A Cheesemaker S Journey

Author : Mary Jane Toth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Cheese
ISBN : 1467510726

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A Cheesemaker's Journey by Mary Jane Toth Pdf

Author : James Norton,Becca Dilley
Publisher : Univ of Wisconsin Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780299234331

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The Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin by James Norton,Becca Dilley Pdf

This book—beautifully photographed and engagingly written—introduces hardworking, resourceful men and women who represent an artisanal craft that has roots in Europe but has been a Wisconsin tradition since the 1850s. Wisconsin produces more than 600 varieties of cheese, from massive wheels of cheddar and swiss to bricks of brick and limburger, to such specialties as crescenza-stracchino and juustoleipa. These masters combine tradition, technology, artistry, and years of dedicated learning—in a profession that depends on fickle, living ingredients—to create the rich tastes and beautiful presentation of their skillfully crafted products. Certification as a Master Cheesemaker typically takes almost fifteen years. An applicant must hold a cheesemaking license for at least ten years, create one or two chosen varieties of cheese for at least five years, take more than two years of university courses, consent to constant testing of their cheese and evaluation of their plant, and pass grueling oral and written exams to be awarded the prestigious title. James Norton and Becca Dilley interviewed these dairy artisans, listened to their stories, tasted their cheeses, and explored the plants where they work. They offer here profiles of forty-three active Master Cheesemakers of Wisconsin, as well as a glossary of cheesemaking terms, suggestions of operations that welcome visitors for tours, tasting notes and suggested food pairings, and tasty nuggets (shall we say curds?) of information on everything to do with cheese. Winner, Best Midwest Regional Interest Book, Midwest Book Awards

Author : Gordon Edgar
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : COOKING
ISBN : 9781603585651

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Cheddar by Gordon Edgar Pdf

"Cheddar is the world's most ubiquitous and beloved cheese. More than that, cheddar holds a key to understanding our food politics and even our cultural identity. In 'Cheddar', Gordon Edgar (Cheesemonger) traces the unexplored history of cheddar, with both wry humor and an eye toward its future. Cheddar has something to tell us about this country: from the way people rally to certain types of cheddar but not others, to the gradual transformation of a once artisan cheese into big commodity blocks (and back again) and the effect that has had on rural communities. One of the first cheeses to be industrialized, cheddar's progression from farmstead wheels to machine-extruded singles mirrors that of our entire food system. The resurgence of traditional cheesemaking over the last few decades, in turn, speaks to ways that we're redefining how food is produced. Edgar also answers some key questions about cheddar. Is it the most popular cheese in the land? Did England invent it and America cheapen it? Is today's 40-pound block a precursor to Velveeta? You'll find these answers and more in 'Cheddar', a book as thought-provoking as it is entertaining and that reveals what a familiar food has to tell us about ourselves and our culture"--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Angus D. Birditt,Lilly Hedley
Publisher : Pavilion
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-05
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1911641352

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Our Isles by Angus D. Birditt,Lilly Hedley Pdf

From baker, beekeeper and birdwatcher to falconer, farrier and forager, join poet Angus and printmaker Lilly as they explore the British Isles, uncovering and celebrating our crafts and traditions. This collection of poetry and printmaking aims to capture and celebrate the heritage and craftsmanship of the British Isles. The book comprises of thirty poems with accompanying black and white linocut prints. In this book, Angus and Lilly draw attention to traditional, artisan crafts of particular importance as many are in danger of becoming 'extinct' and there is a fear that, without recognition, aspects of our cultural heritage will disappear. This is a timely celebration of rural lifestyle.

Author : Sasha Davies,David Bleckmann
Publisher : Quarry
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781592537556

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The Cheesemaker's Apprentice by Sasha Davies,David Bleckmann Pdf

Learn from a wide range of cheese making professionals and discover delicious artisan recipes with The Cheesemaker’s Apprentice! This step-by-step book contains interviews with worldwide experts on everything from culture strains to pairings, while the easy-to-follow, original tutorials outline this fun, productive, and classic skill. You’ll also find an array of mouthwatering homemade recipes that will help you apply these newly-gained tips and techniques, including: - Cream cheese - Ricotta - Havarti - Gouda - Cheddar - Gruyere - Stilton - Camembert Together, these pages make up an expertly-crafted, comprehensive cheesemaking curriculum.

Author : Gianaclis Caldwell
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-19
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781603583336

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Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking by Gianaclis Caldwell Pdf

The key to becoming a successful artisan cheesemaker is to develop the intuition essential for problem solving and developing unique styles of cheeses. There are an increasing number of books on the market about making cheese, but none approaches the intricacies of cheesemaking science alongside considerations for preparing each type of cheese variety in as much detail as Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking. Indeed, this book fills a big hole in the market. Beginner guides leave you wanting more content and explanation of process, while recipe-based cookbooks often fail to dig deeper into the science, and therefore don’t allow for a truly intuitive cheesemaker to develop. Acclaimed cheesemaker Gianaclis Caldwell has written the book she wishes existed when she was starting out. Every serious home-scale artisan cheesemaker—even those just beginning to experiment—will want this book as their bible to take them from their first quick mozzarella to a French mimolette, and ultimately to designing their own unique cheeses. This comprehensive and user-friendly guide thoroughly explains the art and science that allow milk to be transformed into epicurean masterpieces. Caldwell offers a deep look at the history, science, culture, and art of making artisan cheese on a small scale, and includes detailed information on equipment and setting up a home-scale operation. A large part of the book includes extensive process-based recipes dictating not only the hard numbers, but also the concepts behind each style of cheese and everything you want to know about affinage (aging) and using oils, brushes, waxes, infusions, and other creative aging and flavoring techniques. Also included are beautiful photographs, profiles of other cheesemakers, and in-depth appendices for quick reference in the preparation and aging room. Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking will also prove an invaluable resource for those with, or thinking of starting, a small-scale creamery. Let Gianaclis Caldwell be your mentor, guide, and cheering section as you follow the pathway to a mastery of cheesemaking. For the avid home hobbyist to the serious commercial artisan, Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking is an irreplaceable resource.

Author : Sasha Davies,David Bleckmann
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781610586214

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The Cheesemaker's Apprentice by Sasha Davies,David Bleckmann Pdf

DIVHow to Make Your Own Handcrafted Cheese/divDIVLearn to make cheese from the masters. Pick up the fundamentals of cheese making, and then gain behind-the-scenes insight from 19 interviews with industry experts. This apprenticeship will teach you to take control of your ingredients and processes. Your results will be delicious./divDIVInside:/divDIV· All the basics you need to get started: ingredients, equipment, taxonomy, techniques, process, and how it works/divDIV· 16 illustrated, step-by-step recipes—for fresh cheese, washed curd, grana-style, blue cheese, and more—that will build your skills/divDIV· In-depth interviews on everything from the microbiology of cheese to making it to selling it—how cheese works, and how to make it work for you/divDIV· Tricks of the trade from experts on mozzarella, Cheddar,Comté, Parmigiano Reggiano, Stilton, and more/divDIV· Tips on selecting, handling, storing, tasting, and pairing cheese, so it will be presented perfectly whether your goal is to make it at home, sell it, or simply enjoy it/div

Author : Liz Thorpe
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780061901034

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The Cheese Chronicles by Liz Thorpe Pdf

The Cheese Chronicles is an insider's look at the burgeoning world of American cheese from one lucky person who has seen more wedges and wheels, visited more cheesemakers, and tasted more delicious (and occasionally stinky) American cheese than anyone else. Liz Thorpe, second in command at New York's renowned Murray's Cheese, has used her notes and conversations from hundreds of tastings spanning nearly a decade to fashion this odyssey through the wonders of American cheese. Offering more than eighty profiles of the best, the most representative, and the most important cheesemakers, Thorpe chronicles American cheesemaking from the brave foodie hobbyists of twenty years ago (who put artisanal cheese on the map) to the carefully cultivated milkers and makers of today. Thorpe travels to the nation's cheese farms and factories, four-star kitchens and farmers' markets, bringing you along for the journey. In her quest to explore cheesemaking, she high-lights the country's greatest cheeses and concludes that today's cheesemakers can help provide more nourishing and sensible food for all Americans. Steve Jenkins, author of the celebrated Cheese Primer, calls this "the best book about cheese you'll ever read." The Cheese Chronicles is a cultural history of an industry that has found breakout success and achieved equal footing with its European cousins.

Author : Jane Cable
Publisher : Troubador Publishing Ltd
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781783069149

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The Cheesemaker's House by Jane Cable Pdf

When Alice Hart’s husband runs off with his secretary, she runs off with his dog to lick her wounds in a North Yorkshire village. Battling with loneliness but trying to make the best of her new start, she soon meets her neighbours and discovers all is not what it seems...

Author : Ricki Carroll
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2002-10-14
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781580174640

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Home Cheese Making by Ricki Carroll Pdf

In this home cheese making primer, Ricki Carrol presents basic techniques that will have you whipping up delicious cheeses of every variety in no time. Step-by-step instructions for farmhouse cheddar, gouda, mascarpone, and more are accompanied by inspiring profiles of home cheese makers. With additional tips on storing, serving, and enjoying your homemade cheeses, Home Cheese Making provides everything you need to know to make your favorite cheeses right in your own kitchen.

Author : Heather Paxson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780520270183

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The Life of Cheese by Heather Paxson Pdf

The politics of food, land, and labor are examined through this anthropological study of American artisanal cheesemaking.

Author : David Asher
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781603585798

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The Art of Natural Cheesemaking by David Asher Pdf

Including more than 35 step-by-step recipes from the Black Sheep School of Cheesemaking Most DIY cheesemaking books are hard to follow, complicated, and confusing, and call for the use of packaged freeze-dried cultures, chemical additives, and expensive cheesemaking equipment. For though bread baking has its sourdough, brewing its lambic ales, and pickling its wild fermentation, standard Western cheesemaking practice today is decidedly unnatural. In The Art of Natural Cheesemaking, David Asher practices and preaches a traditional, but increasingly countercultural, way of making cheese—one that is natural and intuitive, grounded in ecological principles and biological science. This book encourages home and small-scale commercial cheesemakers to take a different approach by showing them: • How to source good milk, including raw milk; • How to keep their own bacterial starter cultures and fungal ripening cultures; • How make their own rennet—and how to make good cheese without it; • How to avoid the use of plastic equipment and chemical additives; and • How to use appropriate technologies. Introductory chapters explore and explain the basic elements of cheese: milk, cultures, rennet, salt, tools, and the cheese cave. The fourteen chapters that follow each examine a particular class of cheese, from kefir and paneer to washed-rind and alpine styles, offering specific recipes and handling advice. The techniques presented are direct and thorough, fully illustrated with hand-drawn diagrams and triptych photos that show the transformation of cheeses in a comparative and dynamic fashion. The Art of Natural Cheesemaking is the first cheesemaking book to take a political stance against Big Dairy and to criticize both standard industrial and artisanal cheesemaking practices. It promotes the use of ethical animal rennet and protests the use of laboratory-grown freeze-dried cultures. It also explores how GMO technology is creeping into our cheese and the steps we can take to stop it. This book sounds a clarion call to cheesemakers to adopt more natural, sustainable practices. It may well change the way we look at cheese, and how we make it ourselves.

Author : Stephanie Radakovich
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781770679917

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The Cheesemaker's Son by Stephanie Radakovich Pdf

The Cheesemaker's Son is a tale of misplaced loyalties, where love is food, and food is love -- and criminal activity is one boy's favorite form of entertainment. Detective John Frazer and his son, Elliot, uncover the mysterious deaths in the family of their neighbor, artisan cheese maker Joe Galletti. Elliott, an eight-year-old boy with a briefcase and a hiding place, takes a curious interest in all of his neighbors and their pets. The colorful and sometimes corpulent characters live and play and dodge the law in northern California and the Pacific Northwest.

Author : Jeffrey P. Roberts
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781933392349

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The Atlas of American Artisan Cheese by Jeffrey P. Roberts Pdf

Presents 345 cheesemakers in the United States, with each profile describing the cheesemaker and its history, cheeses, location, and availability.

Author : Sarah-Kate Lynch
Publisher : Grand Central Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780759528130

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Blessed Are the Cheesemakers by Sarah-Kate Lynch Pdf

Set on a small Irish dairy farm, this tender and funny debut novel follows two lost souls as they try to carve out new lives amid a colorful cast of characters reminiscent of those in the hit film Waking Ned Divine. Abby has been estranged from the family farm since her rebellious mother ran off with her when she was a small child. Kit is a burned out New York stockbroker who's down on his luck. But that's all about to change, now that he and Abby have converged on the farm just in time to help Corrie and Fee, two old cheesemakers in a time of need. Full of delightful and quirky characters--from dairy cows who only give their best product to pregnant, vegetarian teens to an odd collection of whiskey-soaked men and broken-hearted women who find refuge under Corrie and Fee's roof--BLESSED ARE THE CHEESEMAKERS is an irresistible tale about taking life's spilled milk and turning it into the best cheese in the world.