Kirk Samuels bills 365 Cheeses as a "yearlong course in cheese." He was educating himself, one day at a time.
The results of his research -- each with a photo -- are sorted here all sorts of ways -- alphabetically, by country or state of origin, by type (even "stinky cheeses"). Or you can see them all, chronologically, on one long, long page.
Here lie surprises: "Port Salut is what I call a breakfast cheese."
More surprises: Cheeses named Midnight Moon and Naked Goat and Lamb Chopper.
Mountains of packaged cheese wedges and rounds in the markets are bewildering. I'm going to browse this for cheeses I might like to try, make a list and take it shopping.
Top of my list:
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Yes! This Red Leicester is a beautful cheese and so far my favorite new cheese I discovered this year. Not too sharp.






