Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese

Tenaya Darlington serves as Cheese Director for two wine bars in Philadelphia, both called Tria, and is a member of the writing faculty at Saint Joseph’s University. When she’s not teaching cheese workshops under the name “Madame Fromage,” you can find her circumnavigating the globe as a guide for Cheese Journeys — a dairy-centric food tour company. She is also the author of Di Bruno Bros. House of Cheese and co-author of four cocktail books, including Booze and Vinyl, written in collaboration with her spirits-expert brother, André Darlington. Her writing has appeared in Cooking Light, The Philadelphia Inquirer, EdiblePhilly, Fermentation, and Culture Magazine. You can find her on social media as @mmefromage

“Fun, fascinating, and beautifully written… If you've ever found yourself lost in a cheese shop, Madame Fromage is the perfect guide to help you find your way to cheese nirvana.”  —Patrick McGuigan, author of The Philosophy of Cheese  “A worldly romp—the ultimate ‘how to enjoy cheese’ tome.”  —Allison Hooper, cofounder, Vermont Creamery  “Tenaya Darlington takes us on a creative journey that captivates and invigorates the palate. She has turned the sometimes daunting world of cheese into something fun and exciting!”  —Joe Beddia, author of Pizza Camp"Madame Fromage has been my cheese guru for years—I am one of her “curd nerds”—and Tenaya's new book may be her best yet. Informative, thorough, with gorgeous illustrations. But the real thrill here is the wonderful writing, the way Tenaya’s descriptions bring these cheeses to life. This is cheese writing on the level with great wine or travel writing. No one writes about cheese better than Tenaya does."  —Jason Wilson, author of Godforsaken Grapes and Boozehound, and creator of the Everyday Drinking newsletter.

• INTRODUCTION: DELICIOUS ADVENTURE AWAITS!  PART ONE: DISCOVERTemplate for a Great Cheese BoardThe Secret to Great Cheese Craft Cheese vs. Kraft Cheese A Brief History of Cheesemaking The Creative Evolution of Cheese How Cheese Is MadeAll About Milk Cheese Anatomy   PART TWO: EXPLOREADVENTURE 1: Skydive into Fresh Cheese ADVENTURE 2: Soft-Ripened Safari ADVENTURE 3: Stinky Cheese Spelunking Tour ADVENTURE 4: A Transatlantic Cheddar Crossing ADVENTURE 5: Alpine Cheese TrekADVENTURE 6: Geological Adventures in Aged Cheese (with Crystals!)ADVENTURE 7: Smoked, Truffled, Herby, Spiced— A Field Trip Through FlavorsADVENTURE 8: Rock ’n’ Roll Blue Cheese Bus Tour   PART THREE: ENTERTAINShopping for CheeseHow to Taste Cheese Like a ProFifty Must-Try CheesesHow to Care for Your Cheeses at HomeSharing and Serving CheeseTop Tips for Pairing Cheese and DrinkThe Lactic Lexicon  PART FOUR: KEEP LEARNINGWhy Cheese Travel?Cheese Festivals and HappeningsExploring Artisan Cheesemakers Around the United StatesCheesemaking Classes and ExperiencesTwenty Wild Cheeses to Explore Around the World