The World Cheese Book [Hardcover]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 5, 2009

The book is about cheese in all its many glorious varieties. What it looks like, what it tastes like, where it comes from, what you should do with it and why, how to choose a cheese you'll like and how best to enjoy it. It gives you an in-depth understanding of the world of cheese - the science, the smells, the succulence.

The core of the book is formed by the Directory Spreads, packed with clear and expert information about each cheese and illustrated with excellent photography. The cheeses are arranged by country, each section written by an expert "cheesie" from that country. For the novice, the intermediate and expert cheese eater, it will become the undisputed best guide to the world's cheeses.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[A] comprehensive illustrated guide to more than 750 artisanally and industrially produced cheeses from around the globe." --Booklist, September 15, 2009

"There is more to cheese than just Kraft Singles. And for the connoisseurs who realize this, 'World Cheese Book' should be their new bible. Filled with 750 of the Earth's finest cheeses--all beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, as well as notes on how to eat them--this book is the end-all reference to cheese. 3 out of 3 stars." --Metro New York, November 2, 2009

"351 pages of pure bliss for the cheese lover...An excellent reference for the aficionado as well as the beginner, the book leaves readers with a serious cheese hankering." --Burlington Free Press, November 6, 2009

About the Author

The world's most highly respected cheese expert. what Juliet Harbutt doesn't know about cheese simply isn't worth knowing. Born in New Zealand, she came to Britain in 1984 and founded Jeroboams The Wine & Cheese Shop, a retail and wholesale company, reputably one of Britain's finest, offering over 250, mainly raw milk, French and British artisan cheeses. She also designed and ran seminars for retailers, wholesalers and the Relais Chateaux Hotels throughout Britain.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 352 pages
• Publisher: DK ADULT (October 5, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0756654424
• ISBN-13: 978-0756654429
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #27 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Cooking by Ingredient > Cheese & Dairy

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars So many cheeses so little time January 26, 2010

By Pamela Thomson

Format:Hardcover

This one arrived in my Christmas stocking and had me going though my "Have I eaten this? Checklist".
Although it may not be a must buy for the general cheese-eater the photography and close-up of each cheese (listed by country) will have you salivating and running to the nearest cheese shop to get samples.
Historical information on selected cheeses open colorfully across two pages filled with tasting notes, cooking ideas and wine accompaniments. Over 750 of the world's finest cheeses, described, photographed and mapped for cheese hunters like me.
I will definitely recommend it for my cheese tasting class students.The Cheese Chronicles: A Journey Through the Making and Selling of Cheese in America, From Field to Farm to Table

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Take it from a Cheesemonger - Fantastic Book!!!! June 2, 2011

By Chad Hayes

Format:Hardcover

This book is terrific!

As someone who works at one of the nation's best cheese counters (Zingerman's Deli - Ann Arbor), I have seen, read, and heard about a lot of books regarding cheese. In my opinion, this is the best book available. Of course, other classics on cheese (Cheese Primer, Cheese Slices, French Cheeses) are very good books, however, none of them have the impressive layout and concise writing, as this fine book. The pictures are fantastic and accurate, while giving apt descriptions. Some other books may have more cheeses, and/or more information, but none have the impressive cohesiveness for studying and learning about the important aspects of cheese: origin, geography, size/shape, and production notes. In addition, there are well-kept sections on cheese production for each major category featuring examples of each.

Easy to use, it has 3 cheeses per page with one close-up and one profile picture. Each cheese has a chart with the important info spelled out, a map locating where it comes from, tasting notes, and suggestions for pairings/serving. Fantastic book! A great choice for either a novice or an expert1

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Obsessed with cheese November 2, 2010

By Law Librarian

Format:Hardcover

Received this as a gift from a friend. Beautiful book! And of course, it gives me a new goal- to eat all of the cheese in the book. Each cheese entry has the name, a basic explanation of the cheese, tasting notes, the region its made in (with map!), its age, the milk used, the classification (e.g. hard or fresh), and the producer. Most also have a picture of the cheese.

My biggest complaint is that the index is a bit lacking- though a number of specific producers are listed in the body of the book, they are completely overlooked in the index. I would also love to have the classifications or the milk-types gathered in the index, but that might make for an enormous index.

It seems like the information in this book would also lend itself very well to some sort of mobile app. The book's a little heavier than I want to be carrying to the market, but I'd love to have the information at my fingertips!