k provides you the tools needed to craft dairy products. You will learn which ingredients are used for these assorted dairy products and what at-home equipment you will need to get started. You will learn how to clean and care for your equipment, making sure everything remains sanitary. You will learn myriad basic techniques necessary to understand the dairy product process, starting with raw milk and continuing until you make any number of soft, hard, or Italian cheeses. Dozens of top cheese makers and home dairy aficionados were interviewed for this book and provided their experiences.