A transporting guide to all things cheese, from how and where it's
made to how to truly taste it
Meet Madame Fromage, aka Tenaya Darlington. A charming, witty, deeply
knowledgeable and, above all, passionate caseophile--a fancy way of
saying cheese lover--she's here to teach us pretty much everything we
need to know about choosing cheese, tasting it, pairing it, and sharing
it.
Structured around the concept of eight tasting journeys, Madame Fromage
takes us on tours through the cheese world. We skydive into fresh
cheeses, like chevres, ricotta, and buffalo mozzarella. Trek through the
Alpines, with its Emmentalers and Gruyeres. Go spelunking into stinky
cheeses like Taleggio, Pont-l'Eveque, and the rank Langres. Take a
geological adventure with aged cheeses, including Parmigiano Reggiano
and Manchego, and hop on a blue cheese rock 'n' roll tour--with their
piercings and weird markings, these funky gorgonzolas, Roqueforts, and
Stiltons are the rock stars of the cheese world. They also pair well
with bourbon and elevate a burger, not to mention a wedge salad.
Along the way we learn about pasture-raised animals, spend time with
fearless cheesemakers, discover tips on creating next-level boards for
every style of cheese. And find a bucket-list of 25 greats readers will
want to tick off, one by one. For any curd nerd whose eyes light up at
the mere mention of triple crème, it's a journey that can't be missed.
