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What Makes a Cheese Vegetarian?


Cheesemonger Kate Arding helps distinguish between vegetarian cheese and non-vegetarian cheese

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What’s a “Nutty” Cheese?


Learn what it means to prefer a nutty cheese and how to find them

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I’m Lactose Intolerant—What Cheese Can I Eat?


Cheesemonger Kate Arding advises those who are lactose intolerant but still need their cheese

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What Kinds of Cheeses Can I Ship in the Mail?


Rachel Cohen guides those who want to ship cheeses, both helping find the best cheeses and the best way to ship them

Are Cheese Rinds Edible?


Not all cheese rinds are edible, but cheesemonger Ray Bair tells you how to know what is good to eat and what isn’t

When’s the Best Time to Serve Cheese in a Meal?


As an appetizer? Right after the entrée? As a dessert? Cheesemonger Charlotte Kamin of Bedford Cheese Shop helps us out.

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Style Highlight: Pasta Filata


What do string cheese, mozzarella, and provolone have in common? These stretchy, typically mild, and often buttery cheeses are all pasta filata cheeses.

Style Highlight: Washed Rinds


Embrace the funkiness of these aromatic washed rind cheeses

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