Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Ricki Carroll, best-selling author known world wide as the Cheese Queen, and her daughter, Sarah Carrroll, takes kids ages 8 and up on a cheese adventure Beginning at the source--the cow--Say Cheese tells the story of how milk becomes cheese and the many different styles made around the world, weaving in cheese science, fun facts, and a game to learn how to "say cheese" in 30 languages. Part cooking project and part kitchen science, the core of the book teaches kids and their families the fascinating process of making 12 different cheeses from scratch-- including ricotta, feta, mozzarella, and creme fraiche -- in just a couple hours. An additional 10 kid-friendly recipes for Mini Lasagnas, Cheesy Pizza, Birthday Cheesecake, and more round out this celebration of everything cheese.
Synopsis
Best-selling author Ricki Carroll -- known around the world as the Cheese Queen -- and her daughter, Sarah Carroll, bring easy cheesemaking right into your kitchen with this fun guide for kids and families. Step-by-step photos guide kids ages 8-12 through the cheesemaking process, then teach how to make 10 classic favorites, including mozzarella, feta, ricotta, and cream cheese. A hearty helping of kitchen chemistry and math along with bits of international cheesemaking history add to the education. A bonus log sheet lets young cheesemakers keep their notes just like the pros, while punch-out labels and colorful flags will embellish homemade cheeses and global cheese platters.