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Cheese Press
There are a lot of inventions that were created to make lives easier. It is interesting to know that some inventions were kept alive by traditions starting centuries ago. Without certain invention we wouldn’t have what we have today. Cheese is one of those inventions.
Without the invention of a cheese press hard cheeses would be impossible to create. The most common cheeses before the press was invented were ricotta and cottage cheese. Before the press most cheeses were drained. The tradition of cheese presses has been passed down through the middle ages
Mozzarella di Bufala
Mozzarella di Bufala or buffalo mozzarella is delicious cheese made from the milk of water buffalos. The Italian city of Aversa is where buffalo mozzarella originated. Although buffalo mozzarella is made elsewhere, Italy is home to a $430 million a year buffalo mozzarella industry, with 16 percent of the cheese sold abroad.
To make buffalo mozzarella, cheese curds must be created by adding rennet to the water buffalo milk. Once the curds are firm they are cut into large pieces and are stirred over heat so the curds separate from the whey. When the whey is separated, the mozzarella cheese is put into a cheese hoop where the curds firm into a ball. At this point the curds achieve a pH level of 5.2 or 5.5 and can be kneaded into the consistency we consider mozzarella cheese.
A Lesson of Playing by the Rules
I had to learn the hard way that it’s not always best to play hide-and-go-seek outside. On my 8th birthday, my parents threw me a fabulous party at our house. There were colorful streamers and balloons everywhere and an ice cream cake. We had a piñata and a bouncy castle; all of the things that a child could wish for on their birthday celebration. However, the day took a turn for the worse when we started up a game of hide-and-seek in the backyard.
I remember my friend Michelle counting to 30 as we all dashed to find the very best hiding place. We weren’t allowed to leave the backyard, but I was determined to not be found first. So I bent the rules just a little bit and wandered into the neighbor’s yard to seek out my place of hiding. Before I knew it I was trapped in some kind of stainless steel enclosure. And the worst part was nobody came outside of the boundaries to look for me until about an hour later.
What the Heck is Whey Protein?
Whey protein is a mixture of globular proteins isolated from whey, the liquid material created as a by-product of cheese production. During the cheese making process, the whey is often kept in a separate cheese vat so it can be utilized in supplements and other products. Some preclinical studies in rodents have suggested that whey protein may influence glutathione production and possess anti-inflammatory or anti-cancer properties; however, human data are lacking.
Whey protein is commonly marketed and ingested as a dietary supplement, most commonly in the form of whey protein powder. Various health claims have been attributed to it in the alternative medicine community. Whey is a common allergen, and is responsible for a significant proportion of cow milk allergies. In people without milk allergies, whey protein is generally considered safe.
Easy Savings with Reconditioned Tools
There’s quite a lot of shopping going on this time of year, and the malls and shopping outlets are packed with shoppers anxious to get that perfect holiday gift for their friends and loved ones this year. For the handyman in your life, you may want to consider getting some tools and equipment.
Sometimes those tools and equipment out at the large tools stores can be a bit pricey, especially for name brand supplies. A way to save a bit of money, and still get a like-new tool is to consider purchasing reconditioned gear. The terms “used” and “reconditioned” aren’t synonymous; reconditioned tools are repaired by factory personnel and are backed by the full manufacturer’s warrantee for parts and workmanship. So a reconditioned valve, screwdriver or wrench will perform like new for a fraction of the price. With a value like that, it doesn’t make any sense not to buy reconditioned products.
Our Burgeoning Dairy Endeavor
A few years ago my wife and I sold our home in the Hamptons and decided to purchase a small farm in our home state of Nebraska. After living in suburban areas for most of our lives, we were ready to reconnect with the pastoral pleasures of the Midwest. Since we’re getting older now, we didn’t want the full rigors of farm life, but we didn’t want to be sedentary all day either.
The homestead came with a small barn, so we decided to focus on raising cows and creating our own dairy products. As I said, we didn’t want much work, so we only bought enough cows to supply ourselves and some of the locals with milk and other dairy products. We started out with the basics, but our small enterprise has blossomed and we recently invested in some new cheese processing equipment.
Making Goods the Modern Way
When I was in elementary school we used to always have a day where we would use old-country methods to create essential goods. There was typically a station for making candles and other practical crafts, such as whittling. One of my favorite activities was churning ice cream or using rudimentary methods for creating other tasty treats.
Thankfully, today we have advanced equipment to make these tasks easier for professionals and homemakers alike. For example, making cheese used to a time-consuming and painstaking task, but now we have industrial cheese making equipment that has streamlined the process.
Stainless Steel Vat
Koss Industrial, Inc. also offers a wide variety of stainless steel vats, both new and reconditioned.
Currently, Koss has three stainless steel Stoelting vats on their lot – two with controls and one with out, all in great condition.
Cheese Processing Equipment
Koss Industrial, Inc. offers a wide variety of cheese processing equipment, both new and reconditioned. Some examples of Koss’ cheese processing equipment are the lab cookers, hot water sets, ClearBrine® Ultra Filtration units, and CIP Systems are only the beginning of what Koss’ has to offer.
Connex Motor
Koss Industrial, Inc. offers a wide variety of stainless steel motors–including the connex motor, which is also referred to as a gator motor. This motor is three phase with a c-face. If your looking for the lowest price on a motors, this is the motor for you.