Cheese For Dummies

Our goal throughout this book is to turn you on to cheese so that you can appreciate and enjoy it in all of its fresh, creamy, buttery, squeaky, hard, aged, crumbly, nutty, stinky glory. We also provide you with some inspired seasonal recipes featuring cheese and tempt you with descriptions of interesting styles and varieties (donkey milk or cheese mites, anyone?). Each chapter is divided into sections, and each section contains information about a particular cheese-related topic, such as ? How cheese is made and aged, and an overview of cheesemaking terms ? The different styles of cheese and rind types and how to identify what you like ? How to buy, serve, and store cheese economically and safely ? How to cook with cheese (we include simple, elegant, seasonal recipes for inspiration), how to make your own cheese plate condiments, and how to make ricotta, mozzarella, and other fresh cheeses Whatever aspects of cheese interest you, this book is designed for dog-earring and flipping, so have at it!