Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking for Would be Cheesemakers by Ruth Paget

Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking by Gianaclis Caldwell - quick review by Ruth Paget

Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking by Gianaclis Caldwell is a technical guide for people who really want to make cheese and create a company to do it.

I bought this book as a follow-up to my Wisconsin Dairyland 2026 Vacation.  The book was more than I needed, but I am glad to know  that:

Cheese has four basic ingredients:

-milk

-starter similar to what is used in yogurt

-coagulant, which can be rennet, vinegar, or lemon juice

-salt

When coagulant is added the milk separates into curds (solids) and whey (liquid).

When solid cheese sets, the inside is called the paste and the outside is called the rind.

This knowledge is enough for me. 

If you want to make cheeee, Caldwell’s book has the details:

https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Artisan-Cheesemaking-Home-Scale-Producers/dp/1603583327/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=1I5YU8JVM9FTV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rQxrvQTUWlSLVK-PMyGQT4S4qN1QgnXzggSLsp0Ok4FvD_5iNDQVJjgo98o3jHwB4rv9x26QBl6M_SX76pkvNDLN6XuUBZHj2f3A0ROP5aIK6Bhsx0wU9BSJJsUOkLl9OQH3HVLLlHW6qgOsMRDsjSs5YpyrhvsvuJG_HimukuXqtUzGk8AJHLW5ZiA6_Slk1WvbaehMD0sIV1F_1i17Kw.ONp0SOL9dmr7Hh4SLoCvuYGJ3kD0zcAFgm8hgmAaOGg&dib_tag=se&keywords=artisanal+cheesemaking&qid=1793069187&sprefix=artisinal+cheesemaking%2Caps%2C257&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

Have fun reading!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games 

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Wisconsin’s Paper Industry Might Need Salespeople by Ruth Paget

Wisconsin’s Paper Industry is Huge by Ruth Paget

My Wisconsin Dairyland 2026 Vacation reminded me that Wisconsin has industrial forests and a large paper industry that employs more people than you would think.

Every disaster in the US has my Wisconsin family remarking, “Buy toilet paper.”  They also want the entire country to send greeting cards and write letters.

I think the craft-that-can-become art of journaling they would certainly encourage as well.  

People interested in paper industry jobs might want to check the websites for the following companies listed on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website:

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/forestbusinesses/industries

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Blank Journals - a basic tool to be part of the creator economy reposted by Ruth Paget

Basic journals and pens are the basic tools of the creator economy whether you are writing, planning a video shoot, sketching in art museums, or noting ways to save money in 2026 - 2027.

TikTok has been featuring journaling materials from the most basic to the elaborate.

I have posted the following TikTok video for readers to see the kinds of items being advertised for the holidays:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTfVXaU3C/

Have fun journaling!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Starbucks Key Chain Bangles Advent Calendar on Sale Now reposted by Ruth Paget

Starbucks has a cute coffee cup keychain bangles Advent calendar on sale.

For more information, check out the TikTok video below:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTf45DuMU/

Happy Holidays!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany +!5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Bonne Maman Mini Pots for Celebrating Advent by Ruth Paget

Costco is selling 12 mini pots of Bonne Maman jam for $15.99 at its Sand City, California store near Monterey.

Two boxes would give two people enough jam for toast in the morning for the 24 days before Christmas.

The mini pots are individually wrapped to look like gifts.

They can be placed on a mantle or window sill and opened daily.

They are a thoughtful way to begin an Advent day.

By Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

Pumpkin Roll Down Ocean Avenue on October 24, 2026 in Carmel, California reposted by Ruth Paget

Carmel-by-the-Sea’s (California) annual Pumpkin Roll down hilly Ocean Avenue to Carmel Beach for smashing is happening on October 24, 2026.

Details about this free event where pumpkins are provided follow:

https://whatsupmonterey.com/events/community-events/annual-pumpkin-roll/2883

Have a smashing good time!

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of th Novgorod and Bento War Games + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory games

UChicago's New Sydney, Australia Study Abroad Program Field Notes reposted by Ruth Paget

UChicago’s Sydney, Australia Study Abroad Program Enjoys Excellent Start reposted by Ruth Paget 

The University of Chicago’s new study abroad program in Sydney, Australia analyzes environment, geography, and urbanization. UChicago’s inaugural 3-week study abroad program in Sydney led by assistant professor Christopher Kindell features much trekking to and in Sydney’s 20+ museums, learning why the city looks like it does based on history and geography, and visiting parks and geographical sites outside the city to understand past development and future challenges as Sydney expands. 

Details about UChicago’s recent study abroad program to Sydney, Australia follow from a UChicago News article: 

https://news.uchicago.edu/story/new-study-abroad-program-takes-student-across-sydney-observe-australias-multilayered-history?mkt_tok=MjUwLUNRSC05MzYAAAGlA6PVGQQlzA-Yvf25UUn2ynzkBC6qNrUnVE8vQfy2lpZL0Sj7bSth8LAFl7o6vRB0D9yrBz3KCCXjIaM6DSyn4mgeslSTmxKvBKjT_NfSDwnIHus

This sounds like a great college experience.

Reposted by Ruth Paget

-author Eating Soup with Chopsticks, Marrying France, and Europe’s Lessons written during overseas duty in Germany + 5 other Kindle books

-developer of the Novgorod and Bento War Gams + 8 Classical Western Civilization War Games

-developer of food and beverage knowledge games

-creator of online exhibits about San Miguel Arcangel Mission, French baguette making, and the Carmel Valley History Center

-creator of French travel and culture games

-writer of 2000+ Central Coast California lifestyle blogs

-family genealogist

-developer of 9 music theory blogs