# The Art of Plant-Based Cheesemaking, Second Edition: How to Craft Real, Cultured, Non-Dairy Cheese - Hardcover

by **Karen McAthy** (Author)

**Expanded and updated second edition of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, 2018, Vegan Category Winner.**

Learn the craft of making authentic, delicious non-dairy cheese from acknowledged master plant-based cheesemaker Karen McAthy. Comprehensively updated and expanded, the second edition of the "plant-based cheesemaking bible" takes vegan cheesemaking to a new level.

Containing over 150 full color photos and enhanced step-by-step instructions, coverage and new information includes:

-   Eight new cheesemaking recipes plus dozens more from beginner to pro
-   New coverage of "mixed method" fast-firming cultured cheeses
-   Going beyond nuts and seeds and using legumes for cheesemaking
-   Dairy-free cultured butter, coconut milk yogurt, oat and cashew milk yogurt, and sour cream
-   Growing plant-based cultures, including rejuvelac, sprouting, fermentation, kefir, and probiotic capsules
-   Lactic acid fermentation and how to use it in cheesemaking
-   Expanded coverage of flavors, aging, rind curing and smoking, and working with white and blue molds
-   New recipe section for cooking with dairy-free cheeses including Coeur a la Creme, Buttermilk Fried Tempeh and more.

_The Art of Plant-based Cheesemaking, Second Edition_ is a must-have for aspiring DIY non-dairy cheesemakers, vegans, and serious foodies alike. The texture, the sharpness, the taste; you will be proud to serve up your creations.

### Back Jacket

**EXPANDED AND UPDATED SECOND EDITION OF THE GOURMAND WORLD COOKBOOK AWARDS, 2018, VEGAN CATEGORY WINNER.**

_Elevates vegan cheese to a whole new level._  
\- **MIYOKO SCHINNER**, author, _Artisan Vegan Cheese_

_Karen is a food magician! I've been a fan of her plant-based cheeses for years and no others can compare._  
\- **EM VON EUW**, author, _The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook_

**LEARN THE CRAFT** of making authentic, delicious non-dairy cheese from acknowledged master plant-based cheesemaker Karen McAthy. Comprehensively updated and expanded, the second edition of the "plant-based cheesemaking bible" takes vegan cheesemaking to a new level.

Containing over 150 full color photos and enhanced step-by-step instructions, coverage includes:

-   Eight new cheesemaking recipes plus dozens more from beginner to pro
-   New coverage of "mixed method" fast-firming cultured cheeses
-   Going beyond nuts and seeds to include legumes in cheesemaking
-   Dairy-free cultured butter, sour cream, and oat, cashew, and coconut yogurts
-   Growing plant-based cultures, including rejuvelac, sprouting, fermentation, kefir, and probiotic capsules
-   Lactic acid fermentation and how to use it in cheesemaking
-   Expanded coverage of flavors, aging, rind curing and smoking, and working with white and blue molds
-   New recipe section for cooking with dairy-free cheeses including _coeur a la creme_, buttermilk fried tempeh, and more.

_The Art of Plant-based Cheesemaking, Second Edition_ is a must-have for aspiring DIY non-dairy cheesemakers, vegans, and serious foodies alike.

_Karen is an icon and artist in her field and this book may just be her Sistine Chapel. Buy this book!_  
\- **AFRIM PRISTINE**, author, _For the Love of Cheese_

_A must-have in the collection of any culinary aficionado!_  
\- **MARGARET COONS**, founder and CEO, Nuts for Cheese

_Delivers the real goods like no other._  
\- **VESANTO MELINA**, MS, author, _Becoming Vegan_

**KAREN McATHY** is an award-winning author, a world-renowned educator in the world of plant-based cheese, and founder and co-owner of Blue Heron Creamery, a plant-based artisan cheese and vegan foods company in Vancouver, BC.

### Author Biography

**Karen McAthy** is founder and co-owner of Blue Heron Creamery, a dairy-free, plant-based artisan cheese and vegan foods company in Vancouver, BC, which creates authentic and cultured non-dairy cheeses. McAthy is a sought-after educator in the world of plant-based food and award-winning author. www.blueheroncheese.com

**Number of Pages:** 256

**Dimensions:** 0.9 x 10.1 x 8.2 IN

**Publication Date:** May 25, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 49.99 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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