tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55554914262786074.post2760726132977533167..comments2024-01-10T02:45:43.428-08:00Comments on Homestead Wannabes: Raw Soured Cream CheeseCheesemakin' Mammahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12654726238107266586noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55554914262786074.post-34887885855517192182011-12-15T12:50:44.190-08:002011-12-15T12:50:44.190-08:00Oh, and I forgot to mention that you can drink it ...Oh, and I forgot to mention that you can drink it straight, or add it to smoothies. I don't like it straight, but it is good with flavoring of some sort.Cheesemakin' Mammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654726238107266586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55554914262786074.post-56815115296913200712011-12-15T12:49:56.622-08:002011-12-15T12:49:56.622-08:00No, it doesn't have to separate down to the bo...No, it doesn't have to separate down to the bottom. If you open the jar, and you see clear whey, it is ready to drain using the dishtowel/colander method. <br /><br />I use keep a jar of whey in my fridge at all times. It is a natural preservative. I use it in my ketchup and mayo. The rest, I pour into a jar and give it to the lady I get milk from and she gives it to her pigs. Whey-fed pigs are particularly healthy to eat. Another thing I will do is put in on my compost pile. All those live enzymes get things moving quick and it is putting wonderful vitamins and minerals into your soil. So sorry it has taken me a long time to get back to you. Thank you for your patience! Let me know if you have anymore questions.Cheesemakin' Mammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654726238107266586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55554914262786074.post-69718852709965201682011-12-07T03:53:30.918-08:002011-12-07T03:53:30.918-08:00I made my cream cheese and kept the whey, and it i...I made my cream cheese and kept the whey, and it is sitting in my fridge ...so glad I ran across your blog! I have two questions: I have tried two batches of the cream cheese/whey,but I never had the whey separate down near the bottom of the jar like a friend told me it would do. The first batch was sitting in a colder spot (near an outside wall)I let set for 7 days. There was whey on the top, I just ended up making it and it seems like it all worked, it just has a strong flavor. No big deal, I can work around that. The second batch I let set 4 days and then I strained that one, too. Am I doing something wrong that the whey never settles down towrds the bottom of the jar? I used a half gallon jar both times<br /><br />Second question...practical things to do with the whey? I didn't see anything specific on your site. Is this whey similar to the high quality whey protein powder (very convenient for my hubby to take to work but very expensive!)ByHisStripesnoreply@blogger.com