Excellent book for cheese making!!!
350860
I highly recommend this book for cheese making it the best one I have found.  It has all the instruction to do any cheese.
3481665
As a commercial, small-scale cheese maker, I have been collecting cheese making books to help guide me in learning to develop new cheeses and improve the cheeses that I already have developed. Gianaclis has given me a real gift with this book. I can honestly say that it is my favorite cheese making book to date. It is helpful to keep it with me in the creamery to reference while I make cheese, but I also like to have it on my bed side table just to read! I have learned so much from this book and Gianaclis has done an amazing job of helping me to understand the science behind what it is that I do, and to troubleshoot issues when they arise. I love the simplicity of the recipes and I feel so much more confident in my cheese-making skills, as well as in the final product.... my cheese has never been better!
307068
I bought this book for my husband, who is a real cheese-aphile.  So it was a risky purchase.  He loves it!  Lots of detail, lots of pictures, very in-depth.

One criticism that doesn't lower the star count, but the publishers should note: Except for the part of the book that goes cheese-by-cheese in detail, the rest of the cheese photographs (and there are many) are unidentified!  That should be fixed - people who read this book don't consider cheese just a prop.
2930319
If you ever take a look at the grocery store, there's the "factory" cheese section and there is the expensive "artisan" cheese section. This book shows you the difference and how to make those artisan cheeses (which is nothing more than old-fashioned cheese-making). It's not particularly hard, but takes a small initial investment of supplies. It will be something you can do every once and awhile and pass on a skill to your kids. It is amazing how inept many are on basic cooking skills, this book will put you far out from. See also&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Artisan-Bread-in-Five-Minutes-a-Day/dp/0312362919/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day</a>,<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Back-to-Basics-A-Complete-Guide-to-Traditional-Skills/dp/1602392331/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills</a>,<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Homemade-Root-Beer-Soda-Pop/dp/1580170528/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Homemade Root Beer, Soda & Pop</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Country-Wisdom-Know-How/dp/1579123686/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Country Wisdom & Know-How</a>.
339573
This book is a must if you want to learn to make cheese.  Gianaclis is a master raw milk cheesemaker who writes what she knows, providing all of the information and then some for making delicious cheese.  Gianaclis raises her own goats, milks them and goes from there - taking the reading along on a beautiful journey of making artisan cheese.  The book is written clearly, gives great lists, sidebars and troubleshooting graphs, all with a bit of humor - which always makes for better reading.
As a side note, many cheesemaking books are written by people who don't even make cheese!  Check the copyright... if it isn't held by the author of the book, it probably was a "for hire" and I would question the detail!
3971193
So excited to make many of these cheeses.  I've made the 30 minute mozzarella and it tastes so good!  Worth the effort!
1832669
A very informative book that has a lot of insight on making different cheeses and the use for them. Lots of pictures and easy to read . I have suggested it to my friends for at this age we are living in its smart to bring back some lost art too make our lives richer.
4012017
I picked up a copy of Steve Jenkins' Cheese Primer because I have a great interest in the fine cheeses of the world.  I thought it would be a good reference to consult whenever I wanted to try something new, or remember  something old.  But I began reading the introduction and found myself  entranced by his writing style.  His strong voice, unyielding opinions, and  prosaic descriptions make for a thoroughly entertaining read -- AND it's  the best cheese reference book around.  If you like cheese, or just good  writing, or both, buy this book!
1201331
The book has lots of useful information and some good recipes, with nutritional values.
It is a great deal if you plan to do cheese or cheese related recipes.
I recommended if you like cheese.

However be prepared for the lack of correct English. Maybe I am used to it due not being native English, but some people may not be prepared. I believe a second edition would be perfect.
1706633
If you are afan of cheese and want to understand how to enjoy it, this is a must have for your bookshelf.
2114325
Found great recipes in this book. Learned alot of general information on cheese which I did not know previously. I am new to cheese and wine so this was a good starter book
969880
I'm a huge cheese lover and love love love cooking. These recipes were simple to follow for an amateur cheese maker like me. Glad I found this book
4307020
Great instructions.  Huge variety of recipes!!!  This book had a lot to offer,
Thorough, and complete.  This is my first time fermenting and this book
gives me the confidence to make any of the recipes and encourages
me to be creative.  I no longer feel like a beginner.
4277782
ok, simply put... Best beginning kit EVER!
I thought the pot was thin when I got it but I quickly learned it's perfect! Almost all of the cheese you make you "cook" by heating the milk up in a sink of hot water. If the pot was thick this would take forever. All in all the products were great and packaged perfectly but the cd this comes with is AWESOME! She makes 4 or 5 cheeses, the entire process, on the cd. It leaves no question of how to do it. I wish she would make another cd.. (hint hint) I would pay good money to see her make some hard cheeses.
2992120
Enjoy making cheesecakes...have added this book to my collection
4511130
What a great starter for learning to make cheese.  Not only is every single recipe truly one hour or less, but easy.  The book is laid out in a super easy to use format with all of those tips and hints every beginner needs to know. And now I make all of my own mozzarella, cottage and ricotta cheeses. Thank you!
1888525
Good choice.  Recommend it to those that enjoy wine and cheese.  Easy to use.  Lots of information.  5 stars from me.