Join us for an afternoon of home cheesemaking at the beautiful Montgomery Place Orchards farm kitchen with Susan Chiappini. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to make yogurt, crème fraiche, buttermilk, and ricotta using fresh raw milk from a local Hudson Valley dairy. Participants will enjoy samples and discuss the health benefits and science behind cheesemaking.

Topics covered will include:
- Sourcing milk
- Equipment
- Shelf life
- Nutrition
- Serving suggestions

The workshop will conclude with an optional farm walk for those who wish to explore Montgomery Place Orchards' stunning grounds and spend the rest of the afternoon in this historic property's tranquil setting.

A minimum donation of $50 is suggested for Slow Food members and $60 for non-members. Space is limited to 15 participants. Slow Food Hudson Valley is dedicated to donating the proceeds from its events to organizations that address food insecurity in the Hudson Valley.

WHEN: Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM (followed by an optional farm walk at Montgomery Place Orchards)
WHERE: Montgomery Place Orchards Farm Kitchen (please note, this is not the farmstand address on Route 9G)

A minimum donation of $50 is suggested for Slow Food members and $60 for non-members. Space is limited to 15 participants. Slow Food Hudson Valley is dedicated to donating the proceeds from its events to organizations that address food insecurity in the Hudson Valley.

RSVP - RESERVE YOUR SPOT; SPACE IS LIMITED.

DONATE - TO YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER, SLOW FOOD HUDSON VALLEY

BECOME A MEMBER (please select Slow Food Hudson Valley as your local chapter).

About the Instructor:
Susan is a passionate home cook who enjoys sharing her kitchen knowledge. She has taught cooking classes in New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and New York State. Susan works seasonally as the farm kitchen supervisor at Montgomery Place Orchards in Red Hook. She studied human physiology and nutrition at the Medical College of Virginia and Columbia University and is certified as a Master Food Preserver through Cornell Cooperative Extension. Susan and her husband reside in Rhinebeck.

Cheese Making Workshop with Susan Chiappini

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