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The Art of Plant-Based Cheesemaking, Second Edition

How to Craft Real, Cultured, Non-Dairy Cheese
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The Art of Plant-Based Cheesemaking, Second Edition by Karen McAthy delves into crafting dairy-free cheese using natural processes. It provides readers with detailed techniques and recipes that transform plant-based ingredients into cheeses with varied textures and flavours. Intended for both home enthusiasts and culinary professionals, the book explores fermentation and artisanal methods, offering an in-depth guide to creating gourmet plant-based cheeses.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about cooking, particularly in exploring innovative, plant-based alternatives to traditional cheese. Perfect for those interested in sustainability and vegan diets, it offers detailed techniques for creating delicious cheeses from plant-derived ingredients.

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Expanded & updated with over 150 color photos, The Art of Plant-based Cheesemaking, 2nd Edition is the acknowledged bible of vegan cheesemaking bible. Includes 8 new cheesemaking recipes, working with white & blue molds, nut, kefir, legumes, and other culture preparation, rind smoking, and a new section on cooking with vegan cheese.

  • Co-op available
  • Printed Blads available
  • Digital galleys on Edelweiss
  • National advertising: Harrowsmith, VegNews, Mother Earth Living, Fermentation Magazine
  • National print campaign: Forks Over Knives, Vegan Life, Vegan Society Magazine, Vegetarian Times, Eating Well, VegNews, Vegan Life, Bon Appetit, Eat Magazine, Mother Earth Living, Chatelaine, The Cook's Cook, Edible
  • Online/social media campaign to vegan websites, e.g., The Vegan Society, Live Kindly, The Spruce Eats, Urban Vegan
    • Promotion to author's 14,000 Instagram followers
    • Promotion on New Society Publishers social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, our blog, Pinterest, Instagram, and YouTube
  • General eBook marketing plan
    • eBook will be available at the same time as print publication to maximize sales
    • eBook ISBN will be included on all press materials, author and publisher websites, and whenever print ISBN is listed
    • publisher and author will be promoting both e and p through social media
  • Excerpts target for first serial rights: VegNews, Western Living, Cook's Cook, Vegan Life
  • Promotion through the author's website: www.blueheroncheese.com
  • Bookseller/Library promotions: Ingram Email Flyer Promotion

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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 colour 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 flavours, 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.

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The Art of Plant-Based Cheesemaking by Karen McAthy is celebrated for its innovation in vegan cheese, combining traditional techniques with modern plant-based science. Reviewers highlight Karen's extensive expertise, passion, and generosity in sharing her knowledge. The book is praised for its detailed guidance, making it a valuable resource for both culinary enthusiasts and those new to plant-based cheesemaking. It promises to elevate the experience of vegan cheese with depth of flavour and health benefits, establishing Karen as a leading figure in the field.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780865719620

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 May 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: New Society Publishers

Edition: Revised and Expanded

Illustration: 150 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 254.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 635g

Pages: 256

About the Author

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

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