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?
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.
This is an incredibly versatile, mild cheese for a spread on crackers; with fruit or veggies; mixed into a vinaigrette; or added to scrambled eggs. Recipe includes step-by-step photos and instructions.
Everything you ever need to know to churn out thick homemade yogurt without hardly any effort. Includes the science, the techniques, and the fixes for yogurt that failed to set. No yogurt-maker or special cultures needed!
This recipe is absolutely foolproof! The only equipment you may not have is cheesecloth, but you can use an old pillow case or even a paper towel. Any milk (except ultra-pasteurized) will work.
