The Whey of the World Don’t throw it a-Whey !

Whey is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained. It is a byproduct of the manufacture of cheese or casein and has several commercial uses. Sweet whey is a byproduct produced during the manufacture of rennet types of hard cheese, like Cheddar or Swiss cheese. Acid whey (also known as sour whey) is a byproduct produced during the making of acid types of dairy products, such as cottage cheese or strained yogurt. You do …

Benefits Of Caraway Seeds

If there are ingredients that are beneficial to the skin, hair and health alike, then caraway seeds will top that list. These super seeds are a gourmet spice used all over the world for their distinctive aromatic flavour and health benefits! So let’s take a closer look at how this ‘spice extraordinaire’ can help us …

What Can Be Done With Whey

You've conquered your demons and made cheese- good for you!!  (If you haven't yet made cheese, join one of our cheesemaking classes in Berkeley, CA or check out our home cheesemaking kits - you won't regret it).  Now you find yourself with a pound of delicious homemade cheese and three quarts of whey!  What to do with all that protein-rich goodness? …

Is All Whey The Same

After reading this far, you have probably already answered NO and, of course, you are right. It all depends on the cheese you make and your milk. By now you know the component mix and amount of whey will vary substantially. One of the most substantial difference in whey and how it is used will …

What Is Whey And Why So Much

The take-away from the previous section is that whey is mostly water, with varying quantities of all of the goodies that milk has to offer, leaching into it as the curds drain. The amounts of each component will depend on the type of cheese you are making and the process to get there. In a …

Where Does It Comes From

If you have been making cheese for any amount of time, you probably already know that whey is essentially the water you are trying to remove from the curds in order to make cheese. Lets first talk about milk used for cheese making and its components. Protein (Casein) is one of the components you should be …

The Whey of the World Don’t throw it a-Whey !

You do your best to buy the best milk you can for making cheese and when you are done you have a couple of pounds of great cheese BUT......... What about all of that whey you have left? Why is there so much whey and what can you do with it? For some time now, we have been …

What Can Be Done With Whey

Sweet whey is the liquid that comes from making cheese with rennet, like cheddar or Swiss. Acid whey is the by-product of cultured dairy products like sour cream or yogurt. Both types of whey are super rich in protein, vitamins and minerals, so we want to find ways to use them up instead of pouring them down the drain. 1. Use …

How to eat Pumpkin Seeds

Know that many people prefer to eat pumpkin seedswhole, along with the shell. If you toast or roast your pumpkin seeds to perfection, the outer shells don't really need to be removed in order to enjoy the seedinside, although some people like doing this. Pry the pumpkin shell open and get at just the seed. Ways to Eat Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin …

How To Eat Pumpkin And Pumpkin Seeds

You can munch on the pumpkin seeds with some salt. The seeds are actually nuts like the almonds and peanuts. You can find them tasty and use them in desserts and other sweet dishes. You can cook, boil the pumpkins and eat them daily. You can fry some juicy slices of pumpkins in olive oil, …