Cheese Primer
by Steven Jenkins
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Book Reviews of Cheese Primer
Book Review: Encyclopedia of Cheese But . . .
Summary: 4 Stars
This book has more information on cheeses world-wide than I've ever seen gathered in one place. It discusses cheeses from each of the major (and not so major) countries in the world. And in my favorite section, Mr. Jenkins does a state-by-state inventory of artisan cheeses. There are also sections on how to enjoy cheese and what to enjoy it with. On the down side, there are no color pictures and many of the black and white photos are of lesser quality. But all in all, an excellent book for those relatively new to cheese.Book Review: Interesting Even For the Non-Obsessed Reader
Summary: 4 Stars
Although I love cheese, I apparently do not share the fanatical devotion of some of the author's readers. But I very much enjoyed this book, which dramatically enhanced my knowledge of cheese and provided an insight to an entirely new world. The classifications are very well organized, and the evaluations given are clear and illuminating. I've even gone to my cheese shop to examine the offerings with the book in hand, so reading it has had a great effect on my consumption as well as my knowledge.Book Review: For Those Wallaces & Gromits Out There
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're obsessed with cheese, if you plan your weekends and vacations around cheese, if you served on FFA dairy judging teams, if you go to the cheese coolers at the grocers first, if you correct people on their pronunciation of Gouda, if you've had cheese omelettes for breakfast, cheese soup for lunch and cheese casserole for supper - all in one day, then you're a cheese person understood only by other cheese persons. This book is recommended for your private cheese library.Book Review: Comprehensive enough for any cheese lover!
Summary: 4 Stars
Okay, I am a confirmed turophile; I love cheese. This book is more than comprehensive. The Primer lacked good colorful pictures to show off the various popular cheeses. I ended up buying another book just so I could see what the cheeses should actually look like. I need to see visuals!! I did not care for the crowded copy either. It was also a little too textbookish for me. Definitely not for the coffee table, but a good resource guide.Book Review: a good guide to find and try different cheeses (be your own critic after you read though)
Summary: 4 Stars
Honestly . . . I'm not a big fan of the taleggio. And I know that's Mr. Jenkins' favorite and all . . . but I tasted nothing special and it didn't really stand out as cheeses I loved. And he's REALLY snobby - don't get me wrong - he has credential but some people just have personal preferences and different levels of acceptance. I love a fine Idiazabal or Pecorino Toscano, but I'll never turn down blue box Kraft Mac N' Cheese. period.