Liz CA Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I have been pressed for a Christmas list and thought it would be fun to try make cheese at home. Has anyone here ever done this via a book and if so, what book looks good and recipes can be realistically done? In other words, I don't have oak flavored barrels where the cheese can age.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I've only ever made yogurt cheese. Somehow I don't think that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legomom Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 We have been making cheese today with Ricki Carroll's cheese making kit. (Soft cheeses) I think it is $24.95 on her website www.cheesemaking.com. We made 4 batches of mozzarella and it turned out great. I also got her hard cheese kit and we are trying cheddar today but you need a cheese press for that, which is more involved. She also has a book which covers all of it, but the kits are nice and have enough ingredients for 30 batches. It is a lot of fun! ETA the kits aren't necessary but there are a few specialized ingredients that you would need, so you could get her book and buy the ingredients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legomom Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 The mozzarella is easy and says it takes 30 minutes -- a little longer for us, but still quick and very doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor_dad Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Most people I know started with Ricki Carroll's "Home Cheese Making", http://www.amazon.com/Home-Cheese-Making-Recipes-Homemade/dp/1580174647/ http://www.cheesemaking.com/ has some good kits... your local home brewing store also might have some good resources. Mozzarella is fun and easy. Anything aged is more committing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I used a book called something like _And That's How You Make Cheese_. I didn't do a kit and don't think they're necessary. I'm sure there are many newer books out there, but that one was simple and there was plenty to do wih basic equipment. You could also start with some online recipes and basic equipment and supplies to see how you like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thank you! The Hive came through again - Happy Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 I've only ever made yogurt cheese. Somehow I don't think that counts. That's the only cheese I've made so far - and it is cheese! But now I'd like to venture deeper into the cheese-making world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibiche Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 There's also Urban Cheesecraft and the book One Hour Cheese. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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