The Complete Guide to Natural Cheesemaking from Home
Cheese From Scratch
Rated 5 out of 5 based on 20 customer ratings
5.0(20 reviews)
by Robyn Jackson
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“This book is so easy to follow. She has provided many solutions for various issues or problems that can arise while making cheese products. I am pleased with this book and it is layer out easily for the beginner cheese maker.“
— Linda Bell, verified buyer
The complete guide to HEALTHY and EASY cheesemaking at home
Cheese expert Robyn Jackson from the Cheese from Scratch blog and The MilkMaid Society has finally collected ALL of her cheesemaking wisdom, advice, and recipes into one, beautiful book: Cheese From Scratch!
Though you’ll find plenty of mouthwatering recipes and all the step-by-step tutorials you’ll need to master the process, Robyn Jackson also shows you how approachable cheesemaking can be, transforming it from a daunting process into a natural and rewarding part of your everyday life.
This book will teach you everything you need to know about home cheesemaking, from the basics of fresh cheeses to aged varieties, working with both raw and pasteurized milk, the science of cultures, and even creative recipes for nearly every occasion. Robyn’s guide demystifies the art and science of cheesemaking, empowering you to create delicious, artisan-quality cheese … in your own kitchen.
11 things Cheese From Scratch will teach you:
This book is special.
Not only will it answer all of your questions about home cheesemaking, it will show you how to truly love this practice, and make it a natural part of your weekly life in the kitchen.
Here’s just a taste of what you’ll learn:
Why cheese making can be for everyone
How to effortlessly fit cheesemaking into your life
How to make cheese from either raw or pasteurized milk
The BEST culture to start with
Fermentation 101
How to not be overwhelmed by the science
The art of flavor in cheese
The tools you’ll need (and how to use them)
Tons of deliciously creative cheese recipes
A helpful glossary of cheesemaking terms
How to troubleshoot issues with your cheese
And much, much more!
★★★★★
“I could not be more excited for this amazing book! I have a dairy cow and currently drowning in milk and love cheese. I’ve been following Cheese From Scratch on Instagram for a year now and finally got the book! Ive read the first chapter so many times because I absolutely love how much research and time went into it. Thank you so much for writing this book and cant wait to start my true cheese journey.”
— Brianna Harbor, verified buyer
★★★★★
“This book is so worthwhile! I have 2 dairy cows and have been making cheese with natural cultures for 5 years. I am definitely learning from this book. It’s a great mix of readability and science, with real-life tips for daily cheese flow. The cheddaring method helped me make way less mess in the kitchen on cheddar days than what I have been doing, and I’m loving trying some new recipes. I’m telling all my friends about your book Robyn!”
— Katie Russell, verified buyer
★★★★★
“I am so excited to learn the art of cheese making and by an expert in the field. The book is written well and understandable for a beginner like me. Thank you”
— Diane Dries, verified buyer
★★★★★
“I’m new to cheese making but this book helped me to understand the process. I bought a course but it only included a handful of recipes to follow, this book teaches the art of making cheese.”
— Lexie Smith, verified buyer
About Robyn Jackson
Robyn Jackson is the owner and creator of Cheese From Scratch, a thriving teaching business that shows homesteaders how to turn milk into delicious and healthy cheeses from their own kitchens.
Over the last 3 years, Cheese From Scratch has taught thousands of students around the world how to make cheese through online courses, live speaking engagements, a monthly membership club called The MilkMaid Society, and now, this book!
The most fundamental and easy-to-use resource for becoming a great home cheesemaker
Tired of feeling intimidated, frustrated, and exhausted by cheesemaking? This wonderful book will show you how to make home cheesemaking an enjoyable and easy part of your weekly routine.
Filled with detailed step-by-step tutorials and delicious, easy-to-make recipes, Cheese From Scratch demystifies the art and science of home cheesemaking, once and for all.
Additional information
Weight
2.4 lbs
Dimensions
10 × 8 × 1.4 in
Page length
364 pages
Publication Date
June 10, 2025
Reviews(24)
Amy N
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent book! Much better than any other cheese book I have tried. She teaches you to make cheese, not just follow a recipe!!
Brianna Harbor
Rated 5 out of 5
I could not be more excited for this amazing book! I have a dairy cow and currently drowning in milk and love cheese. I’ve been following Cheese From Scratch on Instagram for a year now and finally got the book! Ive read the first chapter so many times because I absolutely love how much research and time went into it. Thank you so much for writing this book and cant wait to start my true cheese journey
Tanga Stewart
Rated 5 out of 5
This book is wonderful for beginners like me. Each step is explained in such understandable detail so there’s no fear to try it. I’ve only had my book a couple of weeks. I can’t read it fast so I can get started! Thank you Robyn for sharing not only your knowledge but your heart for making cheese. I greatly appreciate you. ♥️
Jen B
Rated 5 out of 5
This book is amazing! I have printed off recipes and tried so many different ones. Now I have all the best recipes in one book! Robyn is the best teacher and her style is simple and the cheese results are amazing! This is an easy to follow, yet very informative book!
Katie Russell
This book is so worthwhile! I have 2 dairy cows and have been making cheese with natural cultures for 5 years. I am definitely learning from this book. It’s a great mix of readability and science, with real-life tips for daily cheese flow. The cheddaring method helped me make way less mess in the kitchen on cheddar days than what I have been doing, and I’m loving trying some new recipes. I’m telling all my friends about your book Robyn!
Diane Dries
Rated 5 out of 5
I am so excited to learn the art of cheese making and by an expert in the field. The book is written well and understandable for a beginner like me. Thank you
Jerrod Sessler
Cheese is an art and it is wonderful to learn some tips and tricks from this new book! I appreciate Robyn’s rather simple approach to the cheese-making steps.
Karis
Rated 5 out of 5
Could not love this book more! Have followed Robyn for years; I am thrilled to bring her recipes, techniques and mentorship into our kitchen in this way.
Jennifer Collins
Rated 5 out of 5
This book is everything I had hoped it would be. I feel like Robyn’s book is the perfect follow-up to David Asher…kind of like, “If you like David Asher, you’ll love Robyn.” Robyn puts cheese firmly in the homestead kitchen, where so many of us are. I think so far one of my favorite things about this book is that she admits mozzarella isn’t for beginners! I’ve been making mozza for years, yet I feel it’s getting worse instead of better, and Cheese from Scratch is helping me dial in where I’m going wrong. The pictures are beautiful, Robyn’s personality shines through every page, and I love, love, love how she just trusts the milk! I LOVE the focus on clabber culture! Who needs to purchase cultures when you have milk?
Debbie Cafferky
Rated 5 out of 5
This is a very thorough book for making all forms of cheeses,
Michael Bacon
Rated 5 out of 5
I’ve just received Robyn Jackson’s new book, Cheese From Scratch, and I’m blown away by the overall quality and feel of the book, as well as the wealth of knowledge she has in ensuring that everything is easy to follow and broken down into manageable steps. I cannot wait to make my own cheese from scratch and am currently looking into local farms that can provide me with some raw milk. I highly recommend this book if you’re even remotely interested in making all sorts of cheese products.
Arkie
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Baseline – the author does a very good job of providing start up information then building that process seems straight forward. It is also filled with a lot of common sense approaches and problem solving information. The illustrations are also top-notch.
Lexie Smith
Rated 5 out of 5
I’m new to cheese making but this book helped me to understand the process. I bought a course but it only included a handful of recipes to follow, this book teaches the art of making cheese.
Lexie Smith
Rated 5 out of 5
I am new to cheesemaking and have never made anything more than yogurt. I bought a course from somewhere online and it turned out to include only a handful of recipes. This book taught me how the process works, helping me understand the different stages of the process and has been absolutely invaluable. I had a question and emailed Robyn and got a very prompt response too. Super pleased with this purchase!
Cathy
Rated 5 out of 5
I just finished Cheese From Scratch and am so excited to begin my cheese making journey. Robyn’s instructions are well written and and she gives plenty of ideas to make the process accessible to just about anyone, using both raw and pasteurized milk.
Being an overthinker, I appreciate the trouble shooting section.
My only suggestion for future endeavors would be to include pictures of the cheese making process instead of just the beautiful pictures of blocks of cheese. I would’ve benefited from seeing how she cuts the curds vertically using a skimmer but that’s covered on her YouTube channel I’m sure.
Overall, I am thrilled to have this book in my collection and would highly recommend it!
Connie Bomar
Rated 5 out of 5
I was able to attend one of Robins speaking engagements and knew at that time she was the one I wanted to learn from. She had a knack for breaking things to a level that is understandable and therefore doable. It allows you to catch any errors you might make to prevent things from going bad. If you are serious about making cheese you will not be disappointed in the book. Think of how much you pay right now for a block of cheese and ask yourself, do I want to know who made it his and how when it costs this much? Once you break that down the knowledge gained from the book is worth it.
Lindsay Feist
Rated 5 out of 5
This book does not disappoint! It is absolutely beautiful while also being easy to read. It is filled with helpful information and easy approachable recipes. This book is perfect for a beginner cheese maker, but it would also be a lovely book for someone with more experience. I have made cheese for a few years now from my backyard milk cow, but I am far from an expert when it comes to making cheese. This book has definitely helped me better understand the art of cheese making and I’m excited to try out some new recipes in this book. Thank you Robyn for all the hard work you put into this book, it is a treasure. ❤️
Dee
Just received my book in the mail. It is wonderful. It is a good entry level book but also an excellent resource for experienced cheesemakers. It’s not just about how to make cheese. It’s about the components of making cheese and why and how they work. I really appreciate the troubleshooting guides. This is a helpful resource to have in my library. Excellent book can’t recommend it enough if you are interested in cheese making.
Holli-Marie Taylor
Rated 5 out of 5
What a beautiful book! What an incredible resource. There is no doubt that the author knows what she’s writing about – if I can become half as knowledgeable as she is about cheese making… I am excited to start on my cheese making journey.
By the way, I had a minor issue with my order, contacted customer service, and everything was handled in a timely fashion. Keep these books coming – help us all to be more self-sufficient!
Linda Bell
Rated 5 out of 5
This book is so easy to follow. She has provided many solutions for various issues or problems that can arise while making cheese products. I am pleased with this book and it is layer out easily for the beginner cheese maker.
Margarita
Rated 5 out of 5
Purchased this book for my daughter. She loves it. She is planning on trying the mozzarella recipe on Friday. She likes the pictures and the fact that the book is easy to understand. Great content.
Cindy Freeman
I haven’t received my book yet because I put the wrong zip code, but just wanted to say they were so kind & no question asked & my book is on the way nows excited to get it, Thank You
Kaylee
Rated 5 out of 5
This is such a wonderful book and I am already looking forward to making homemade cheese for my family! The pictures are beautiful and the entire book is as loving as the recipes!!
Maurizio
Rated 5 out of 5
Wonderful comprehensive source that’s easy to understand
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