From Erika Kubick—lauded cheesemonger and creator of the popular blog Cheese Sex Death—a bible for everything you need to know about cheese.

For many people, the world of artisan cheese is an intriguing but intimidating place. There are so many strange smells, unusual textures, exotic names, and rules for serving. Where should a neophyte begin?

From evangelist cheesemonger Erika Kubick, Cheese Sex Death guides readers to become confident connoisseurs and worshippers of Cheesus. A preacher of the curd word, Kubick provides the Ten Commandments of Cheese, which breaks down this complex world into simplified bites.

Kubick offers divine recipes that cover everything from everyday crowd pleasers to festive feasts fit for holidays and gatherings, such as:

• Garlic-Honey Baked Brie with Rosemary
• Sourdough Toast with Mascarpone, Anchovies, Radish, and Pickled Onions
• Monger’s Mac and Cheese
• Dark Chocolate Goat Cheese Truffles

This cheese devotee outlines the perfect cheese plate formula and offers inventive yet easy-to-execute beverage pairings, including wine, beer, spirits, and nonalcoholic drinks. These heavenly spreads and recipes wring maximum indulgence out of minimal effort and expense.

✦ Hardcover, 352 pages with full-color print.