A sharp English cheddar, a crumbly French Roquefort, a hard Italian Pecorino Romano: When it comes to cheese, we all love a handful of favorites. But there are thousands of other cheeses available, from every country on Earth: some made with alternate milks, some with pungent odors and flavors, some infused with exotic herbs or pocked with colorful molds. Here's the only guide you'll ever need to explore this amazing food in all its variety: How the cheeses of the world are made, what they taste like, where to find them, and what to expect when you do.
Lord, what foods these morsels be! • Titillate your palate with the breathtakingly broad global phenomenon of cheese
The Soft Cheeses • Velvety, pillowy goodness that makes melt-in-your-mouth meals and snacks
Mighty Mozzarella • It isn’t just for pizza: This culinary darling is delicious hot or cold, shredded or whole
Lovely Ricotta • Sicily’s sweetheart has a milky-creamy richness that is much prized in traditional dishes
Seductive Camembert • Hiding inside a soft casing is a mature and melty surprise that will delight your guests
Alternative Milk Cheeses • Punch up your cheese platter with traditional sheep, goat, and buffalo selections
Dreamy Mascarpone • This dessert darling is a Renaissance cheese that never goes out of style
Quirky Quark • The unusual cheese that’s reminiscent of Greek yogurt is prized in Europe and other parts of the world
Vibrant Crescenza • This Beaujolais of cheeses is fresh, light, and spreadable…but a rare find in America
Four Thousand Years of Cheese • The long and curious history of one of civilization’s greatest culinary hits
The Semi-Soft Cheeses • From buttery Goudas to chewy blues, these distinctive varietals are just firm enough to hold their own
Golden Gouda • Aged yet semi-soft, this treat infuses mild creaminess with a dose of flavor crystals
Holey Havarti • All “eyes” are on this buttery Danish darling of the cheese world
Smooth Monterey Jack • This mild-mannered favorite straight outta California was born right here in the U.S. of A.
Slinging the Blues • Marvelously marbled wonders that deliver rich, powerful flavors
Complex Taleggio • An ancient, earthy Italian cheese that delights the modern world
Cute ‘n’ Creamy Caciotta • Transform meals in a big way using this small-package surprise
Nutty Saint-Nectaire • Wild grasses are the secret to this complex cheese favored by kings and peasants alike
The Semi-Hard Cheeses • Swiss, provolone, Gruyère: Firm flavor bombs that can stand up to meaty pairings
Mild-Mannered Colby • The smooth, simple cheddar substitute that helped make Wisconsin great
Velvety Provolone • The smooth, mild, somewhat buttery sub sandwich stalwart
Flavorful Fontina • This creamy contender is prepared with an artisan’s touch and aged to perfection
Hole Foods • The fantastic world of nooks and crannies inside some of the world’s most fun cheeses
Gourmet Gruyère • A 900-year-old cheese so important (and delicious) it sparked a naming war
Savory Tomme de Savoie • This dessert darling from the French Alps is a Renaissance cheese that never goes out of style
Ancient Comté • Local French monks have used surplus milk to create a fruity, nutty cheese for centuries
Recipes for Hardcore Cheese Lovers • Elevate every meal with fresh ingredients and exactly the right cheese
The Hard Cheeses • Aging creates low moisture, firm and crumbly texture, and out-of-this-world zesty flavor.
Good King Cheddar • When English farmers invent a process called cheddaring, a legend is born.
Sweet Asiago • The...