Some months ago, I wanted to try out the cheese press I built.

I found a great site for supplies and super-specific, descriptive tutorials/recipes with LOTS of photos, New England Cheesemaking Supply Company.

I made their colby cheese, which turned out so good, by the way.  Aside from having lots of pans to wash, it was actually easy to make my own hard cheese.  I was amazed.  Even the kids liked it.

I think the best part for me, next to slicing into the wax and serving it, tasting it, was simply holding the waxed cheese in my hand, turning it over, marveling at it. Patting it. It felt so good, smooth and perfect and solid. Small pleasures are the best, right?

I was very excited when the folks at New England Cheesmaking Company got in touch and offered to sponsor a product giveaway for our readers.

Not everyone has a press for hard cheeses, and not everyone is going to be in the mood for making their own mozzarella, but who can resist:

Mild Yogurt

Fromage Blanc

Buttermilk

Creme fraiche

Fromagina

Creamy Yogurt

AND

Sour Cream?

Not moi, for certain sure.

We’re giving away the first three to one winner and the last four to another winner.  Now that may not be entirely fair, but we have seven items and that’s the way the dairy cultures, amigos.  We may make you play rock, paper, scissors to see who gets what.

These are all direct set, easy to use cultures and they each come as a 5-pk.

To enter to win, comment on this post and tell us your favorite dairy product.

I know. Tough one, isn’t it? Making you work for it.

ENTRIES ARE NOW CLOSED.  WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BEGINNING MONDAY, JULY 16.  THANKS FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS!