Experience food scientist Michael Tunick details the chemistry and biology that go into cheese and its formation, as well as many other scientific aspects of dairy products. Tunick takes us back 8,000 years to the Fertile Crescent and shows us the accidental scientific discovery of cheese, when milk separated into curds and whey. We learn about milk allergies, lactose intolerance, and the reasons why cheese is vital to a balanced diet. Though he's...

There has been a huge growth in artisan cheese making in recent years; following hot on the heels of smoking, preserving and brewing - traditional techniques drawing a new audience. Use Morgan's easy-to-follow instructions and expert tips to become your own artisan cheesemaker making halloumi, mozzarella, pecorino, Indian paneer, and more, at home.

"Reinventing the Wheel is equal parts popular science, history, and muckraking. Over the past hundred and fifty years, dairy farming and cheesemaking have been transformed, and this book explores what has been lost along the way. Today, using cutting-edge technologies like high-throughput DNA sequencing, scientists are beginning to understand the techniques of our great-grandparents. The authors describe how geneticists are helping conservationists...

Finally, vegans, paleo-dieters, the lactose-intolerant, and anyone embracing a dairy-free lifestyle can make and enjoy the savory goodness of cheesein one hour or less. /> /> In ingenious step-by-step recipes, Claudia Lucero shows how to make 25 delicious plant-based cheeses using seeds, nuts, and vegetables to achieve rich flavor and creamy texture. Theres buttery Golden Swiss made with cauliflower, tahini paste, and tapioca starchand a Brie made...