Description
FROM THE BESTSELLING CHEESEMONGER-HISTORIAN A Cheesemonger's Compendium is a fully-illustrated standalone guide to the artisanal and farmhouse cheeses of the British Isles. A must-have for cheese lovers everywhere, it also serves as a handy pocket or shopping bag-sized companion to A Cheesemonger's History of The British Isles. Containing 168 deliciously readable flavour profiles, a morsel of history and a dash of folklore, there's sure to be something to take your fancy in here. This is the ultimate guide for expert fromagers and enthusiastic novices alike.
A Cheesemonger's Compendium is a standalone guide to the artisanal and farmhouse cheeses of the British Isles.
About the Author
Ned Palmer runs the Cheese Tasting Company, whose unique events pair cheese with wines, beers, whiskies and history. After studying philosophy, theatre and experimental psychology, he worked as a jazz pianist and hospital porter, before helping out on a stall at Borough Market led him into a life of cheesemongering. He is the author of the bestseller A Cheesemonger's History of the British Isles.
Reviews
A delightful and informative romp ... a fine Christmas present, along with a wedge of Sparkenhoe Red Leicester -- Bee Wilson * Guardian *
His encounters with modern-day practitioners fizz with infectious delight -- John Walsh * Sunday Times *
A beautifully textured tour around the cheeseboard -- Simon Garfield
This is a very dangerous book. Read cheesemonger Ned Palmer's descriptions of the 158 British cheeses therein and you'll want to buy all of them ... very moreish -- Susan Swarbrick & Teddy Jamieson * Herald *
A delightful and informative romp ... a fine Christmas present, along with a wedge of Sparkenhoe Red Leicester -- Bee Wilson * Guardian *
His encounters with modern-day practitioners fizz with infectious delight -- John Walsh * Sunday Times *
A beautifully textured tour around the cheeseboard -- Simon Garfield
This is a very dangerous book. Read cheesemonger Ned Palmer's descriptions of the 158 British cheeses therein and you'll want to buy all of them ... very moreish -- Susan Swarbrick & Teddy Jamieson * Herald *
Book Information
ISBN 9781788167161
Author Ned Palmer
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Profile Books Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
A Cheesemonger's Compendium is a standalone guide to the artisanal and farmhouse cheeses of the British Isles.
About the Author
Ned Palmer runs the Cheese Tasting Company, whose unique events pair cheese with wines, beers, whiskies and history. After studying philosophy, theatre and experimental psychology, he worked as a jazz pianist and hospital porter, before helping out on a stall at Borough Market led him into a life of cheesemongering. He is the author of the bestseller A Cheesemonger's History of the British Isles.
Reviews
A delightful and informative romp ... a fine Christmas present, along with a wedge of Sparkenhoe Red Leicester -- Bee Wilson * Guardian *
His encounters with modern-day practitioners fizz with infectious delight -- John Walsh * Sunday Times *
A beautifully textured tour around the cheeseboard -- Simon Garfield
This is a very dangerous book. Read cheesemonger Ned Palmer's descriptions of the 158 British cheeses therein and you'll want to buy all of them ... very moreish -- Susan Swarbrick & Teddy Jamieson * Herald *
A delightful and informative romp ... a fine Christmas present, along with a wedge of Sparkenhoe Red Leicester -- Bee Wilson * Guardian *
His encounters with modern-day practitioners fizz with infectious delight -- John Walsh * Sunday Times *
A beautifully textured tour around the cheeseboard -- Simon Garfield
This is a very dangerous book. Read cheesemonger Ned Palmer's descriptions of the 158 British cheeses therein and you'll want to buy all of them ... very moreish -- Susan Swarbrick & Teddy Jamieson * Herald *
Book Information
ISBN 9781788167161
Author Ned Palmer
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Profile Books Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
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