A fun and quirky guide to the essential rules for enjoying cheese, including tips on selecting and tasting different varieties, serving and pairing cheeses, as well as a brief history on cheese and a rundown of how cheeses are made. This richly illustrated book from a lauded cheesemonger--perfect for all cheese fans, from newcomers to experts--teaches you how to make a stylish cheese platter, repurpose nibs and bits of leftover cheese into something delicious, and expand your cheese palette and taste cheeses properly. Alongside the history and fundamentals of cheese-making, you'll even learn why cheese is actually good for you (and doesn't make you fat!), find enlightenment on the great dairy debate--pasteurized versus not pasteurized--and improve your cheese vocabulary with a handy lexicon chart.