Cheese & Season: Mastering Herbal and Spiced Cheese Creations at Home

Cheese & Season: Mastering Herbal and Spiced Cheese Creations at HomeA practical and creative guide to flavor-infused cheesemakingWhat You’ll Learn:How to make a wide variety of cheeses at home—from fresh cream cheese and chèvre to aged gouda and asiagoWhen and how to add herbs, spices, and edible flowers for optimal flavor impactTechniques for brining, smoking, oil-infusing, and coating cheeses with dried herbsHow to balance bold ingredients like garlic, paprika, or clove without overpowering your cheeseMethods for waxing, aging, and storing cheese safely at homeWhat’s Inside:26 comprehensive chapters covering soft, semi-soft, and hard cheesesFlavor pairing tips with wine, beer, bread, fruits, and moreCreative presentation and packaging ideas for gifting or small-batch sellingSolutions to common mistakes like uneven flavor, spoilage, and texture issuesFull bonus section with printable logs, seasonal flavor calendars, and gift basket guidesIdeal For:Home cooks and hobbyists ready to go beyond basic cheesemakingFood lovers seeking to create gourmet gifts and personalized cheese boardsArtisan creators interested in turning cheesemaking into a seasonal ritual or local offering