From lauded cheesemonger and creator of the popular blog Cheese Sex Death, a bible for everything you need to know about cheese

For many people, the world of artisan cheese is an intriguing but intimidating place. There are so many strange smells, unusual textures, exotic names, and rules for serving. Where should a neophyte begin?

From evangelist cheesemonger Erika Kubick, this comprehensive book guides readers to become confident connoisseurs and worshippers of Cheesus. A preacher of the curd word, Kubick provides the Ten Commandments of Cheese, which breaks down this complex world into simplified bites. A welcoming sanctuary devoted to making cheese a daily part of life and gatherings, this book explores the many different styles of cheese by type, profiling commonly found and affordable wedges as well as the more rare and refined of rinds. Kubick offers divine recipes that cover everything from everyday crowd pleasers (think mac and cheese and baked brie) to festive feasts fit for holidays and gatherings. This cheese devotee outlines the perfect cheese plate formula and offers inventive yet easy-to-execute beverage pairings, including wine, beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic drinks. These heavenly spreads and recipes wring maximum indulgence out of minimal effort and expense. Filled with seductive photography and audacious prose, Cheese Sex Death is a delightfully approachable guide to artisan cheese that will make just about anyone worship at the altar of Cheesus.

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Review

The great thing about being a part of Abrams Books Dinner Party Club is being able to see all the new releases. For a foodie, this is heaven! I don’t claim to be a foodie like some, but I do enjoy cookbooks and other books related to food. You can learn so much and this book is the perfect example. I love cheese and I think many do too unless they have a cheese allergy or something like that.  Consider it your Cheese bible for all things cheesy. There is so much going on in this book! An explanation of cheese, how it is made, what to look for, what to avoid, tastes, etc.

I flipped through this book and there are sections that I will go back and read more fully, but I am fascinated to learn what cheese is best used for what type of dish, pairings, how to set up a cheese plate (the right proportions of tastes), some recipes at the end, and so much more. There is even a timeline that reflects how cheese came about through the centuries.

The book is chock full of useful information that I would never have thought to find all in one place. I can’t wait to learn more about proper cheese handling and storage. The book will blow your mind!

Disclaimer – This book contains religious satire.

We give this book 5 paws up

About the Author

My name is Erika Kubick and I really love cheese. I’m a former cheesemonger, which means I used to work in a shop caring for and selling cheese. I believe cheese is the sexiest, holiest food in the world and that we should all pleasure ourselves with it every day. I created Cheese Sex Death to inspire people to indulge their funky fromage fantasies: it’s your guide to buying, plating, pairing, cooking with, and tasting cheese.

Even though the world of artisan cheese seems intimidating, all you really need to know is that you like eating it. I’ll help you learn the rest.

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