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blocks and wedges of blue cheese stacked together with blue veins prominently exposed

What Makes Blue Cheese Blue?


Melissa Wood explains where blue cheese gets its blue colored spots

Creamy, leaf-wrapped blue cheese broken apart with a knife

Does Cheese Have Gluten?


Is cheese fair game for those on a gluten-free diet?

closeup of the rind of mimolette cheese

What Are Cheese Mites?


Cheese mites are considered everything from a nuisance to something to celebrate—what are they and what do they do?

three backpackers hiking on a mountain path

What’s a Good Camping Cheese?


Charlotte Kamin gives suggestions for cheeses that don’t need refrigeration—perfect for a camping trip

Why Do Some Cheeses Smell like Ammonia?


Cheesemonger Carlos Souffront weighs why softer cheeses can develop an ammonia smell.

What’s the Difference Between Brie and Camembert?


Carlos Souffront explains the differences between Brie and Camembert by looking at the original recipes

Highway directional sign in France to Roquefort

What’s the Definition of AOC?


Cheesemonger Ray Bair explains the definition Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée.

salt spilling from a salt shaker onto a table

What Are Some Good Low-Sodium Cheeses?


Cheesemonger Lian Schooler suggests less salty cheeses to fit into a low-sodium diet.

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