Merryl is an excellent teacher - relaxed with students and her enthusiasm and interest in each of her students makes for a homey and secure atmosphere. Everyone feels comfortable to bring up any questions and share their own triumphs or disasters in their cheesemaking efforts.
These classes are not just demonstrations - each student receives hands on experience in each phase of the cheese making process. Cheeses are tasted and reviewed along the way. Classes are usually filled with a diverse group of interesting folks from as far away as Georgia and New York. I know for me some new friendships were forged during the classes and look forward to a future of cheese making.
Merryl is a treasure and the St. Louis area is lucky to have her.