Everyday cheesemaking
Subtitle: how to succeed making dairy and nut cheese at home
By: K. Ruby Blume
Series: DIY series; DIY series (Microcosm Publishing)
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 127
ISBN-13: 9781621065920
Subjects: Cheese; Cheese products; Cheesemaking; Dairy substitutes
Description: The only book with dairy and vegan options, this do-it-yourself handbook introduces and instructs readers on the essential concepts, necessary equipment, and key ingredients to make delicious cheese at home that everyone can succeed at easily. Beginning with the basics of cheesemaking and a discussion on the ethics of cheese and proper sanitization techniques, the book then covers a wide rage of homemade cheese options, from international favorites such queso fresco and mozzarella to soft and hard classics such as blue cheese, ricotta, and brie. More then just a roadmap to making cheese, this book also provides readers with numerous dairy projects to try their hand at, include yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, buttermilk, and milk shakes. With clear instructions, humorous stories, dozens of recipes as well as information on running a small home goat dairy and nondairy cheese recipes, Everyday Cheesemaking is a must read for anyone wanting to get started and impress their friends and family with delicious homemade cheese.
Notes: Statement of responsibility from cover.
Table of contents: title: Ethical cheese; title: Dairy. Cheesemaking 101 ; My first cheesemaking ; The story of hard cheese or why hard cheese is hard ; Everyday cheeses from around the world ; Deep culture ; Mold ripened cheeses ; Other cultured dairy products; title: Nuts & seeds. Everyday non-dairy ; Milks, creams & sauces ; Non-dairy yogurt ; Quick & easy cheese ; Cultured nut cheeses ; Meltable vegan cheese.