Author(s): Alexandra Jones

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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!