Here is an easy-to-understand, beautifully illustrated guide to making cheese. It includes a basic overview of cheese manufacturing and aging, from the raw ingredients to the final product, and much more. With clear instructions, gorgeous photographs, and a glossary, this comprehensive guide will teach readers all about the fascinating processes that produce different kinds of cheese.

This mouthwatering guide also includes a chapter profiling America's great contemporary artisanal cheesemakers and training programs. If you are drawn to the tradition of homemade and homegrown food, this book is for you. After you've made your own delicious cheese from scratch, this book will even show you how to pair it with complementary foods, drinks, and flavors. Impress friends, guests, and family members with your delicious new hobby!