295904 Tue Jan 27 20:09:06 -0800 2004 3 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1628101 Reading about whether one should eat the rind or not, I thought that I would like to read more about cheese -about recognizing and enjoying unusual cheese varieties. Any ideas? (I've seen the Cheese Primer by Jenkins in people's houses, but I wasn't sure if there were better sources). Tue Jan 27 20:09:06 -0800 2004 0 AndieCat 1 1628107 The Jenkins book is by far the most comprehensive book on cheese that is available. It doesn't cover the "new" cheeses that are coming from artisanal cheesemakers but as a general reference it is excellent. Tue Jan 27 21:35:24 -0800 2004 1628101 0 wally 1 1628131 I love Steve Jenkins' book, but check out the following: The Cheese Plate by Max McCalman, and any books by Juliet Harbutt (she has four or five.) I have a vast library of cheese books, which I am willing to share. Cheese is my personal passion. PS Feel free to eat any rind that is not waxed. Wed Jan 28 03:06:14 -0800 2004 1628101 0 Pat P 2 1628213 Thanks for the recommendations, Pat -- I will check them out. It is awfully nice to offer to share your library of cheese books as well! Thank you! I'm in Los Angeles though, and you're probably not -- I wish I could browse your library! Wed Jan 28 22:59:53 -0800 2004 1628131 0 AndieCat