Thistle Rennet Cheese - From the Cardoon

[Catherine, The Herb Lady]

Hi Folks,

I believe some of you are growing cardoon and thought I would pass this article from "Culture" the cheese magazine on to you all.

http://culturecheesemag.com/cheese-iq/style-highlight-thistle-rennet-cheeses

Here is an article on making the rennet and instructions on using.  Note the reference to use only sheep or goat milk.

http://www.culturesforhealth.com/make-thistle-rennet-cheesemaking/

Other references seem to indicate any purple headed thistle will work - I'm curious as to whether our artichokes would work :-)