Cheese Companion

From Appenzeller to Wensleydale, from Gruyere to Parmigiano-Reggiano, the world of cheese is one to he discovered and savored by everyone who loves to eat. This accessible new paperback version of the original, comprehensive guide to selecting and enjoying the world's most popular cheeses is designed for easy reference, with an alphabetical directory of 106 varieties. Profiled by name, origin, characteristics, variations, and serving selections, each entry also indicates the type of milk used in production, the cheese's pungency, fat content, and compatibility with specific wines. A short section traces the history of cheese and how it is made.Ridgway, Judy is the author of 'Cheese Companion', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756759629 and ISBN 0756759625.