From Afrim Pristine, the internationally-renowned maître fromager of the Cheese Boutique, comes a cookbook and all-encompassing cheese guide featuring everyone''s favorite ingredient.

Afrim Pristine may possess the most distinguished professional title a cheesemonger could ask for, but if you ask him what business he''s in, he''ll tell you he sells happiness. That''s because cheese is inextricably linked to wonderful memories and celebrations for so many of us. Whether you''re at your local shop tasting something new; preparing a recipe for a quiet Friday night at home; or planning an epic cheese board for a huge family get-together, cheese and cheesy dishes are always greeted with a smile.

In his first cookbook, Afrim is here to teach you the basics of more than 55 cheeses. You''ll learn about various kinds of milks, the best ways to store cheese, how to pair different cheeses with different beverages, and how to create the cheese board of your dreams. And with his signature sense of humor and warmth, Afrim offers 60 easy and enticing recipes for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Snacks, and a bonus chapter called Low-Risk, High-Reward, for those times when you''re looking to simply eat cheese with the perfect accompaniment. Alongside Afrim''s best dishes are 20 cheesy masterpieces from the culinary world''s top chefs--everyone from Daniel Boulud, Claudio Aprile and Rob Gentile to Chuck Hughes, Anna and Michael Olson, Bob Blumer and more.

Whether you''re a brand-new chef who loves cheese, or an accomplished home cook looking to take dairy to the next level, For the Love of Cheese is sure to bring joy to your kitchen and your heart.