Making Cheese Butter and Yogurt: (Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-283) (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-283) [Paperback]

Ricki Carroll (Author)

Book Description

Series: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-283 | Publication Date: December 15, 2003

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

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About the Author

The co-founder and owner of New England Cheesemaking Supply in Ashfield, Massachusetts, Ricki Carroll learned cheesemaking in England. Her company has been supplying home cheese makers since 1978, with the goal of providing people with all the equipment and information needed to enjoy this most delicious of hobbies. Ricki teaches cheese making workshops around the country for beginners and advanced hobbyists alike, leads cheese making tours to Europe, and is a member of the American Cheese Society. Her book has become a classic reference.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (December 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580178790
• ISBN-13: 978-1580178792
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,683 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Science > Agricultural Sciences > General
  • #5 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Cooking by Ingredient > Cheese & Dairy
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More About the Author

The co-founder and owner of New England Cheesemaking Supply in Ashfield, Massachusetts, Ricki Carroll learned cheesemaking in England. Her company has been supplying home cheese makers since 1978, with the goal of providing people with all the equipment and information needed to enjoy this most delicious of hobbies. Ricki teaches cheese making workshops around the country for beginners and advanced hobbyists alike, leads cheese making tours to Europe, and is a member of the American Cheese Society. Her book has become a classic reference.

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the Book You Need to Learn to Make Cheese, August 14, 2008

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Kevin D "Kevin" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Making Cheese Butter and Yogurt: (Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-283) (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-283) (Paperback)

While making cheese at home may be the author's passion and gift, writing about it and laying out instructions for the uninitiated is clearly far out of bounds for her. I'm glad to have found that she (and her mission) exist, but this book as well as the others of hers I've purchased don't impart the strict details required to make cheese successfully. I've learned much more from "And That's How You Make Cheese," "Practical Cheesemaking" and "Making Artisan Cheese: Fifty Fine Cheeses That You Can Make in Your Own Kitchen."

Specifically, her work leaves out vital information, either assuming you know it or simply overlooks imparting it in the text. You can't learn to make cheese from a mere 30 pages unless you're already beyond the need for the book. To be successful yourself, see one of the titles I've previously listed.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Falls sort on Butter and Yogurt!, May 25, 2007

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tonya lemos "herbaltonya33" (Ashfield MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Making Cheese Butter and Yogurt: (Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-283) (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-283) (Paperback)

This is a great resource if you are wanting to make cheese! Techniques, ingredients, recipes ande quipment in a consise and straight foward easy to read style.

However this was recommended to me when I purchased my butter churn from Lehmans. Love their butter churn. There is one butter recipe ( the shake/quart jar method) that takes up a paragraph on the second to last page and the last page has a yogurt recipe. I think the title of the book is misleading.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Nice little book for the price, August 23, 2007

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Sarah Ruckelshaus (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Making Cheese Butter and Yogurt: (Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-283) (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-283) (Paperback)

Nice little book for the price. This is a good book if you are interested in making traditional cheese from scratch, it is not a good book for those interested in making yogurts or yogurt cheeses.