Articles written by Carlos Yescas
Carlos Yescas is a cheese scholar and book author. He serves as the Program Director of the Oldways Cheese Coalition, a US-based non-profit promoting artisanal cheese and protecting traditional cheesemaking practices. He is the founder of Lactography in Mexico and a supreme judge of the World Cheese Awards.
Queso Without Borders: Se Vende Queso Fresco
Consider yourself lucky if you’ve seen a sign with that phrase, which translates to “queso fresco for sale,” anywhere in the US.
Pass Me That Cumin Cheese
Boren Leyden with cumin was one of the unique cheeses that the author sampled at the Cheese20 festival in Italy. The flavor is sweet, almost with caramel notes, followed by a nice round earthy flavor from the cumin.
Raw-Milk Cheese: US Comes Of Age
Three raw-milk cheesemakers share their tales of battles won while producing cheese in an adverse regulatory environment.
Queso in Madrid
Discover the stores and cheese bars in Madrid that showcase the great diversity of Spanish cheesemaking and its long culture and complexity
Cheese Plate: History con Queso
This cheese plate offers a flavorful introduction to Mexico’s cheesemaking culture
Cheese dining in Paris
Don’t miss two of the best restaurants in town next time you’re looking for cheese in Paris
Cheese Bars in Paris
You love cheese; you are travelling to Paris, where should you go for a cheese dinner?
