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The Cheese Connoisseur’s Handbook

How to deepen your understanding and enjoyment of fine cheese year-round

Svetlana Kukharchuk

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English
Rethink Press
18 June 2021
Discovering fine cheese is the perfect way to slow down and savour life...

… and yes, it can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.

If you love cheese and want to find out how to take your enjoyment of it to the next level, The Cheese Connoisseur’s Handbook is the perfect starting point and an excellent companion on your journey to understanding fine cheese. It provides a brief introduction to the history and practice of cheesemaking, followed by expert guidance on the finer points of choosing cheese and developing a cultured taste.

This book will help you to:

Discover different varieties of cheese and their characteristics See past the marketing and learn how and where to source high quality cheese Find cheeses that are perfect for your unique palate, favourite drink or occasion Enjoy fine cheese as part of a healthy diet year-round Master the art of conscious appreciation to get more out of every bite and even strengthen your social connections

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Imprint:   Rethink Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 11mm
Weight:   227g
ISBN:   9781781335901
ISBN 10:   1781335907
Pages:   176
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Introduction Part One: UNDERSTAND Chapter 1 Sweet Dreams Are Made Of Cheese To eat or not to eat? Origins of the Cheese Connoisseur’s Way Fundamental terms The journey to cheese Spotlight on cheese: Gruyère Summary Chapter 2 What Is Cheese? An overview of cheese history Fundamental cheesemaking elements Rennet Milk Industrial vs fine cheesemakers Spotlight on cheese: Comté Summary Chapter 3 Step 1: Cultured Taste Fine cheese terminology Fine cheese categories Maturation Seasonality Cheese with terroir Organic cheese ‘White gold’ Spotlight on cheese: Parmigiano Reggiano Summary Chapter 4 Step 2: Curated Service Cheese retailers – specialist vs generalists Curated cheesemonger service Affordable luxury Storing your cheese at home Rinds: Can I eat that? Spotlight on cheese: Roquefort Summary Part Two: SAVOUR Chapter 5 Step 3: Continuous Enjoyment Cheese in a balanced diet Nutritional composition of cheese Health virtues of fine cheese The secret to moderation Sensible quantities of cheese My health and diet practices Spotlight on cheese: Stichelton Summary Chapter 6 Step 4: Conscious Appreciation Being present How to taste cheese properly The five senses Flavours and aromas of cheese Initial principles of pairing cheese How to pair cheese and wine Cheese and honey What are the crunchy bits? Spotlight on cheese: Corra Linn Summary Chapter 7 Step 5: Connection Nourishing human connections Little celebrations The art of a cheeseboard Spotlight on cheese: Gorwydd Caerphilly Summary Conclusion Resources Cheeseboards by season The Ultimate Pasta Gratin Fine Cheese Vocabulary Bibliography Further Reading and Resources Acknowledgements The Author

Svetlana Kukharchuk is the founder of The Cheese Lady and a professional cheesemonger, maturer and educator with over fifteen years’ experience in the fine cheese industry. Her mission is to champion farmhouse and artisan cheese and ignite a passion for it in everyone she meets. Find out more at www.thecheeselady.co.uk

Reviews for The Cheese Connoisseur’s Handbook: How to deepen your understanding and enjoyment of fine cheese year-round

This book is a very informative and passionate guide to all things cheese. The Cheese Lady, Svetlana, has a great enthusiasm for educating people and enjoying cheese as part of a balanced diet. Tom Kitchin, Chef Proprietor at The Kitchin A romance novel of a cheese book, Svetlana invites us on a personal journey of delight and reconciliation through her love affair with cheese. It's uplifting at a time when so many of us have a complicated relationship with the food we eat. Joe Schneider, Stichelton Dairy - maker of Stichelton cheese This is essential reading for anyone who already loves cheese and wants to learn how to savour and enjoy it even more. It's a handy how-to guide to eating chees the European way - not as a guilty habit but as part of a healthy balanced diet that is good for the soul. Todd Trethowan, Trethowan Brothers - makers of Pitchfork Cheddar and Gorwydd Caerphilly Svetlana's honest insight into her journey with cheese as a healthy food stuff, career choice and passion is creatively curated throughout this book to inspire others to love and really enjoy great cheese. Tracey Colley, Director, Academy of Cheese Svetlana's book is the definitive guide to understanding and enjoying cheese. Her passion for cheese, and life, is infectious and you can almost taste the cheese as you read! The Cheese Connoisseur's Way really is five steps to cheese happiness and is all you need to develop and nurture a long, loving and balanced relationship with cheese. Claire Blackler, Wine Educator, Founder of Case Studies Wine School A passionate and personal paean of praise to milk-based protein. A reminder too that we should recognise, treasure and support the deep reservoirs of knowledge of folk like Svetlana in our midst. Simon Briggs, Director, Great Grog Independent Wine Merchants A very personal and approachable insight into specialist cheese. Svetlana successfully demystifies fine cheese, empowering the reader to make more conscious choices when buying and enjoying it. Rachael Sills, Kaseswiss, Natural Alpine cheese specialist


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