13 August 2019: Yoghurt & Fresh Cheese

Nevin Sweeney and family have been living sustainably on their 600m² block in the suburb of St Clair for many years, growing and preserving food, harvesting water, being energy efficient and minimising waste. Armed with a Farm Technology Certificate, Permaculture Design Certificate and Masters in OHS and Environmental Management under his belt, Nevin is a wealth of information and we are lucky enough to have him share some of this with us.

Nevin will take us through the reasons and steps for making your own yoghurt and ricotta cheese. He will be talking about what yoghurt is and why you might want to make your own, the types of yoghurt, yoghurt starters, yoghurt makers – electric, non-electric and homemade – the yoghurt making process and what it can be used in.

For the fresh cheese section, Nevin will be talking about why you might want to make your own fresh cheese, what equipment you need, what ingredients you need, and the cheese-making process which will be followed by a demonstration of making ricotta cheese.

Visitors  welcome – $10 casual fee/ free to financial members.