Why Homemade Cheese Beats Store-Bought:
Artisanal cheeses cost $15-25 per pound retail but can be made at home for $3-5 per pound using the same traditional techniques, with fresher ingredients and no preservatives.
What You'll Master:
- Essential techniques for fresh cheeses like mozzarella, ricotta, and farmer's cheese
- Aging processes for hard cheeses including cheddar, gouda, and parmesan styles
- Troubleshooting guides for texture, flavor, and aging problems
- Equipment recommendations from basic starter setups to advanced aging caves
- Recipe scaling for family consumption or small-scale commercial production
Cost Savings and Quality:
Home cheesemakers report saving $500-1,500 annually on cheese purchases while enjoying fresher, more flavorful results than commercial alternatives.
Create gourmet cheese in your own kitchen. Perfect for cooking enthusiasts, homesteaders, and anyone wanting to master this ancient food preservation art.
Why Homemade Cheese Beats Store-Bought:
Artisanal cheeses cost $15-25 per pound retail but can be made at home for $3-5 per pound using the same traditional techniques, with fresher ingredients and no preservatives.
What You'll Master:
- Essential techniques for fresh cheeses like mozzarella, ricotta, and farmer's cheese
- Aging processes for hard cheeses including cheddar, gouda, and parmesan styles
- Troubleshooting guides for texture, flavor, and aging problems
- Equipment recommendations from basic starter setups to advanced aging caves
- Recipe scaling for family consumption or small-scale commercial production
Cost Savings and Quality:
Home cheesemakers report saving $500-1,500 annually on cheese purchases while enjoying fresher, more flavorful results than commercial alternatives.
Create gourmet cheese in your own kitchen. Perfect for cooking enthusiasts, homesteaders, and anyone wanting to master this ancient food preservation art.

Mastering Basic Cheesemaking: The Fun and Fundamentals of Making Cheese at Home
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Mastering Basic Cheesemaking: The Fun and Fundamentals of Making Cheese at Home
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ISBN-13: | 9780865718180 |
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Publisher: | New Society Publishers |
Publication date: | 04/01/2016 |
Pages: | 192 |
Product dimensions: | 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.38(d) |
Age Range: | 16 Years |