Cowgirl Creamery Cooks
Collecting the vast accumulated wisdom of two of the world's great cheesemakers, <em>Cowgirl Creamery Cooks</em> is one of those rare books that immediately asserts itself as an indispensible addition to the food lover's library. That's because <em>Cowgirl Creamery Cooks</em> is many things. It's an engrossing read that shares the story of the Cowgirls, but also of the rise of the organic food movement and creating an artisanal creamery. It's a primer on tasting, buying, storing, pairing, and appreciating all kinds of cheese that makes this a gorgeous gift for the cheese lover. And it's a sumptuous collection of recipes, with 75 appetizers, soups, salads, snacks, entrees, and desserts that showcase cow-, goat-, and sheep-milk cheese. Throughout, the glorious photographs of Hirsheimer & Hamilton portray myriad cheeses, finished dishes, and the landscapes and people who created them.