Featuring 40 classic cheeses, including mozzarella, Cheddar, Stilton, Gouda, Brie and other popular varieties, this book tells you all you need to know about how to set up a home dairy. It covers the importance of food safety and hygiene; where and how to source milk; an accessible overview of the biochemical processes involved; and essential techniques such as milling, draining, pressing, salting, rind-washing, introducing moulds or yeasts, maturing and storing.With over 475 photographs and a user-friendly troubleshooting section, this volume will enable you to develop the skills required, whatever your previous experience or level of expertise.