Making Cheese at Home

by RogerMarch 9, 2021

Kate Johnson, cheesemaking guru and founder of The Art of Cheese, joins us today to give us all the basics for making your own cheese at home. Learn about the three general types of cheese, varieties of milk and other special ingredients, and equipment you need to get started. Whether you’ve never attempted your own cheese, or have dabbled a bit, I promise you are going to learn a lot today.

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Interested in Kate’s cheesemaking school? There are several ways you can learn, from on demand, to virtual live/in person classes in Longmont CO (when they reopen after the pandemic, of course). And Kate is heading to Italy for a cheese and food tour in 2022 (yes, you can join her.)

If you think you might want to jump in and really embrace cheesemaking, you should check out The Art of Cheese “cheese club.” It’s an exclusive club that gives members access to professional cheesemaking mentorship, members-only resources, free bonus classes, and discounted pricing for virtual classes. And Kate is always just an email away to answer your cheesemaking questions!

Also be sure to check out The Art of Cheese Facebook and Instagram pages, and Kate’s book, “Tiny Goat, Big Cheese.”

New England Cheesemaking Supply Company is an excellent source for cheesemaking ingredients and tools.

Looking to pasteurize your own milk? It’s easier than you think.

Want to make that baked goat cheese and marinara appetizer I mentioned? I outlined the very simple recipe starting at about the 39:54 minute mark in the episode. I also found this version online which isn’t exactly the same, but sounds easy and delicious too!