Books
Become a cheese connoisseur, read about how to make your own cheese at home and discover more about that other traditional treat from Somerset – cider – with our reading list.
Home Cheese Making
Among the step-by-step tested recipes for cheese varieties in this book are farmhouse cheddar, gouda, fromage blanc, queso blanco, marscarpone, ricotta and 30-minute mozzarella.
Author: Ricki Carroll
ISBN: 1580174647
Making Artisan Cheese: Fifty Fine Cheeses That You Can Make In Your Own Kitchen
Artisan cheese is all the rage apparently, and this new book gives you the know-how to make your own - whether it is as a present, for entertaining friends or for your own enjoyment.
Author: Tim Smith
ISBN: 1592531970
The Cheese Companion: The Connoisseurs's Guide
Each cheese in the A-Z directory is described in full, including when and how it is made, with profiles on variations, style, maturity and recommended wine partners. The history of cheese worldwide, and how to cut and store cheese is covered, with a list of producers and distributors.
Author: Judy Ridgway
ISBN: 1840923393
Simply British Cheese
This book focuses on cheeses produced solely in the UK. The reason behind this is to try and demonstrate that it is not simply France and Italy that deserve all the recognition for producing fine cheeses. It's about time the UK was put on the map for doing so too. Having read this and tasted some of our recommendations for yourself, you might agree!
Author: Matthew Greener
ISBN: 0954313429
Curious Somerset
This book is a guide to about 80 of these remarkable sights in a surprisingly undiscovered corner of the West Country. Numerous illustrations are included, together with a map, and location and access details. Curious Somerset will make fascinating reading for residents and visitors alike, and will inspire many to explore this delightful county much more thoroughly.
Author: Derrick Warren
ISBN: 0750940573
Somerset Cider Folklore And Customs
In the western counties of England, and in Somerset in particular, cider was, and for many still is, an integral part of the rural way of life. Over the centuries, folklore and customs have become entwined with the growing of apple trees, the harvesting of the fruit, and the production and consumption of cider.
Author: Jon Dathen
ISBN: 1861632509
English Cheeses Of The South And West
Guide to the cheeses native to the South and West of England, including Cheddar.
Author: John Arlott
ISBN: 0245558802
