by Timothy Rutt
The Institute of Domestic Technology (there's something really steampunk about that name) is holding three courses on cheese-making in Altadena In October, November, and December.
Milkcrafting 101 on Oct. 8 teaches you how to make yogurt, kefir, crème fraiche, cottage cheese, paneer and fresh chevre. Milkcrafting 102 on Nov. 12 will talk about mold-ripened cheeses, how to serve and cook with them, and how to successfully pair them with wine. Milkcrafting 103 looks at how to make hard cheeses as well as how to make butter from both goat and cow's milk.
The classes all take place at the Mariposa Creamery (aka Zane Grey Estate) from 9:30 AM-2 PM, and include a rustic farm lunch. Classes are limited to 12 students, and are $225 each or $595 for the series.
More information is here.
