Stuff Every Cheese Lover Should Know

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. Over a thousand different types of cheeses are 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 does the FDA ban some cheeses?

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.