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Cheese Guidebooks

Practical playbooks for selecting, storing, and serving cheese with confidence.

From market shopping to board styling, these guides keep every rind happy and every guest delighted.

Core lessons

  • Taste like a monger: Build vocabulary for paste texture, aroma, salt, and length of finish.
  • Shop smart: Evaluate wheels and wedges quickly, and read affineur notes with ease.
  • Serve beautifully: Temperature cues, knife choices, and garnish ideas for any occasion.

Deep dives

Milk & make

Styles decoded

Brie, cheddar, blue, washed rind, and alpine primers built for quick refreshers.

Storage

Longevity playbook

Humidity, wraps, and weekly checklists that keep rinds from drying or slipping.

How to use these guides

  1. Start with a style primer and follow the tasting checkpoints.
  2. Assemble a three-cheese flight using the suggested flavor contrasts.
  3. Test your instincts in the Cheese games arcade.

Latest Guidebooks

Cheese Glossary

Complete A-Z cheese terminology glossary. Master the vocabulary of artisan cheese from milk to maturation.

7 min read

Cheese and Wine Pairing Guide

Master the art of pairing cheese with wine. Learn classic combinations, pairing principles, and how to create unforgettable tastings.

10 min read

The Art of Cheese Aging

Discover how cheese aging transforms milk into complex flavors. Learn about affinage, cave conditions, and what happens during maturation.

10 min read

Database

Explore our comprehensive database of curated entries.

Games & Interactive

Test your knowledge with our interactive games and quizzes.