Cheesemaking Books

A Cheesemaker’s Journey is more than a book - it’s your guide to the art and science of cheesemaking, distilled from over 35 years of experience. Mary Jane Toth, a seasoned cheesemaker and instructor, shares her expertise from teaching classes across the country and working with fellow cheesemakers, making it easy for anyone to succeed at home. If you could own only one cheesemaking book, this is it.

Designed for beginner to intermediate cheesemakers, this beautifully illustrated guide includes over 50 easy-to-understand recipes that really work. Each recipe is adaptable for goat or cow milk and includes instructions for using store-bought milk. To ensure your success, it comes with an “Easy Scale” to simplify measurements and improve consistency.

Enhance your learning experience with free online companion videos, where Mary Jane demonstrates making Sour Cream, Feta, Mozzarella, Garlic & Chive, Soft French-Style, Cottage Cheese, and Ricotta - all based on recipes from the book.

Highlights:

• Perfect for beginners and intermediate cheesemakers
• Over 50 practical, reliable recipes for a variety of cheeses
• Fully illustrated with clear, step-by-step instructions
• Recipes work with goat or cow milk, including store-bought options
• “Easy Scale” included for accurate measurements
• Free online companion videos to boost confidence and learning

Whether you’re starting your cheesemaking journey or expanding your repertoire, A Cheesemaker’s Journey is the ultimate resource for creating delicious, high-quality cheeses at home.

A complete guide for making practically every variety of cheese. If the "EASY" book has left you feeling like a failure, here's the book that will make you an expert. You'll find clear guidance on pasteurizing and preserving milk by canning and freezing and how to make butter, delectable desserts, cultured buttermilk, creamy yogurt, a whole section on soapmaking and "udder" non-edibles and a chapter on goat meat. Works great for cows milk, too. Spiral bound, 135 pages.