Making cheese

Sunday

I got up after 8, having slept well, but not ready to get up because it was dark. I counted cash that Jenni had exchanged with me. I exercised and practiced. I read articles online and looked at crafts. I drank fiber gel, then worked on VMIS hours. A lady delivered a gallon of raw milk and I paid her in 1's.

I made and ate breakfast. I worked on my Saturday blog post. Then I got dressed up and went to the chapel. I sat in the front row. There were two gentlemen sitting behind me who greeted me like they knew me. I wondered if they were politicians, but later learned that they were fron the LDS church. The chaplain spoke about scripture and the band played two hymns, including Wonderful Words of Life. Chaplain said he particularly liked that one.

After chapel, I went home to start the cheesing process. I changed clothes. I got half a gallon of warm milk in the dehydrator, and started heating the second half gallon on the stove. But there wasn't time to finish.

I grabbed some scraps to use as kite tails, then headed to the chapel. Saronna was there with her two boys. As I helped them make kites, Eryne showed up with her daughter. When the kites were done, the Clarks went home because they had another commitment at 330. Eryne and I stayed hoping other kids would come, but they didn't. Michelle and Casey stopped by. We talked about what community activities might get more participation.

I locked the door and shut off the lights. Then we headed toward the main door. Casey and Michelle finished off the cheese squares. I put the container in my bag. We ladies continued to talk in the parking lot. But it got cold, so I disengaged and headed home.

I finished heating the second half gallon and added vinegar. I scooped out the curds. Then I put rennet in the other cheese and left it to stir while I read e-mail and messages. Then I scooped those curds, too. I posted to my blog and made notes for today. I watched an episode of Call the Midwife. Chris came home during my second episode. We chatted briefly, then he unpacked and got on his laptop. I finished the second episode and we went to bed.