Cheese is one of the world’ s favourite foods, produced in hundreds of varieties and with a long, proud history. From the simple, fresh cheeses made regularly at home, which were popular worldwide until recent decades, to the artisan cheeses produced in small quantities by specialist dairies, cheese can be an everyday food or a gourmet treat reserved for special occasions.

If you already have a few favourite types of cheese but would like to explore the whole world of cheese – choosing it, eating it, cooking with it and even making your own – then this is the book for you. It is the only cheese compendium you’ ll ever need – packed with information on selecting and tasting 500 different cheeses from around the globe, together with advice on sourcing, storing and preparing your purchases.