Just a century ago, cheese was still a relatively regional and
European phenomenon, and cheese making techniques were limited by
climate, geography, and equipment. But modern technology along with
the recent artisanal renaissance has opened up the diverse,
time-honored, and dynamic world of cheese to enthusiasts willing to
take its humble fundamentals--milk, starters, coagulants, and
salt--and transform them into complex edibles.
"Artisan Cheese Making at Home" is the most ambitious and
comprehensive guide to home cheese making, filled with
easy-to-follow instructions for making mouthwatering cheese and
dairy items. Renowned cooking instructor Mary Karlin has spent
years working alongside the country's most passionate artisan
cheese producers--cooking, creating, and learning the nuances of
their trade. She presents her findings in this lavishly illustrated
guide, which features more than eighty recipes for a diverse range
of cheeses: from quick and satisfying Mascarpone and Queso Blanco
to cultured products like Creme Fraiche and Yogurt to flavorful
selections like Saffron-Infused Manchego, Irish-Style Cheddar, and
Bloomy Blue Log Chevre.
"Artisan Cheese Making at Home" begins with a primer covering
milks, starters, cultures, natural coagulants, and
bacteria--everything the beginner needs to get started. The heart
of the book is a master class in home cheese making: building basic
skills with fresh cheeses like ricotta and working up to developing
and aging complex mold-ripened cheeses. Also covered are techniques
and equipment, including drying, pressing, and brining, as well as
molds and ripening boxes. Last but not least, there is a full
chapter on cooking with cheese that includes more than twenty
globally-influenced recipes featuring the finished cheeses, such as
Goat Cheese and Chive Fallen Souffles with Herb-Citrus Vinaigrette
and Blue Cheese, Bacon, and Pear Galette.
Offering an approachable exploration of the alchemy of this
extraordinary food, "Artisan Cheese Making at Home" proves that
hand-crafting cheese is not only achievable, but also a fascinating
and rewarding process.
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