Making cheese is easier than you may think, and it can all be done in your own kitchen with a few ingredients. Create chèvre with milk and culture, then expand to cheddar, Swiss cheeses, and beyond.

Say Cheese! Basic Cheesemaking adds to Mother Earth News’ vast and trustworthy library of guides to producing real food in your own kitchen. Longtime cheesemaker and cheesemaking instructor Kate Johnson takes readers from start to finish, explaining each step in easy-to-understand and comfortable terminology. With milk, a little equipment, and a few cultures, learn why home cheesemaking is a cherished artisan tradition.