{"id":1296,"date":"2010-08-23T14:29:31","date_gmt":"2010-08-23T18:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cheeseloverca.wordpress.com\/?p=1296"},"modified":"2010-08-23T14:29:31","modified_gmt":"2010-08-23T18:29:31","slug":"canadian-cheese-a-pocket-guide-by-kathy-guidi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/index.php\/2010\/08\/23\/canadian-cheese-a-pocket-guide-by-kathy-guidi\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadian Cheese: A Pocket Guide, by Kathy Guidi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- InstanceBeginEditable name=\"main\" --><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/41emzz66ml-_ss500_-1.jpg\" data-lightbox=\"gal[1296]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1302\" title=\"41eMZZ66+mL._SS500_\" src=\"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/41emzz66ml-_ss500_-1.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/41emzz66ml-_ss500_-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/41emzz66ml-_ss500_-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/41emzz66ml-_ss500_-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/41emzz66ml-_ss500_-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cheeselover.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/41emzz66ml-_ss500_-1-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>At last, an up-to-date book on Canadian cheese loaded with information and insight!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A CheeseLover.ca review will be posted soon. In the meantime, here&#8217;s the official\u00a0 announcement on Canadian Cheese: A Pocket Guide, by Kathy Guidi, the highly respected maven of all things cheese in this country:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Most of us are intimidated in front of the cheese case  with so many varieties to choose from. We end up buying the same  familiar cheese even when we set out to try something new.<\/p>\n<p>Most Canadians have no idea what they\u2019re missing! New Canadian cheeses emerge all the time! Canadian Cheese: A Pocket Guide is a reference to some of the newest, best and most popular.<\/p>\n<p>The Guide includes concise tasting  information for more than 180 cheeses from coast to coast  with emphasis  on artisan varieties. There are enchanting author and cheesemaker  anecdotes, plus<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>useful information on buying and serving, and<\/li>\n<li>author insights on popular cheese topics such as raw  milk cheese, discerning quality, whether (or not) to eat the rind,  cheesemaking and ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Natural Cheeses Grouped Alphabetically by Category<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh, Unripened \u2013 versatile, indigenous cheeses<\/li>\n<li>Soft, Ripened \u2013 fragile, runny and unctuous<\/li>\n<li>Soft Washed Rind \u2013 called \u2018the stinkers\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Semi-Soft \u2013 mild, yet diverse<\/li>\n<li>Semi-Soft Washed Rind \u2013 Canada\u2019s new cheese heritage<\/li>\n<li>Firm \u2013 substantial, dependable classics<\/li>\n<li>Hard \u2013 maturity with benefits<\/li>\n<li>Blues \u2013 love \u2018em or hate \u2018em, they\u2019re anything but ordinary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align:left;\">\u201cCheese can be the perfect accompaniment for many  wines. But not every match is made in heaven making knowledge of cheese  just as important as that of wine when recommending pairings. Kathy  Guidi has the knowledge and passion to make learning about cheese a  pleasure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\">\u2014Carol LePage, Sommelier, Director of Sales, Reif Estate Winery<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cYour passion for the topic of cheese, mental energy  and agility, enthusiasm and friendliness is impressive and uplifting and  so good for the dairy industry.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:right;\">\u2014Russell Gammon, Executive Director Canadian Jersey Cow Association<\/p>\n<p>The book is available* for pre-order on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Canadian-Cheese-Pocket-Guide-Kathy\/dp\/1552788946\/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1279657003&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Amazon.ca<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chapters.indigo.ca\/books\/Canadian-Cheese-A-Pocket-Guide-Kathy-Guidi\/9781552788943-item.html?ref=Search+Books:+%27canadian+cheese%27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indigo.ca <\/a> and available at book and cheese stores across Canada by September  2010.                                                                      ( * pre-order only until late August 2010 )<\/p>\n<p><strong>Canadian Cheese: A Pocket Guide<br \/>\nISBN   (978-1-55278-894-3)<\/strong><br \/>\nPublished by McArthur &amp; Company<br \/>\n322 King St. West, Toronto, Ontario   M5V 1J2<br \/>\n416-408-4007<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mcarthur-co.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.mcarthur-co.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For corporate or special sales, please contact the publisher directly:  Ann Ledden, VP Sales, McArthur &amp; Company.<\/p>\n<p>Book signings can be arranged by contacting Devon Pool, Director of Publicity, McArthur &amp; Company.  See the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.artisancheesemarketing.com\/calendar.htm\">Artisan Cheese Marketing calendar<\/a> for scheduled book signings and event dates.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!--StartFragment-->Kathy Guidi is the founder of Cheese Education Guild which in September will again present its in-depth Cheese Appreciation 1 program.<span style=\"font-family:Arial;\"> It&#8217;s the perfect way to learn about cheese while savouring and comparing up to 10 cheeses each week during the 8-week certificate course.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-family:Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Course<\/span>: \u00a0Cheese Appreciation 1<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Designed for<\/span>: fine dining and wine professionals, sales and retail professionals,<br \/>\ncheesemakers and cheese marketers AND caseophile (cheese loving) enthusiasts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Starts<\/span>: \u00a0Tuesday September 14 through Tuesday November 2, 2010<br \/>\nTime: \u00a06:15 &#8211; 9:15<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Location<\/span>: \u00a0Toronto Board of Trade, First Canadian Place, Bay and Adelaide<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family:Arial;\"><span style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Cost:<\/span> $ 550. + HST \u00a0(tax deductable receipt provided)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For complete information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.artisancheesemarketing.com\/ACMlevel1.htm\">www.artisancheesemarketing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At last, an up-to-date book on Canadian cheese loaded with information and insight! 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