Complete Cheese Pairing Cookbook, The

Description: 'I adore this book.' -Jose Pizarro 'Full of modernist recipes and ground-breaking ideas.' -Gizzi Erskine 'All hail the Queen of Cheese.' -Simon Rimmer The ultimate guide to creating cheese pairings for entertaining guests, impressing friends and family, and more. In this sumptuous collection of cheese pairing charts and recipes, Morgan McGlynn Carr demonstrates that by matching mouthwatering cheese with the perfect cracker, a stunning chutney, and an exceptional wine, the results can be both delicious and rewarding. The main concept behind cheese pairings is that certain elements in both the cheese and the pairing react differently to each other and this can elevate the entire dining experience. You'll gain fascinating insights into what cheese pairing actually is, what makes cheese cheesy and how to pair like a professional. With carefully curated pairing boards containing both classic and unique combinations, cheeses from around the world and a seasonal pairing guide, the book also contains a range of cheese-focused recipes suitable for all occasions. The Complete Cheese Pairing Cookbook is a must-have for any cheese lover looking to explore a new culinary world and the only cheese guide you'll ever need. Morgan is the author of two previous, highly acclaimed titles, The Modern Cheesemaker and The Modern Cheeseboard. Review: 'Morgan's knowledge of things cheesy is beyond compare. Some of the pairings in this book will blow your mind and up your cheese game so much. All hail the Queen of Cheese.' -- Simon Rimmer 'From the undisputed Queen of Cheese comes a book that's not only informative, but full of modernist recipes and ground-breaking ideas that will have you popping your eyes back in your sockets and wiping drool off your face!' -- Gizzi Erskine 'Morgan has done it again with this beautiful and extremely useful book on the art of cheese-pairing. I will buy two: one for my kitchen in Iris-Zahara, and another for my home kitchen in London: both copies will likely get begrimed as I get stuck in to trying out all the brilliant recipes. I adore this book.' -- Jose Pizarro 'A scrumptious guidebook to cheeses and how to pump up the happiness factor in eating by using cheese to compliment food and drink. McGlynn Carr who runs the award-winning Muswell Hill Cheese Shop in London, has established herself as a Big Fromage in her field. Her clever cookbook is a well-written, beautifully photographed testament to her passion. It deserves a place on any self-respecting foodie's bookshelf.' -- John Lahr 'So beautiful. People can be intimidated by different cheeses sometimes but the range and what you pair them with is so broad that all they need is someone with that knowledge and passion to shepherd them in the right way and open their eyes to it, which is exactly what this book will do. I think it's amazing.' -- Chef Tom Brown 'Morgan is one of my favourite cheese heroes! If you want to be the 'cheese boss' at you next dinner party, Morgan's books are the perfect weapon to have in your arsenal...what Morgan doesn't know about cheese, frankly isn't worth knowing!!!' -- James Golding, Former Group Chef Director of The Pig Hotel 'Morgan has done something truly remarkable with this utterly wonderful book. The world of cheese, whilst amazing, can be daunting and intimidating to the uninitiated. Even for seasoned foodies it can be challenging to unpick and understand but what Morgan has done is to provide a roadmap to help navigate this incredible world and to equip you with the knowledge to fully appreciate it. And now that you're more familiar with it, she will further enhance your enjoyment by delving deep into the realm of pairings (be it with nuts or drinks or fruit or charcuterie) giving you endless opportunities to experiment with. Long gone are the days of boring and uninspired grazing boards thanks to this tremendous tome!!' -- Dhruv Baker, BBC MasterChef Winner 2010 'Packed with wise advice, insider tips and inspired pairings and recipes. Morgan is a genius at demystifying the world of cheese and allowing us all to find our inner fromager!' -- Janine Ratcliffe Contents: Introduction to Cheese Pairing What is cheese pairing What makes a cheese cheesy? How do we taste? Find your inner fromager Pair like a pro How to use the charts Cheese Pairing Charts My Favorites Cheese and food pairing Cheese and drink pairing World cheese pairings Cheese pairing for the seasons 200 Ultimate Cheese Pairings Index Acknowledgements Author Biography: Morgan McGlynn Carr is the UK's leading cheese expert and owner of Cheeses of Muswell Hill, an award-winning independent cheese shop in North London. She is also the resident Cheese Expert on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch and a top judge at the World Cheese Awards. Starting the shop age 21, she was Britain's youngest female cheesemonger and has spent the subsequent years traveling the UK and the world, working with celebrated mongers and makers, and learning to make, mature, and sell cheese. She is also a cheese consultant for leading retailers and author of two previous, highly acclaimed titles The Modern Cheesemaker and The Modern Cheeseboard.