The Art of Cheese Making and Dairy Preservation: Transforming Milk into Cultured, Aged, and Shelf-Stable Nourishment (The Art of Food Preservation) Hardcover – November 18, 2025

Craft cultured dairy, age your own cheeses, and build a dairy pantry with purpose and pride.The Art of Cheese Making and Dairy Preservation brings the ancient skills of milk transformation into your home kitchen, blending tradition with practical modern methods. From butter and yogurt to brined, pressed, and aged cheeses, this guide empowers you to preserve dairy with confidence, creativity, and care.Inside you’ll learn to:• Make soft and hard cheeses from scratch• Culture yogurt, kefir, and sour cream• Preserve dairy safely with brining, aging, and drying• Use whey in broths, baking, and garden care• Organize your dairy setup for seasonal and daily use• Track your progress with worksheets and journaling pagesPart of The Art of Food Preservation SeriesEach book in The Art of Food Preservation series invites you to slow down, reconnect with traditional methods, and rediscover the beauty of food made by hand.Together, they form a complete library of self-reliance, rooted in patience, skill, and care.Also available in the series• The Art of Meat Curing and Charcuterie ~ Master the fundamentals of curing, brining, and smoking, from simple cuts to refined charcuterie.• The Art of Pickling ~ Explore the tang and texture of preserved vegetables, fruits, and relishes through salt, spice, and time.• The Art of Fermentation ~ Unlock the living world of probiotics and transformation, from sourdough and kraut to miso and kombucha.• The Art of Smoking ~ Learn to balance heat, wood, and time to create depth of flavor that lasts through every season.• The Art of Dehydrating ~ Preserve the essence of fruits, herbs, and meats through gentle, controlled drying for pantry longevity.• The Art of Canning ~ Discover the timeless practice of preserving freshness in jars—safe, beautiful, and endlessly rewarding.• The Art of Cheese Making and Dairy Preservation ~ Craft cultured dairy, aged cheeses, and shelf-stable staples from milk to butter, yogurt, and beyond.• The Art of Freeze Drying ~ Combine old-world knowledge with modern innovation to create lightweight, nutrient-rich storage foods.• The Art of Root Cellaring ~ Design and stock your natural cold-storage system to preserve harvests through winter and beyond. Read more