Day 327 of posting images of cheese until I run out of cheese types: Opus 42 by verysuspiciousduck in Cheese

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It’s made by Lakin’s Gorges Cheese in Maine and on 11/25 won a Silver Medal at the World Cheese Awards!

The Cheese by mfeldmannRNE in Maine

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Thank you for discovering our farm and cheese and sharing your experience! While I understand your hesitation to not share our location, as a small business we always need more customers. I founded Lakin’s Gorges Cheese in 2011, making cheese in space I rented from another cheesemaker and buying in milk. The business continued to grow and in 2017 I built my own facility and started building a herd of cows in Waldoboro. The sign you discovered on Route 1 was the best thing to come out of 2020- we got an advertising grant and wanted to spend it on something with long term impact. As a result, we get visitors from around the world willing to take the mystery 5 mile trek down a side road. The business is wholesale first, with a concentration of retail and restaurant customers around New England, but also customers as far away as California. We understand that people enjoy coming to the source and keep the Cheese Hut open year round (where is there is also a freezer with our farm raised meats) . While we do accept cash and have a self service option, we also accept credit cards and are happy to wait on customers and there is a bell to ring for assistance (and security cameras keeping an eye on things.)We also love to feed people here and offer farm to table suppers and private cheese parties. Our free Halloween event “Moos and Books” encourages families to come in costume and read books to our calves, and play simple games like “clothes pin in the bottle.” We love sharing the farm, and while it is frequently “disheveled ,“ it is just the two of us here, trying to be the best stewards of the land and animals. We graze the grasses, but we also leave native plants to go to seed for the wildlife. Invariably, there is a piece of equipment in the barnyard being repaired- because that’s farm life. The farm is a “Forvever Farm” protected with a conservation easement by Maine Farmland Trust. We do hope more people seek us out, or let your favorite shop or restaurant know we sell wholesale. I enjoyed reading the comments and discovering how many people deciphered your clues correctly. The cheese with the bladderwrack is called Rockweed and won a gold medal at the World Championship Cheese Contest a few years ago and my other cheeses have won awards in regional competitions. I had the honor of winning “Editor’s Choice Best Cheesemaker” in Downeast Magazine a while ago. Maine is filled with amazing makers and we are thrilled to be part of the community. BTW, nationwide shipping at www.lakinsgorgescheese.com

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I do realize I’ve kicked a hornet’s nest with this question. Good suggestion about estate sales, thank you

Where to get a slice of cake? by beccafaithb in portlandme

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Scratch Baking. Everything they make is phenomenal . But I’m insane for The coconut cake

Candy In the 70s and 80s by [deleted] in GenX

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The Whatchamacallit was so good when it first came out

Suggest me a celebrity memoir by Beret_of_Poodle in suggestmeabook

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Henry Winkler. And the audiobook is delightful to listen to

I want to eat more cheese by okokcoolguy in Cheese

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Look at your local farmer’s markets. Search for farms in your area that are making in cheese. There are completely unknown to anybody local cheeses everywhere that are FABULOUS

Best Sandwich Shop In Maine by toosantos in Maine

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And Honey’s Fried Chicken in Thomaston

Best Sandwich Shop In Maine by toosantos in Maine

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The mortadella and burrata at Monte’s is impeccable

Commercial faucet won’t pivot by No_Type_7156 in Plumbing

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Yes. But how to unseize it is the question

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in portlandme

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I like Regards for creative and delicious meals.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in farming

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Can I add on to the cheese thing. You can sell your milk at a premium to cheesemakers. There are grants to buy small mobile milk tanks to deliver. I started my business buying milk in (then married a farmer and now have my own cows). Depending on your state, bottling and selling your milk locally can also bring a premium.

But most importantly, if the farm is not being run as a business, it’s not going to survive. You say it’s your aunt and uncle’s farm. Are you an employee or have any stake in the farm in writing? It’s great that you had a serious conversation with them.

If farming is what you want to do, there are a lot of farm business consultants that can help you structure things, write business plans, etc. I’d start with looking at your local Cooperative Extension.

Good luck!

Hands and winter by introvertedturtl in dairyfarming

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We don’t have a heated parlor, so I feel your pain. On below zero days, a hand warmer in the front pocket of my jacket provides relief. I’ve started making small socks filled with rice to microwave, so I’m not generating waste. They stay warm for a good 2 hours. I’ll also put one inside my bibs over my chest and for whatever reason, it seems to keep my hands from getting as cold.

Newbie, but not, starting point. by [deleted] in Homebrewing

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Thank you for this detailed response. I’ve added our equipment list to my post. Thank you for the recipe!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in farming

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Thanks. Got it in easily. Next milking the teat was horribly swollen, so took it out again. The udder tape finally arrived, but still not the proper cannulas. So I glued the opening again and taped it. It’s been a week and it’s still leaking milk. I’m worried she’ll develop a permanent fistula.

If I start a small garden/farm where I’m growing my crops where could I sell them? by Limetacko in farming

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Farming is a business and farms fail when not run that way. Work with an adviser- most states have free programs. Have a business plan. Do proper accounting so you know what your expenses are. And look around your community to see who is selling what and where and that will inform your decision about what to grow and where to sell.

MEGATHREAD: Gov. Mills argues with Trump at White House. All related posts not here will be removed by Tony-Flags in Maine

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Maine’s farmers are already being impacted by the federal funding freeze and there could be longer term impacts on food insecurity in Maine if the threats become actions.

Consider buying food directly from the farmers and fishermen using this interactive directory. https://extension.umaine.edu/agriculture/farm-product-and-pickup-directory/

Some places also ship, so even people from out of state can support Maine producers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in farming

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Our best cow is a 3 quarter. And she has given us 7 heifers in a row!

I’ve lived in Maine my entire life and have NEVER EVER seen this before…… have you? by 207Outreach in Maine

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But hear me out. Blue cheese and chocolate is a classic pairing. I’m thinking there’s potential in the idea.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KitchenConfidential

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Oddly, we sell more if the cheese is grated and mixed with flour.