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Cheese Magic: Seasonal Recipes, Plates, and Pairings
From Erika Kubick, renowned cheesemonger and creator of the popular blog Cheese Sex Death, comes a book of 100 seasonal and mouthwatering recipes, plates, and pairings alongside gorgeous photography—all inspired by the festivals of the pagan Wheel of the Year.
Discover delectable enchantment and delicious flavors with the latest exceptional cheese book from visionary cheesemonger Erika Kubick, with more than 100 seasonal cheese recipes, plates, and pairings inspired by the pagan calendar. Captured in rich, eye-popping photography and accompanied by wickedly beautiful illustrations by Devin Forst, cheese becomes an edible manifestation of seasonal celebration.
Divided into eight sections, this gorgeous compendium begins with the winter solstice and a brûléed feta fruit salad. It then carries you to the spring equinox with goat cheese scones. Welcome summer with the full moon plate and spicy honey. And finish the journey on Samhaim, the Witches' New Year, with a mushroom and brie tart.
Festive, witty, and accessible, Cheese Magic is guaranteed to charm you.
Discover delectable enchantment and delicious flavors with the latest exceptional cheese book from visionary cheesemonger Erika Kubick, with more than 100 seasonal cheese recipes, plates, and pairings inspired by the pagan calendar. Captured in rich, eye-popping photography and accompanied by wickedly beautiful illustrations by Devin Forst, cheese becomes an edible manifestation of seasonal celebration.
Divided into eight sections, this gorgeous compendium begins with the winter solstice and a brûléed feta fruit salad. It then carries you to the spring equinox with goat cheese scones. Welcome summer with the full moon plate and spicy honey. And finish the journey on Samhaim, the Witches' New Year, with a mushroom and brie tart.
Festive, witty, and accessible, Cheese Magic is guaranteed to charm you.
280 pages, Hardcover
Published September 16, 2025
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January 1, 2026
This book is beyond amazing! The recipes are awesome and the glossaries are so helpful!
November 29, 2025
She takes the relationship between cheese and magic seriously. For example:
“Kitchen knives correspond with swords and ritual daggers, which are used to cut cords or remove psychological blocks. I recommend having a small, serrated blade for tomatoes, a longer serrated blade, for cutting bread, a short paring knife for detailed jobs, and a chef’s knife for heavy lifting.”
Or this, under “Cleansing Your Tools:”
“Simply wash with soap and water, while envisioning all energies and dirt rinsing away. Burn incense around them for additional cleansing.”
Personally, I'll be skipping the rituals and incantations. But to each their own. And after all -- cheeeeeeese.
“Kitchen knives correspond with swords and ritual daggers, which are used to cut cords or remove psychological blocks. I recommend having a small, serrated blade for tomatoes, a longer serrated blade, for cutting bread, a short paring knife for detailed jobs, and a chef’s knife for heavy lifting.”
Or this, under “Cleansing Your Tools:”
“Simply wash with soap and water, while envisioning all energies and dirt rinsing away. Burn incense around them for additional cleansing.”
Personally, I'll be skipping the rituals and incantations. But to each their own. And after all -- cheeeeeeese.
November 8, 2025
two things i love - cheese and magic.
I like the way the cheese themed recipes are organized around the wheel of the year. I also really liked the idea of cheese as magic - I love this practical applications of kitchen magic. would love to own this book.
I like the way the cheese themed recipes are organized around the wheel of the year. I also really liked the idea of cheese as magic - I love this practical applications of kitchen magic. would love to own this book.
November 10, 2025
I loved the fact that they dedicated this book to their cat. Great recipes. They are detailed recipes but are simple enough to follow. This made me realize I don't love cheese as I originally thought I did. I do think there are a lot of beginner friendly recipes in here.
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