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The Book of Cheese: The Essential Guide to Discovering Cheeses You'll Love Hardcover – September 26, 2017

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EXPLORE THE WORLD OF CHEESE BY ASKING YOURSELF ONE SIMPLE QUESTION: WHAT CHEESES DO I ALREADY LOVE?

This is the first book of its kind to be organized not by country, milk type, or any other technical classification. The Book of Cheese maps the world of cheese using nine familiar favorites, what author Liz Thorpe calls the
Gateway Cheeses.

From basics like Swiss, blue, and cheddar, Liz leads the way to more adventurous types. Love Brie? Liz shows you how to find other Brie-like cheeses, from the mild Moses Sleeper to the pungent Fromage de Meaux. Her revolutionary approach allows food lovers to focus on what they really care about: finding more cheeses to enjoy. Complete with flavor and aroma wheels, charts guiding you through different intensities and availabilities, and gorgeous photography, this is the only book on cheese you will ever need.

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416 pages
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English
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Flatiron Books
Publication date

September 26, 2017
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7.56 x 1.19 x 10.06 inches
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1250063450
ISBN-13

978-1250063458
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“Liz Thorpe was and still is the most instrumental figure in my life when it comes to cheese. The Book of Cheese creates a new system for learning about cheese that is much less a dictation of facts, and much more a conduit for adventure.”
―RICH TORRISI

“The Book of Cheese is your gateway to great cheese knowledge. It’s all here in this beautifully designed, wonderfully well-written, completely comprehensive book. But be warned: Once you read it, you’ll be hooked―great cheese will be a big part of your eating for the rest of your life!”
―ARI WEINZWEIG, COFOUNDING PARTNER, ZINGERMAN’S COMMUNITY OF BUSINESSES

“Liz’s knowledge of cheese has been invaluable to us at The French Laundry and Per Se. Whether working with our chefs or teaching classes to our staff, her passion is contagious and has helped us to elevate our cheese program through the years.”
―THOMAS KELLER

About the Author

After years in a cubicle, in 2002 Liz Thorpe was drawn out of corporate America to pursue her passion for cheese. Since then she has become the country’s leading expert on cheese, from working the counter at New York’s famed Murray’s Cheese and later expanding Murray’s wholesale business as vice president, to designing cheese menus for the country’s best restaurants, to authoring The Cheese Chronicles. Now, as founder of The People’s Cheese, Liz teaches a broader market why cheese matters and how to make it part of everyday life. She lives in New Orleans.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flatiron Books (September 26, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 416 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250063450
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250063458
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.56 x 1.19 x 10.06 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #53,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #13 in Cheese & Dairy Cooking
- #30 in Appetizer Cooking (Books)
- #126 in Comfort Food Cooking (Books)

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After years in a cubicle, in 2002 Liz Thorpe was drawn out of corporate America to pursue her passion for cheese. Since then she has become the country’s leading expert on cheese, from working the counter at New York’s famed Murray’s Cheese and later managing Murray’s businesses as vice president, to designing cheese menus for the country’s best restaurants, to authoring The Cheese Chronicles. Now, as founder of The People’s Cheese, Liz teaches a broader market why cheese matters and how to make it a part of everyday life. She lives in New Orleans.

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Customers find the references in the book so informative and great. They also say the book is written and organized expertly, easy to use, and beautiful. Readers appreciate the beautiful photographs, charts, and sidebars. They appreciate the suggestions, tasting notes, and fun details.

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21 customers mention "References"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the references in the book informative and a great resource.

"...The book is full of expert information about hundreds of cheeses, accessibly conveyed via clear writing, interesting charts and sidebars, and..." Read more

"So the information in this book is amazing, but the book itself was a pleasant surprise!..." Read more

"...a cheese expert is very interesting and funny, and the intro is also super informative in how to get the most out of the book...." Read more

"...Very interesting and helpful! The information is very usable." Read more

20 customers mention "Cheese book"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book about cheeses great, a great way to introduce a cheese eater to exploring more cheeses, and a helpful organization of cheese. They also say it helps them select a new cheese and feel confident about their choice.

"...The author is a true cheese expert and does a great job describing different cheese tastes, textures and smells, and what they pair with best...." Read more

"...First, homemade cheese is fresher than anything you'll ever be able to purchase other than directly from the maker...." Read more

"...hope to present but suffice it to say I found it a great way to introduce a cheese eater to exploring more cheeses, and to home in on what he/she..." Read more

"...It is a great book for reference, recommendations, or just for reading...." Read more

19 customers mention "Readability"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book written and organized expertly. They say it's easy to understand, comprehensive, and accessible. Readers also mention that the book is geared for everyday folks looking for a cheese they will love.

"...book is full of expert information about hundreds of cheeses, accessibly conveyed via clear writing, interesting charts and sidebars, and beautiful..." Read more

"...However this book, shocked me at how nicely it is put together. 💯..." Read more

"...This book succeeds in breaking down cheeses into easy to understand categories based on recognizable "gateway cheeses"...." Read more

"...Very comprehensive but not overwhelming or snooty...." Read more

11 customers mention "Visual presentation"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the visual presentation of the book outstanding, with beautiful photographs, awesome graphs, and superb descriptions of the evolutions of cheese. They also appreciate the lively style.

"...of cheeses, accessibly conveyed via clear writing, interesting charts and sidebars, and beautiful photos (the book’s production values are stunning)...." Read more

"...The book itself is beautiful, with full-color photography and very aesthetically pleasing page design...." Read more

"...Great pictures, excellent color, amazing writing, easy to use and beautiful hardcover...." Read more

"...With awesome graphs and superb descriptions of the evolutions of cheese to proper storage techniques, serving temperatures and what to serve with..." Read more

6 customers mention "Suggestions"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the suggestions in the book. They say it gives tasting notes and fun details, and calls out specific brands.

"...and her myriad details about flavors, aromas, and appearance make exploring the world of cheese easy..." Read more

"...The author is a true cheese expert and does a great job describing different cheese tastes, textures and smells, and what they pair with best...." Read more

"...through the most basic to the most adventurous cheeses, gives tasting notes and fun details, calls out specific brands I can actually find, and has..." Read more

"...And her cheese gateways and vertical tasting recommendations are amazing! If you or someone you know is a cheese lover, you need to buy this book now!" Read more

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Customers find the book to be a great gift. They say it sits perfectly as a coffee table book.

"...A great host/hostess gift (pair the book with a special cheese or a gift certificate to a local cheese or wine shop); a great resource for those..." Read more

"...Makes a great gift, as it sits perfectly as a coffee table book- I've already ordered several extra copies for friends and family!" Read more

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Sarah C.

Great gift

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2017

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Found it! The perfect gift for family and friends who love good food, entertaining, and/or learning new things. The book is full of expert information about hundreds of cheeses, accessibly conveyed via clear writing, interesting charts and sidebars, and beautiful photos (the book’s production values are stunning). Ms. Thorpe’s “gateway” system, her lively style (the book is full of anecdotes about the history and production of various cheeses), and her myriad details about flavors, aromas, and appearance make exploring the world of cheese easy and fun. A great host/hostess gift (pair the book with a special cheese or a gift certificate to a local cheese or wine shop); a great resource for those looking for ideas for cheese-focused menus or events (the book includes suggestions for various food- and drink-pairings); a great read for anyone who wants to know more about the world of cheese. Loved it!

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BG

Great Book for cheese enthusiasts! 🧀

Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2022

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So the information in this book is amazing, but the book itself was a pleasant surprise! Most books you purchase these days are not built and put together like they use to. The materials are just flat out cheap. Let’s not beat around the bush. However this book, shocked me at how nicely it is put together. 💯

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Teddy Ballgame

Best cheese book ever

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020

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I've tried other cheese books and been frustrated by cheese classifications based on technical cheese-making distinctions. This book succeeds in breaking down cheeses into easy to understand categories based on recognizable "gateway cheeses". Using this book we've had fun understanding and exploring different types of cheeses and figuring out which ones we like the best. The author is a true cheese expert and does a great job describing different cheese tastes, textures and smells, and what they pair with best. Using this book I finally have a reasonable understanding of the range of available cheeses and styles.

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Brendan N Polmer

If you love cheese, this book is EVERYTHING

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017

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If you love cheese, this book is EVERYTHING! Very comprehensive but not overwhelming or snooty. I'm an adventurous cheese eater but I never quite know what to try next, or can never really find something I've been told is good unless I'm in a super-nice cheese store (which is not often.) Ms. Thorpe does a great job of breaking down all the cheese types by chapter, and has fantastic recommendations for all types of "If you really like ____, then you'll probably love ____." Don't skip the intro, either. Liz's backstory in becoming a cheese expert is very interesting and funny, and the intro is also super informative in how to get the most out of the book.

The book itself is beautiful, with full-color photography and very aesthetically pleasing page design. Makes a great gift, as it sits perfectly as a coffee table book- I've already ordered several extra copies for friends and family!

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Julie W.

Interesting and helpful organization of cheese

Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2019

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Like many others, I love cheese, but didn't have a good framework in my head of categorizing and remembering them. I probably tried to do it by country...Italian cheeses, American cheeses, etc. This idea of using "gateway" cheeses is great and makes it much easier for me to understand how cheeses relate to each other. For example, it never crossed my mind that any of the Mexican cheeses here in south Texas would be in the same family with mozzarella, but they are. Also, many of the French cheeses I love are not available here, but this book helped me figure out what available cheeses would be similar. Very interesting and helpful! The information is very usable.

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Chris Luken

Gamechanging way to view cheese!

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2017

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Game changer! I have been a cheesemonger for 16 years and I have amassed over 60+ books on cheese during that time. Liz Thorpe’s “The Book of Cheese” is the most inventive, creative, and logical way to approach the task of organizing cheese into categories that are easy to understand. Her use of “Gateway Cheeses”, cheeses that are readily available and their tastes commonly known ihas been an “Ah Hah” moment in my mind on how to help describe the gallery of cheeses offered to both my customers and new employees. This book couldn’t have been published 15, 10, or even five years ago. Due to a confluence of more Americans eating cheese as a stand alone food and the increased quality/availability of artisan cheese being made in the U.S. thie timing of this book is perfect. Save your money and start your collection with this book!

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Dan C.

Give a new cheese a try!

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020

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I really LOVE the way this book is organized. It takes the "if you like/love this, then you'll like/love these" concept so often used with automated purchase recommendations and expands the concept to cheese. It then adds to that foundation with by helping new turophiles learn how describe why they love a particular cheese so they can find others either in the same cheese family or with those same attributes.

The main reason it looses a star is the author's early assertion on page 47 that (other than ricotta) it's not worth it to make cheese at home because "purchased cheese will inevitably be better". I've been making cheese at home for more than 10 years and I can say unequivocally this is NOT TRUE.

First, homemade cheese is fresher than anything you'll ever be able to purchase other than directly from the maker. That fact alone means it blows supermarket cheeses away instantly and often puts your homemade cheese on par with all but the best cheeses found well stocked cheese sections of specialty markets/coops.

Second, since most good cheese sells for $19-$25/lb and typical homemade yield is 1# cheese per a $4/gallon of milk. Imagine getting a whole pound of your favorite cheese for only $4 and some of your time.

Couple those two points with the fact that the author continues to decry supermarket cheese in the rest of the book and it's really a no brainer for a turophile to give home cheesemaking a try.
What have you got to lose?

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Diane

Great structure, best resource

Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023

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I've bought a few books to learn about cheese, and I find this to be the best resource. I love the way she creates categories, it's such a logical way to learn.

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