Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Feta is one of my favorite cheeses to make at home because it is so easy. Folks think you need goat or sheep’s milk for feta, but that's not the case. Cow’s milk makes lovely feta, you just need to add an enzyme called lipase for that piquant flavor.
It's both easy and rewarding to make your own cheese. This simple recipe for Day Cheese - a soft, Ricotta-like cheese - is fun and fantastically tasty. Recipe courtesy of the Edible Schoolyard staff in Berkeley, CA.
How to make your own cheese, starting with one of the oldest and most basic out there, pot cheese. You don't need any special chemicals or tools, just a pot and a tea towel.
