a great use for the whey is to use it for making bread. Gives a wonderful flavour to all types of bread.

  • @beverlyweaver899
    @beverlyweaver899 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for showing us how it's done

  • @wts7273
    @wts7273 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Becky your positivity and encouragement truly makes my day! Your channel is such a feel-good place. So grateful for your content, you’re always inspiring me!

  • @lovinlifeinmaine9342
    @lovinlifeinmaine9342 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Becky, you are too funny. You just make my day and make me smile. Thank you so much for all you do ❤😊

  • @eileenthomas6342
    @eileenthomas6342 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Becky, I noticed someone else in the background at your sink through your oven window who was that ? and do you have a helper ?.

  • @cassiefratto1862
    @cassiefratto1862 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! I’m fascinated! Becky thank you so much for showing this to us.

  • @1RodeoMom
    @1RodeoMom ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This looks like a fun project for me to try in the future after my garden is planted. Here in Tx we are having a nice wet spring needed rain but it is delaying our garden planting. We have had a hail storm and forecast is for 2+ inch to Tennis ball size hail. Had to move all our plants in garage so we could park our vehicle back in. What an excellent use of the whey and great idea!! I am starting my sour dough when we get back from our north trip with my 90 yr old father in law.

  • @robertmaylock9532
    @robertmaylock9532 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sorry to hear you broke your Danish Dough Whisk, but I thought people sent you three of them; surely you didn't break them all. If so, you'll get three more in the next two weeks since you mentioned it.

  • @canadiannavywife434
    @canadiannavywife434 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    #62... whoot whoot... Whey is amazing... you can use it to start your fermented citrus, the water for making dough, use it in cakes, muffins and crusts. Take a direct shot of it once a day for good gut health, for you and your pets... dogs and cats too. Of course you can make ricotta, but you can always freeze it for your bone broths... Hugs from Esquimalt

  • @snuffelbuf
    @snuffelbuf ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was fun to watch. Thanks Becky❤

  • @beverlybolden3401
    @beverlybolden3401 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You seemed so happy while you were filming this episode. Whatever it was, the cheese or the kombucha or whatever, it makes me happy that you're happy!

  • @tashahoyt4205
    @tashahoyt4205 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can also use the whey and make ricotta cheese

  • @nikkipatriot8764
    @nikkipatriot8764 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I’ve also been wanting to make homemade mozzarella, so maybe this will be the push to go for it. I started making homemade Greek yogurt about 3 months ago and my family loves it 💕💕💕

  • @aura-leekistner1810
    @aura-leekistner1810 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just ordered the scoby, recipe book, and glass bottles! ❤❤ I love kambucha, and its health benefits, making at home will be fantastic! Thank you Becky!❤❤

  • @mindyskidder
    @mindyskidder ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You made that cheese making look both easy & challenging (I'm a HUGE pansy when it comes to hot hands) ... I grew up near a cheese factory (and stop every time I'm in the area because they have some of the best cheese curds AND I get to support a small local family business) and was really used to fresh cheese. Now I live 8 hours away and have found no cheese factories anywhere close to me -- so I might have to give this a try :) Thanks Becky!

  • @cindymoore9096
    @cindymoore9096 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The mozzarella looks great!
    Another fun easy cheese to master is paneer. (Milk & lemon juice or citric acid). It would make a great addition to your curries. =) I like to air fry cubes of it and add them to various sauces/gravies.

  • @user-np4wz7ho2m
    @user-np4wz7ho2m ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Спасибо за новое вдохновляющее видео! Много лет "собираюсь" окунуться в сыроварение, но всё что то останавливает - спасибо за напоминание. Becky, ты не думала о приготовлении домашних колбасок, сосисок, ветчины? Это тоже очень затягивающее и интересно) и поскольку у тебя есть доступ к качественному мясу - для тебя это будет просто. Есть такие же наборы для приготовления ветчины/колбас, как и для приготовления сыра - на любой рецепт, но всегда можно начать с нитритной соли и своих любимых специй. И конечно нужен термометр.

  • @justplaintara9028
    @justplaintara9028 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I moved on from ricotta to cream cheese and a few videos ago when you were making your pumpkin loaf, I was thinking that you needed to learn to make cream cheese.
    Sooooo good!

  • @lindysmallwood2039
    @lindysmallwood2039 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh my gosh!!!! Can’t wait to make cheese. That was amazing. Thank you so much for this video. You make learning so much fun. Blessings ❤️🌺

  • @melindaonamission9511
    @melindaonamission9511 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Whey will last a long time in the fridge so I always save it in jars when I make my yogurt. You can use it to feed your sourdough and just generally use in place of other liquids in recipes.

    • @gabbs-7064
      @gabbs-7064 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you use it to feed the sourdough?

    • @melindaonamission9511
      @melindaonamission9511 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gabbs-7064 just use it in place of the water portion.

  • @minnamae25
    @minnamae25 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My neighbor raises goats and she is the master cheese maker. I could eat her cheese everyday. She makes a sharp curd cheese and I love putting that on my pizza and in my mac n cheese. She told me that i need to learn how to make cheese because they give us a lot of milk. ❤

  • @nanaoften1977
    @nanaoften1977 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You did a great job! I enjoy your videos so much. Thanks for taking us along with all your adventures in cooking, preserving and gardening.

  • @annmariecuratolo383
    @annmariecuratolo383 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing this Becky, I have been wanting to do this myself, and now seeing you do it, I am way less intimidated.

  • @HeatherKerr-ns5sx
    @HeatherKerr-ns5sx ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hi Becky, i just watched Chelsea from Little Mountain Ranch make homemade mozzarella and i believe yogurt(from the whey)! She has some awesome tips on her video of it! You did an awesome job!

    • @karenwalker4764
      @karenwalker4764 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I watched her to , don’t remember her putting it in the microwave .

    • @HeatherKerr-ns5sx
      @HeatherKerr-ns5sx ปีที่แล้ว

      No I don't think she did!

    • @HeatherKerr-ns5sx
      @HeatherKerr-ns5sx ปีที่แล้ว

      @@karenwalker4764 no i don't think she did!

  • @dijobson1204
    @dijobson1204 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just curious - if you doubled your milk, did you also double your water, citric acid and rennet?

  • @J_LOVES_ME
    @J_LOVES_ME ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the kombucha inspo - I'm giving it a try! And really cool to see the homemade mozz!

  • @Georgann-tb4lp
    @Georgann-tb4lp ปีที่แล้ว

    Tks for the pepper trick❤good job on the cheese🦋❣️

  • @Bobbijart444
    @Bobbijart444 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hey friend!! ❤ I'm glad to see you today! The day as gotten a little better 😌 🤗❤️

  • @rachelfrees1268
    @rachelfrees1268 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved watching this cheese making. Please continue practicing and learn to make other cheese. ✔️. The regular flour has been bleached, thus difference of colors. You are such a breath of fresh air. Keep on teaching us ole gals.❤

  • @brendam4965
    @brendam4965 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Becky! You’re the best. I love watching you and all the fabulous things you do!

  • @futurefolk9919
    @futurefolk9919 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well good on you Becky🤗. What an accomplishment! I would really like to try cheese making but I'm still wrapping my head around gardening. Guy the canning thing down so progress.

  • @kambriegaddis4127
    @kambriegaddis4127 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You don’t have to purchase a new scoby!! If you purchase a plain kombucha from the store you can make a brand new one at home. It just takes a few extra days.

  • @rainwaterrefugehomestead2267
    @rainwaterrefugehomestead2267 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I was going to ask you when/if you planned on adding dairy animals to your homestead. I decided not to and then you said maybe one day. Even if you dont do it, the idea of seeing you on that journey is sooo exciting!!

  • @christychester8806
    @christychester8806 ปีที่แล้ว

    We are traveling the same road ... I recently started making kombucha, I have been studying cheese-making, and I have been making several things with sourdough after making my own starter. Even though I am much older than you (I'm 59), I relate to your videos and learn many things by watching them. Thanks for sharing all your information! :)

  • @jillrakus914
    @jillrakus914 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, Becky, I bought the same kit several months ago and have been afraid to use it. I'm going to try after watching you. Thanks for being real.