One of the simplest pleasures in life is a plate of cheese, a chunk of bread, and a glass of wine. In this comprehensive and approachable book, cheese and wine expert and award-winning author Fiona Beckett guides you through the types, uses, and versatility of cheese with her characteristic passion for good food and wine. The Wonderful World of Cheese introduces you to the different types of cheese and explains why their flavors and appearance vary so greatly, then you can better understand how to pair them with all manner of drinks, from red wine to soft drinks, taking in white wine, rosé, port, cider, beer, and other spirits. Entertaining with Cheese reveals the perfect way to put together a cheese board along with some innovative ideas for individual cheese plates and new ways of throwing a wine and cheese party. Turn your hand to more than 40 mouth-watering Recipes such as Extra Crispy Macaroni and Cheese and Honey and Lavender Cheesecake. Complete your cheese course with some friendly Cheese Know-how. Advice on how to shop for cheese and how best to store, cut, and serve it will ensure you get the best out of every cheese you buy.