Cheese and History in One (or more) Bite: Caerphilly
Caerphilly cheese. Have you heard of it? Welsh in origin, it’s one of the lesser known British Isle cheeses–at least here in the States. I had my first bite in the 2010s while attending a cheese science conference in Somerset, England. Somerset is a prime dairying area in South West England. In fact the conference was held at…
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A Cut Scene from My New Novel
This unedited deleted “darling” (as we writers call the scenes and characters we love but must amputate from a story) is from the April 2024 version of Assisted Living: Book One of the Old Grove Lake Trilogy, a cozy-eco horror folk tale. It takes place at the end of Chapter One. I cut it when…
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The Goatie Boyz: Pack Goats Extraordinaire
At 225 pounds, Bob is a natural linebacker, while his roommate, and twin brother, Bill, who tips the scales at 200 pounds, was born a philosopher. No one could be prouder of these twin fellows than their parents, Barbara Rich and Howard Freiman of Bayside, California. The fact that the brothers still live at home… and…
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Book Excerpt: Goats in America, A Cultural History, by Tami Parr
The following is from the newest book by Tami Parr, Goats in America, a Cultural History. I had the good fortune of reading an advance copy of this important and entertaining work! If you love goats and history, this book’s a must read. Please visit Bookshop.org to purchase online from your favorite local independent bookstore,…
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Geotrichum candidum: Fun Fungal Facts
I recently had a question from a newsletter subscriber about the cheesemaking microbe Geotrichum candidum. Specifically, the person wanted to know sources for the fungus for cheesemaking. Rather than try to answer this lengthy topic in an email, I decided a post on the subject might be fun to write. There are two very important…
Keep readingFarmstead Cheesemaking Class in Humbolt Co
August 19-21st at Spring Hill Farmstead Goat Cheese, Bayside, California I’m excited to be back to teaching this three day immersive, hands-on class we used to hold at Pholia Farm. Karin (kuh-rin) Eide owner and cheesemaker of Spring Hill Farmstead Goat Cheese is hosting the small class at her dairy and creamery. There are currently…
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I’m the author of two novels and seven books on dairy, cheese, and animal care topics. My posts here are meant to augment the content of my books. I hope you enjoy! Please search the archives for more.