Renowned restaurateur and food consultant Clark Wolf shares his passion and unparalleled expertise in this indispensable guide to great American cheeses.

American Cheeses is an in-depth look at the art and craft of cheese making across the country. Wolf celebrates artisanal American cheeses and the women and men who make them, telling stories about making cheese and ways it is stored, eaten, and enjoyed.

This is the only cheese guide to date that is organized by region: Each section is dedicated specifically to cheeses of one of five different areas of the nation and includes profiles of the most accomplished craftsmen working in those regions. The chapters include info on the types of cheeses available plus contact info (including websites) for producers and farms. Includes a dozen luscious, cheese-centric recipes.