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    Default Real Vegan Cheese: Kite Hill (CA, USA)

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    Soft Ripened

    Soft Ripened is a velvety cheese with a white, fluffy rind. It has a tangy mushroomy flavor profile with a rich, silky texture and pungent aromatics. This cheese is best served straight from the refrigerator and pairs well with white grapes.
    Suggested wine pairing:
    A dry white wine such as a Chardonnay with fruit or citrus notes or even Champagne.









    I am impressed!

    The Brie type I tried ( Soft Ripened) could fool any omni. Best part: cultured almond milk, enzymes and salt and... nothing else!

    Now I am on a quest to produce my own.
    Their secret enzyme is in fact not so secret -thistle rennet- used for centuries in Goat cheeses in Spain/Portugal.
    Summer is past so where do I get dry-but-still-purple thistle stamens? Cardoon, artichoke or globe will all do.
    the only animal ingredient in my food is cat hair

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    Default Re: Real Vegan Cheese: Kite Hill (CA, USA)

    That's an interesting idea, I never knew you could use that as rennet. I can't see anyone selling dried thistles etc, but OTOH they must be in season somewhere in the world!

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    Default Re: Real Vegan Cheese: Kite Hill (CA, USA)

    Found it!

    Liquid Thistle Vegetable Rennet $20 from Artisan Geek http://artisangeek.com/
    (Select Size: 2 fl-oz / 60ml)

    Also ordered a few cheese-molds and two cultures (most are not vegan).

    Stocked up on nuts so now just waiting for the post... mmm nut-cheese
    the only animal ingredient in my food is cat hair

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    Default Re: Real Vegan Cheese: Kite Hill (CA, USA)

    Well done Pat! Let us know how it goes.

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