From creamy fromage blanc to buttery Brie, from tangy Gorgonzola to extra-sharp Cheddar, and from crumbly Trentingrana to smoky Slovenská Parenica, this comprehensive reference provides a complete overview of cheeses from around the globe. Twenty-four cheese families-divided into four principal cheese types, from fresh to hard-are examined in detail, including information on theircharacteristics, flavor profiles, origins, seasonality, and methods of production. The cheeses are then used in a range of sweet and savory recipes, including Puff Pastry Cheese Straws, Marinated Goat Cheese, Parmesan Soufflé, Tartiflette, Cheese-Filled Ravioli in Broth, Smoked Scamorza Frittata, Baked Mont d'Or, Corsican Cheesecake, Tiramisu, Bengali Cheese Sweets, Gouda Nougat, and Ricotta Pancakes. Readers will learn how to : - UNDERSTAND the ingredients and steps involved in the production of different types of cheeses - IDENTIFY 4 main types of cheese, 24 families, and 150 varieties - EXPERTLY PAIR cheeses with various foods and drinks - CREATE perfectly balanced cheese boards - SERVE 46 homemade recipes Complete with a history of cheeses, an introduction to specialties from around the world, and tips on selecting, storing, and tasting cheeses, this volume is an essential companion for cheese lovers everywhere.