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I had this issue with some giardiniera that I was fermenting a while back. Tasted fine but definitely ropey. I let it ferment another 2 weeks and the issue cleared up with no hint of ick. Turns out the viscous issue is a bacteria that's still doing it's thing so the ferment wasn't completed...

Or make soup with it. Sauerkraut Soup sounds strange at first, but it's really tasty.

I've had the same issue with the mozz not stretching. First, it was because I added way too much citric acid. The second time I added the correct amount of citric and had the same problem. Now I'm thinking part of the issue is the milk I'm using. While it says pasteurized on the label, it could...

Mohegan Sun casino in CT is fun to walk around even if you're not into gambling. The architecture is absolutely fantastic and a feast for the senses. If you go there, hit up the Wombi Rock lounge (I could be wrong on the name), but it's a super fun lounge where the ceiling is a planetarium. If...

Another returning brewer checking in. I wasn't planning on getting out of the hobby about 4 years ago, but I left my partner and moved into a tiny apartment. All the beer and wine making things had to go since they wouldn't fit, and I couldn't drink that much all by myself. Now a few years...

I'd name him Rambo Eggbert since you don't know what part of the 'Athlete or Nerd' spectrum he'll grow up to be. This way, he can go by his first or middle name and still sound cool around his friends.

To add to the threadjacking, you're definitely right that it doesn't have to be a spendy hobby. I was thinking more about acquiring some type of cheese cave, and the potential costs of milk if using the store bought raw stuff. I vaguely recall seeing a half gallon of raw milk at a grocery...

Yeah, that surprised me as well. When I first weighed it after hanging, it was about 2 lb 7 oz. After letting it sit for 3 days it really condensed and seemed to lose a ton of whey. But the texture is really good, so no complaints there. Also the type of milk I used could be a factor. I'd...

Made hot dogs from scratch and pepperoni this past Sunday. We smoked some of the pepperoni (on the left in the pic) and the hot dogs (on the right side of the pic), and both are great. The other chunk of pepperoni is currently dry curing in a tote for a few weeks.

This past weekend was an adventure in feta! I used 2 gallons of whole milk from some grocery store brand. I figure why use the ultra fancypants stuff on a first batch in case something goes terribly wrong. The whole process took a few days (I started on Sunday and finished up Wednesday), but...

That looks great! It's awesome that you can get raw milk from a friend; I hope that cuts down on the cost of this hobby.

Speaking of German beers, if you felt like a coast trip to Lincoln City, check out AutoBahn 101. They have some good imports and really good schnitzel. http://www.facebook.com/autobahn101

Hi everyone! I've been away for a bit, but now I'm glad to be back on the forum. It's nice to see some familiar names are still around! Anyways, life events a few years ago caused me to sell all my wonderful beer and wine making gear. Now that life is normal, I'd like to get back on the...

Here's the follow up to the ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCgkTeuJkR8

It looks like life shifted in an unexpected direction and I'm out of the wine hobby. Here's what we have (links are craigslist): Italian floor corker and a nearly full bag of #9 corks $110 This corker is amazing. I've used her once and she took some hassle out of bottling day...

In please.

My curiosity got the best of me, so after a quick scour of the entire internet, I found One article supporting the 'we' from some mommy blog. And the comment section (which far exceeds the article length) is full of people just as annoyed as the folk in this thread. NOONE tell CG that his...

Double dog dare you to try! Report back here with the outcome.

I'll play devil's advocate. But first, let me say that I'm one half of a childless (by choice) couple, so everything after this statement is just what I've observed, not what I've (we've? :)) lived through. I can see why people say "we're pregnant" (hint: it's just semantics). The...

Very cute! Merry Christmas! :mug: