Beware the Caldesi book...the recipes are poorly tested...the measurements are off for some recipes. If you follow your gut, you should be fine.

Try cacciocavollo cheese, not smoked. It looks like a little Buddha and has a fantastic taste, similar to mozzarella.

I would love to know what challenge you have taken on next! I am finishing a similar adventure with the same number of cookbooks but don't know where to go next!