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  • Published: 6 January 2021
  • ISBN: 9781683692386
  • Imprint: Quirk Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 144
  • RRP: $28.00
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Stuff Every Cheese Lover Should Know



It's hard to think of a more universally beloved food than cheese. But cheese lovers know there's more to the world of cheese than grilled cheese, parmesan on salads, and a plate of cheese and crackers.

There are over a thousand different types of cheeses produced worldwide, offering a wide variety of flavors, textures, and aromas. All of them are unique depending on the type of milk used, the aging process, pasteurization, herbs and spices added, and more. Even the biggest cheese lover has a lot to learn about the age-old art of cheese. How is cheese made? What makes certain cheeses so stinky? What is raw cheese? Why do some cheeses melt better than others? How should one store cheese? And why are some cheeses banned by the FDA?

Within the pages of this pocket-sized guide, you'll find information, how-tos, and trivia for cheese lovers at all levels. Experts and newbies alike will learn:

  • Highlights from Cheese History
  • Types of Cheese
  • Perfect Cheese Pairings
  • Essential Cheese Gadgets
  • How to Make Cheese at Home
  • How to Host a Cheese Tasting
  • And more!
  • This pocket-sized handbook to all things cheese is the perfect gift for artisan cheese lovers, home cheesemakers, and anyone who appreciates a good wedge of cheddar.

    It’s hard to think of a more universally beloved food than cheese. But there’s so much more to learn and enjoy beyond the plastic-wrapped blocks from the grocery store. Within the pages of this pocket-sized guide, you’ll find information, how-tos, and trivia for cheese lovers of all levels. Casual cheese eaters and connoisseurs alike will learn about

    • How Cheese Is Made
    • Why Some Cheeses Melt Differently
    • How to Build a Festive Cheese Board for Entertaining
    • Pairing Cheese with Wine and Beer
    • How to Make Cheese at Home

    Plus an illustrated guide to cheese gadgets, terms every cheese lover should know, how to host a cheese tasting, how to make the ultimate grilled cheese, and much more!

    • Published: 6 January 2021
    • ISBN: 9781683692386
    • Imprint: Quirk Books
    • Format: Hardback
    • Pages: 144
    • RRP: $28.00
    Categories: