Reg wrote:
> The Bubbo wrote:
>
>> mix it with toasted crushed cumin seeds and garam masala, spread on slices
of
>> baguette and top with roasted sweet potato and cold smoked salmon. It's one
of
>> my favorites.
>
> Whoa, now that's creative. I've got to try that.
>
> Here's a recipe for homemade mascarpone. Use the highest
> quality cream you can get and you'll have something better
> than store bought. It's wonderful stuff.
>
> I seem to rememeber Bob Pastorio mentioning he uses citric acid
> instead of tartaric acid. Citric is easier to find.
>
> Homemade Mascarpone
>
> 1 Q light cream or half & half
> 1/4 t tartaric acid
>
> Heat cream to 180-185 F, remove from heat. Add tartaric
> acid. If cheese does not coagulate add a bit more. Too
> much will make it grainy.
>
> Drain using cheesecloth or coffee filter.
>

I got a book for making homemade cheese that I still have not utilized (it was
a summer project that fell by the wayside). I definitely need to do it this
winter.

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