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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

Artisanal cheese. Photo credit: Lisa Kelly

Why Doesn’t Artisan Cheese Packaging List Nutritional Information?


There are two main reasons why small-batch cheesemakers aren’t required to include it on their products

Mimolette

Why Are Some Cheeses Dyed Yellow or Orange?


There isn’t just one reason why cheesemakers turn to annatto to color their products

What’s Better with Cheese: Bread or Crackers?


Cheese expert Gianaclis Caldwell answers your burning questions about the age-old debate: #TeamBread or #TeamCracker?