This book will appeal to anyone with a love of cheese. The text covers every aspect of making cheese at home, from the tools and equipment needed and basic recipes to making more complex cheeses and advice on setting up a small cheese business.

Inside this book you will find everything you need to know to begin making cheese, from the tools and equipment for the job and basic recipes to making more complex cheeses and advice on setting up a small cheese business.

There is no need to be scientifically trained or an accomplished cook to make delicious cheese at home. Artisanal cheese maker Rita Ash shows just how simple it is to make cheese, and how, with a little bit of care and attention, anyone can produce excellent handmade cheeses.

Whether you are a fan of the deliciously soft molded Brie or prefer a strong blue veined Stilton, there is a recipe here for everyone. With suggested uses for your finished cheeses, an invaluable troubleshooting section and a handy glossary, this is a must-read for aspiring and experienced cheese makers everywhere.

RITA ASH has been making cheese, teaching others to make cheese, and facilitating small-scale commercial cheese-making enterprises for over 30 years. She is the author of Cheesecraft: A Manual for Cheesemaking.

This book will appeal to anyone with a love of cheese. The text covers every aspect of making cheese at home, from the tools and equipment needed and basic recipes to making more complex cheeses and advice on setting up a small cheese business. You do not need to be scientifically trained to make cheese, nor do you need to be an accomplished cook or possess expensive specialist equipment.Here Rita Ash shows just how simple the process is and how, with a little care and attention, anyone can produce delicious hand-made cheeses at home. Each of the recipes are clearly explained and include suggested uses for each of the finished cheeses. As no prior knowledge is assumed, the book is suitable for beginners and more experienced cheese makers alike.