Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking is the book every cheesemaker will want as their bible to take them from their first, simple cheeses to ultimately creating their own, unique masterpiece cheeses. While there are increasing numbers of books out there on making cheese, none approach the intricacies of the science behind how milk becomes cheese, as well as the intricacies of fermentation, affinage (ageing), and considerations for preparing each category of cheese variety in such easy-to-understand detail. Mastering Artisan Cheese takes a deep look at the history, science, culture, and art of making handmade cheese on a small scale, includes extensive recipes that dictate the hard numbers but also the concepts behind each style of cheese, including beautiful photographs, profiles of other cheesemakers, a detailed troubleshooting guide, and an extensive appendix for quick reference in the preparation and the ageing room.
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Gianaclis Caldwell has been teaching all levels of cheesemaking for years, as well as speaking and teaching about the business of farmstead cheese, both at her family's licensed cheese dairy, Pholia Farm, and other venues, including the American Diary Goat Association annual convention, the American Cheese Society Conference, and the Mother Earth News fairs. Her aged, raw milk cheeses have been recognized and applauded by America's foremost authorities on cheese, and Pholia Farm cheeses have been included in many major books on artisan cheese.
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By Salilah
Format:Paperback
Excellent book (I ws bought the US version for Christmas from a local bookshop). Very detailed in what to do and how - lots of cheese recipes. What I like most is that it is also fairly technical, with a lot of explanations of why rather than just how. I used it as a complete beginner, however it has enough (I believe) to provide learning for those with experience as well.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best All Around Cheese Book...
27 Sep 2012
By lachevriere
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking: The Ultimate Guide for Home-Scale and Market Producers
I am a cheesemaker, farmer, artist, and lover of all things natural and beautiful. I've amassed a plethora of cheese and vintage recipe books... I wouldn't want to give up a one!! HOWEVER, if you could afford just one book on cheese... Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking is 'Best All Around'. Gianaclis Caldwell gives credit to those who have gone before her, and they in turn have given her the credence she deserves for this accomplishment!
My very anticipated copy arrived three days ago, and I already need another one! This book is beautiful inside and out, and is chock-full of color photos! I must have one coffee table version; but I find the book to be such a comprehensive and easy to read guide that I'll need a copy in the cheese kitchen that can become well-worn with constant use!
One last, but very important thing... its really hard to keep a cheesemaker interested in a book from cover to cover. I can't even describe in words on how many levels I am enjoying this book.
Congratulations Gianaclis, and I can't wait to see what you do next!
Rona Myers Sullivan
I am a cheesemaker, farmer, artist, and lover of all things natural and beautiful. I've amassed a plethora of cheese and vintage recipe books... I wouldn't want to give up a one!! HOWEVER, if you could afford just one book on cheese... Mastering Artisan Cheesemaking is 'Best All Around'. Gianaclis Caldwell gives credit to those who have gone before her, and they in turn have given her the credence she deserves for this accomplishment!
My very anticipated copy arrived three days ago, and I already need another one! This book is beautiful inside and out, and is chock-full of color photos! I must have one coffee table version; but I find the book to be such a comprehensive and easy to read guide that I'll need a copy in the cheese kitchen that can become well-worn with constant use!
One last, but very important thing... its really hard to keep a cheesemaker interested in a book from cover to cover. I can't even describe in words on how many levels I am enjoying this book.
Congratulations Gianaclis, and I can't wait to see what you do next!
Rona Myers Sullivan
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow! This book is the best!
4 Oct 2012
By Anut
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
Gianaclis Caldwell's book has got to be the most down to earth, useful collection of knowledge I have yet read. Everyone should have this book! So many things I had learned the hard way or have yet to learn... addressed so simply in this book! The organizational approach she's used really hangs it all together in a way that leads to understanding what you're doing, far better than the more conventional cheese book. I've tried to view this book with a critical eye and I just can't find anything to complain about, except where was this book when I was first learning?! Her way of speaking is clear and easy to understand. Only on rare occasions did I find myself having to reread a verse--no fault to her! This book sets a new standard by which other books will be compared! It is the most intensive, helpful book I have read.
Did I mention how much I love this book?
Did I mention how much I love this book?
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible resource and a must for any aspiring or master cheese-maker!
13 Sep 2012
By Rashel
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book just came in the mail yesterday... it's so good I stayed up until 1 am reading it! I usually go to bed at 9:00 p.m. I wish it was written 3 years ago when I started home cheese making! It answers all my questions on cheese making... all the why's... most books just tell you how... not the why.
My ultimate and favorite health resource/ cookbook is "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon. This book is the Nourishing Traditions of the cheese world. INCREDIBLE BOOK. I feel so luck to have found it.
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Ms. Gianaclis Caldwell, Thank you thank you thank you for writing it! I love your writing style. It's like you're in the kitchen with me explaining all the details on how to make good cheese. You're reading my mind and questions answering all of them. Thank you for NOT making a confusing or pretentious book. As a new farmstead home cheese-maker, the last two points are very important!
This is what I was missing in the tons of cheese books I've amsted trying to figure out home artisan cheese making! I will be forever grateful to you.
Thanks again,
Rashel
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My ultimate and favorite health resource/ cookbook is "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon. This book is the Nourishing Traditions of the cheese world. INCREDIBLE BOOK. I feel so luck to have found it.
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Ms. Gianaclis Caldwell, Thank you thank you thank you for writing it! I love your writing style. It's like you're in the kitchen with me explaining all the details on how to make good cheese. You're reading my mind and questions answering all of them. Thank you for NOT making a confusing or pretentious book. As a new farmstead home cheese-maker, the last two points are very important!
This is what I was missing in the tons of cheese books I've amsted trying to figure out home artisan cheese making! I will be forever grateful to you.
Thanks again,
Rashel
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