“We officially declare this the book of cheese. . . . The stunningly realistic illustrations are reason alone to buy the guide.” —Saveur, Our Favorite Cookbooks to Gift This Year“A cheese lover’s dream, educating aficionados through gorgeous pictures and fun, colorful graphics.”—BookPage Everything you need to know about the world’s great cheeses, including how they’re made, their universe of flavors, origins, and terroir. Organized by type, the book features more than 400 cheeses worth knowing—from fresh cheese and pressed cheese to blue cheese, soft cheese, and spreadable cheese. Each includes an an identifying illustration, nuts and bolts like the type of milk and fat content, and a brief, memorable description. Readers will find unexpected cheeses that are best for melting (Hushållsost), best for serving solo (Bovški Sir), and even the stinkiest (pick up some Allgäuer Weisslacker and see what company thinks). Includes dozens of maps; an aroma wheel to help refine your palate; a guide to composing cheese boards; tips for pairing with wine, beer, whiskey, cider; and so much more.

The Cheese Deck is the ultimate compendium to use in learning all about cheese. Adapted from Artisan's book A Field Guide to Cheese, this card deck features profiles on over 30 must-know cheeses with detailed stats on their origin, type of milk, fat content, and more. The deck is organised by cheese family, with 11 cards that explain each one - from cheeses with natural rinds to fresh cheeses, pressed cheeses, and more - plus 11 cards that guide readers through how to pair each type of cheese and additional cards with instructions on building cheese platters and boards. With universally beloved cheeses like feta and fontina, Gouda and mozzarella, Pecorino Romano and chevre - but also rarities like King River Gold, a washed-rind cheese from Australia; Dancing Fern, a raw cow's-milk cheese from Tennessee; and Danbo, a semisoft, aged cheese from Denmark - this informative and highly giftable card deck is for professional mongers just as much as it is for those with a simple love for cheese.