Culture & Curd
Rustic wooden table filled with cheese-making supplies, glass culture jars, and aged wheels of cheese
The Provision Room

Cultures, Kits & Artisan Cheese

Browse our curated selection of robust living cultures, complete starter kits, essential tools, and small-batch artisan cheeses crafted directly in our school's aging room.

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Living Cultures & Kits

Glass jar of bubbling milk kefir grains

Heirloom Milk Kefir Grains

A resilient, continuously multiplying culture for daily probiotic milk fermentation at home.

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Bubbly active sourdough starter in a glass jar

Aged School Starter

Our mature, robust sourdough starter, cultivated over years in our baking masterclasses.

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Cheese-making starter kit with thermometer and cheesecloth

Soft Cheese Master Kit

Everything required to produce your first wheel of camembert or brie, including molds and rennet.

85.00 hello@cultureandcurd.ch
From the Cellar

Artisan Cheeses

Taste the results of our method. We release a limited selection of small-batch wedges and whole wheels straight from our maturation room. Each piece is crafted using the same traditional techniques taught in our masterclasses.

Whole wheel of aged artisan cheese with a textured rind

The Schoolhouse Wheel

A sharp, naturally-rinded semi-hard cheese aged for nine months.

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Fresh wedge of creamy artisan cheese

Morning Bloom Wedge

A bloomy-rind soft cheese with a dense, creamy paste and earthy aroma.

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Equipment

Tools & Supplies

Professional-grade instruments and traditional supplies for the home cheesemaker. Built to last through countless batches.

Heavyweight Cheesecloth

Reusable, 100% unbleached cotton weave ideal for pressing and draining.

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Vat Thermometer

Extended probe analog thermometer with a pot clip. Highly accurate for critical temperature holds.

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Wooden Press Box

Hand-crafted hardwood press for hard cheeses. Includes follower block and pressure spring.

145.00 hello@cultureandcurd.ch

Maturation Mats

Breathable, food-safe aging mats to promote proper air circulation under your drying wheels.

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Guidance

Buyer Questions

How do you safely ship live cultures?

All active cultures are packed in specialized, temperature-stable insulation before dispatch. This ensures the living strains remain dormant and healthy during transit, waking up readily once you feed them in your kitchen.

What is the shelf life of the starter kits?

The hardware in our kits will last a lifetime. The included rennet and freeze-dried culture packets have a shelf life of up to 12 months when stored properly in the freezer upon arrival.

Can I collect my order directly from the school?

Absolutely. We welcome students and local makers to pick up supplies in person. Just drop us a line at hello@cultureandcurd.ch to arrange a collection time alongside our masterclass schedule.

Do you offer bulk pricing for other artisans?

Yes, we provide bulk formats for commercial kitchens, local bakeries, and dedicated artisan makers. Please reach out to discuss volume orders for our specialized cultures or maturation equipment.