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I mentioned in an earlier post that I had a copy of Dora Saker’s Practical Cheddar Cheese Making book from 1917, as PDF with hand-written notes from Randolph Hodgson of Neal’s Yard Dairy.
A few people have emailed me about it, so I thought it would be worth posting here, especially since it seems quite rare and only comes up on Amazon every so often, and usually at £200+. I tend to prefer more modern, scientific books on cheese-making, but this book seems to have established something of a cult following!
Here it is: Practical Cheddar Cheese-making – Dora Saker
Please let me know how you get on!
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Excellent read – thanks very much for posting – what is fascinating is how more than 100 years ago the science of cheese making was so well advanced/documented and understood on a scientific level. Acidity; and the availability of starter cultures; the knowledge of bacteria etc. Louis Pasteur’s work precedes this book just by a few decades.The more i get on in my career as a cheesemaker the more i appreciate how everything i do relates back to history and to nature itself. There are more than a few gems to be taken away from this book thanks again.
No worries, glad it was helpful!
Blimey Andy. You have done us a great service!
Thanks Ned, I assumed you would already have a copy!
I am unable to open the Dora Saker book on cheese making. Can you tell me how I can access it. Can you send it to me?
Invitation to Brazil’s Cheese World Contest
Mr.
My name is Denise, I am the Public Relations Director of the Brazil’s Cheese World Contest.
On August 8th to 11th the first Brazil’s Cheese World Contest will take place in Araxá, Minas Gerais.The event will be attended by an eclectic and international body of cheesemakers, cheesemongers, gastronomic chefs, journalistes and scientists. The mission of this contest is to show international cheesemaking to Brazilians and to bring Brazilian and South American cheese culture to the world scene.
It would be a great pleasure to invite you to participate in the first Brazil’s Cheese World Contest. It will also be a unique opportunity for you to discover the lesser known South American cheeses.
Check our website to register and know more about the event:
http://www.mundialdoqueijodobrasil.com
Best regards,
Denise Barros.
Public Relations Director
+ 55 34 99830 1828