Piatt - This cheese is nuts!: delicious vegan cheese at home

Praise for this CHEESE is nuts!

Julie Piatt has created a masterful and stylish book about one of my favorite things to eat, plant-based cheeses. This Cheese Is Nuts! includes all of the elements a great book on this subject should, including original, contemporary recipes; detailed instruction related to equipment and technique; and just the right amount of WHY, the reason this way of eating and living is so relevant today, and to the future of our society, our animals, and our planet. This is by far the most comprehensive, well-produced book I have seen on the subject.

Matthew Kenney, chef

Cheese was the final frontier when I decided to remove animal products from my diet, but the idea of re-creating those rich and intense flavors has always seemed daunting. Julie has masterfully opened up a whole new world in This Cheese Is Nuts! With crystal-clear instructions, a knack for streamlining the process, and warm encouragement that radiates from the page, youll be enjoying her delicious dairy-free cheeses in no time. The best part? Your body will thank you for it.

Laura Wright, author of The First Mess Cookbook

Weve all heard it before, I cant give up cheese! This Cheese Is Nuts! turns obstacles into opportunities with mouthwatering recipes that are as easy as they are delicious, allowing the reader to lean into a plant-based diet without sacrificing taste or experience! A must-read and -do for anyone who loves cheese!

Marco Borges, author of The 22-Day Revolution

Being a certified cheese addict while also being 100 percent vegan used to be a problembut no more! Julies recipes for plant-based cheese are divine and decadent, and have allowed me to return to my old obsession, albeit an upgraded and healthier one! Youre gonna LOVE.

Kathy Freston, New York Timesbestselling author of The Lean, Veganist, and Quantum Wellness

Julie Piatt is my culinary and lifestyle role model. Her knowledge and passion are top shelf. This Cheese Is Nuts! is packed with useful and inspiring information and easy-to-make mouthwatering cheeses, and makes a ridiculously healthy and vibrant lifestyle approachable and fun.

Tara Stiles, founder of Strala

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Piatt, Julie, author.

Title: This cheese is nuts! : delicious vegan cheese at home / Julie Piatt.

Description: New York, New York : Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2017] | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2017012316| ISBN 9780735213791 (pbk.) | ISBN 9780735213807 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Vegan cooking. | CheeseVarieties. | Dairy substitutes. | LCGFT: Cookbooks.

Classification: LCC TX837 .P526 2017 | DDC 641.5/636dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2017012316

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Neither the publisher nor the author is engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the individual reader. The ideas, procedures, and suggestions contained in this book are not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. Neither the author nor the publisher shall be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in this book.

The recipes contained in this book have been created for the ingredients and techniques indicated. The publisher is not responsible for your specific health or allergy needs that may require supervision. Nor is the publisher responsible for any adverse reactions you may have to the recipes contained in the book, whether you follow them as written or modify them to suit your personal dietary needs or tastes.

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