A potted guide to the world of cheese, from its history, cheesemaking, producer profiles, and tasting notes
The ultimate guide to buying, tasting, and pairing the best cheese from around the world
One of the most ancient of food traditions, cheesemaking is found across the globe and is as reliant on process, ingredients, and terroir as fine wine. Taking you from dairy farm to cheeseboard, as well as exploring the history of cheesemaking around the world, you can learn the key features of popular and less well-known cheeses and where they are made.
Cultivate your palate and become a true cheese connoisseur with expert advice on perfect pairings, 100 tastings, and delicious ideas for cheeseboards to build at home.
This is the perfect companion to all cheese lovers everywhere.
Jenny Linford is a food writer and author of over fifteen books including The Chef's Library, featuring the favourite cookbook choices of over seventy acclaimed international chefs, and Food Lovers' London, first published in 1991 and still in print. General Editor of 1001 Restaurants You Must Experience Before You Die, her work has appeared in Delicious, the Financial Times, Modern Farmer and the National Trust magazine. A longstanding member of the Guild of Food Writers, she founded and runs Gastro-Soho Tours, offering personal guided tours around London's food shops. Travelling to Denmark, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and Spain as well as travelling around Britain to meet producers including bakers, chocolate makers, asparagus growers, ice cream makers and farmers, The Missing Ingredient showcases the voices of the people she has encountered and championed over twenty-six years.