Cheese, Illustrated: Notes, Pairings, and Boards

by Rory Stamp, Holly Exley (Illustrations)

A true celebration of cheese, this illustrated book features 50 cheeses from around the world, along with interesting tidbits, tips for enjoying them, and ways to create unique cheese plates for any palate.

This delightful love letter to cheese is a delicious companion for any cheese lover and covers everything from favorite standbys (Brie, Cheddar, Gouda) to European delicacies (Manchego, Tallegio, and Tomme de Savoie). Each of the 50 cheeses is accompanied by a sophisticated illustration along with history, tasting notes, and pairing suggestions. Cheese, Illustrated also includes plenty of cheese plate suggestions from around the world, with helpful tips for creating delicious boards featuring a variety of cheese styles. Whether you're looking for a special cheese to savor, several options to share with friends, or just a new way to enjoy one of the world's most perfect foods, this book is just the thing – alongside a cheese knife, of course.

CHEESE IS A perennial favorite, cheese is both a comfort food and a way to try new things. It's a favorite snack, a staple for easy meals, a treat to enjoy just for yourself, or a bite to share with others. This book celebrates all kinds of cheeses, from the well-loved to the almost unknown, and offers plenty of delicious ways to enjoy them for years to come.

MAKES A Whether it's displayed on a coffee table next to a candle and some comfy throws, propped up next to a cheese board shared with friends, or arranged with other cookbooks on a shelf, this beautifully illustrated book is just as fun to look at as it is to read.

EVERYONE LOVES There's a reason cheese is one of the most popular foods in the world, and this book embraces the timeless appeal that cheese offers to everyone, from the mac and cheese lover to the cultured blue cheese enthusiast. With 50 cheeses to learn about and enjoy, plus cheese boards and pairing suggestions to try and share, there's something here for every palate.

Perfect cheese lovers of all ages; people looking for a sweet hostess, birthday, or holiday gift for a cheese fanatic; fans of cook's illustrated-style food illustration

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Cooking

144 pages, Hardcover

Published August 10, 2021

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

used words like "barnyardy" and "slumping" multiple times to describe cheeses. sensational. 10/10.

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Far superior to the last book I read about cheese. I read each page of this to myself like a fairytale, dreaming of the amazing cheese boards I might make if and when pandemic is over. Man I fucking love cheese.

I did, however, discover something ugly and disturbing about myself on Page 76: I fell in love with the idea of queijo de azeitão, a Portuguese soft cheese, and became determined to try it. I called every cheese shop in Portland and couldn’t find it; apparently it’s hard to get in the states. This triggered in me a Veruca Salt-style meltdown because I WANT it, and I want it NOW. Portland is a foodie town! Why can’t I have it?!

I’m still salty about it but I don’t blame the book just because it made me a cheese Karen.

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully illustrated, introductory guide to cheese that encourages the reader to play with their food. In a fun and friendly manner, Stamp takes a potentially intimidating topic and makes it playful. Love, love, love.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

one of my favorite topics - cheese - I also loved the illustrations - wish they had gone a bit further a field but still such a great start. Definitely some of my favorites and some left to try. They left out some great cheese - there were no quebec cheese or dutch and was solely focused on europe and north America but still a delicious start.

[Susan Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful little book that is a massive encyclopedia about cheese and it’s origins. The cows and goats that create the milk, to how the cheese is made in all parts of the world. Then it states what best libations and foods should be paired with each cheese for scrumptious cheese boards. A wonderful little Cheese 101 education.

[Sherri · Rating 3 out of 5]

A tiny edition that has illustrations rather than photos. It is divided into different countries and their offerings. Neat history and drink pairings are included. A cute gift for a cheese lover or small coffee table book.

[Aasinathena · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fall for beautifully illustrated books like this🤩! This is a very informative book about different cheese varieties. But I still have more to reads about cheese and will decide whether to buy this book as a coffee table read.

[Becky Maness · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite fascinating. I learned so much about the history of cheese. Makes me want to sample them all.

[AskNezka · Rating 3 out of 5]

Illustrations are beautiful and suggestions for cheese board menus at the end are very helpful.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

great little reference book. wouldn't buy it myself, but would be happy to receive as a gift. beautiful artwork. learned about a few new cheeses that i'd like to try.

[M G · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book introducing 50 western cheeses that allows for one to be quickly acquainted with cheese history and their flavour profiles. Illustrations looks great.