The October Guild meeting was held at my place in Monroe. After a tour we discussed Open Creamery Day, our letter to the governor, and a possible Peter Dixon workshop on Italian Cheese Styles we’re working on arranging for this fall, or next Spring if necessary. I showed off the two Tommes I made for our Holiday Tomme celebration, visually explaining why it’s preferable to brine the Tomme when it comes out of the mold, instead of dry salting.
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Posts about Workshops, Meetings, Festivals and conferences with a focus on cheese, dairy and agriculture.
Meeting: Olde Oak Farm
We had a very pleasant meeting with Scott, Arline, and everyone at Olde Oak Farm in Maxfield, north of Orono. Most interesting was a tour of Scott’s mobile cheese plant — a 12′ x 32′ structure complete with instant hot water, refrigeration, a twelve cheese press, and room for a walk-in cooler — which he moved from his previous location in Orono to this site. As he explained: “We were making cheese within fifteen minutes of the cheese plant being set down on the site.” Not only is the plant mobile, but almost everything in it is mobile, set on wheels. He has made every effort to reduce the lugging and lifting chores of the cheesemaker.
Benefit Supper For Painted Pepper Farm
BENEFIT SUPPER
Lisa Reilich of Painted Pepper Farm was in a serious auto accident on May 25th. She needs our help. Join us for a spaghetti supper with salad and dessert and silent auction to help Lisa and her three girls.
DATE: July 24th, 2010
PLACE: First Congregational Church of Ellsworth
TWO SEATINGS: 5pm & 6pm
PRICE: $8 per person at the door & $7 before July 20th
Sponsored in part by:
Mix & Match 4-H Goat Club, First Congregational Church, and many generous donations from friends and business associates of Lisa Reilich. For more information or to purchase tickets before July 20th, contact Ruth Tainter 664-7520 or Lore Lipkvich 537-5673. Also, contributions can be mailed to Ruth Tainter.