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Beecher's Handmade Cheese in New York City. Photocourtesy of Beecher's Handmade Cheese

Urban Legends: Creameries Flock to Cities


Creameries are eying urban locales over the countryside

halloumi

Why Don’t Halloumi and Other Grilling Cheeses Melt?


The science behind the meltability of cheeses

rose

Any General Rules for Pairing Sparkling Wine with Cheese?


Bubbly beverages play nicely with most, but not all, types of fromage

A Matter of Taste: Detecting Nutty Notes in Curds


Why do we sense nutty flavors in cheese?

Cougar Gold

A Man, a Plan, a Can: All About Cougar Gold Canned Cheese


Washington State University Creamery has been making canned cheese since the 1940s

grana

Are Some Cheeses Lower in Calories and Fat Than Others?


Grating cheeses are one great lower-fat option

fondue

What Cheeses Are Best for Making Fondue?


Not all cheeses are equal in a fondue pot

Gruyere aging

How Does Temperature Affect Cheese Aging?


Determining the proper aging temperature is crucial to producing the optimal wheel

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