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How to Serve Cheese

Serving a variety of cheeses before dinner, after dinner, or as horsdoeuvres, makes an elegant and tasty snack. With very little preparation, a chees...More

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Two for you, Brie for me! (For the love of Brie Cheese)

As cheeses go, I just can't get enough brie. It's delicious at room temperature, divine when baked, and perfect before dinner, with dinner, or as the much-sought after dessert. As such, I felt the need to devote an entire article to the wonders of ...More

The Best Summer Cheeses

Summer is the perfect time for outdoor barbecues, picnics, and relaxed get togethers. And the best summer cheeses can make any of these occasions a gourmet eating experience to remember. Here are some suggestions for several types of cheese categor...More

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Common Cheese Terms and Definitions

Acidulous A word that is used to describe the pleasant bit of tanginess of a fresh cheese. Affineur An affineur is someone who looks after the aging of cheese. Artisanal Cheese The term artisanal cheese refers to cheese that's made prima...More

The Cheese Lover's Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A grilled cheese sandwich was the first real thing I learned to cook growing up. Made with the kid favorite- American cheese, the occasional slice of ham, and wheat bread, I just had to learn to cook it for myself so that I didn't have to bug my dad...More

Cheese as Part of a Healthy Diet

As a generally healthy person, as well as a cheese afficionado, I worry that eating too much cheese is bad for me, but can't seriously imagine life without it. What's the point of being healthy if you can't enjoy a good Comte, Brie or Pecorino? Whi...More

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How to Serve Cheese

Serving a variety of cheeses before dinner, after dinner, or as horsdoeuvres, makes an elegant and tasty snack. With very little preparation, a cheese plate or two can liven up and pull together any occasion. To ensure your gathering gains the full...More

How to store cheese and keep it fresh

The two major obstacles to keeping cheese fresh while you store it are mold and dehydration. Your goal, therefore, as you wrap up your leftover cheese is to control the air flow and humidity conditions of the stored cheese. As a general rule, the h...More

Selecting the Right Cheeses to Suit your Needs and Tastes

Unless you happen to be an experienced cheesemonger (which most of us aren't!), you've probably found yourself in the difficult position of choosing cheeses for a dinner...More

Cheese and Wine Pairings

Cheese and wine were just made to be enjoyed together. They're both artfully produced with a wide range of complex flavors, and aging can serve to enhance the wine or cheese experience even more. Because cheese and wine pairing involves such delica...More

Finding Cheaper Gourmet Cheese Options

One of the great barriers to enjoying fabulous cheeses to your heart's content is the cost. Some of the best gourmet cheeses, like the best wines, can be a bit on the expensive side. There are some tricks, however, to finding cheaper, inexpensive c...More