4 Dope Cheese and Cannabis Pairings
Cheesemonger, Cheesemonger Invitational champion, and cannabis aficionado Jordan Edwards describes four perfect weed and cheese pairings.
What Exactly is a “Sharp” Cheese?
People often talk about how “sharp” a cheese is. What is sharpness, exactly? “Sharp” is a colloquialism. Typically we don’t use it when judging or grading cheese, and it has no legal definition. You’ll hear it most often in the context of cheddar, where it’s sometimes synonymous with “aged.” For example, young cheddars are called […]
Have You Met Mimolette?
It’s aged with tiny mites and looks like a cantaloupe. What’s the story behind the famous Mimolette?
Is Cheese Better At Room Temperature?
Some cheeses are best straight from the fridge, while other types of cheese might benefit from warming to room temperature.
The Trailblazing Woman Who Dreamed of Cheese
Dorothy Demeter was born into the cheese world. After all, her family ran the Illinois-based Kolb-Lena Cheese Company. Born in 1932, Dorothy tended chickens on the farm as a child; she’d visit the plant and watch her father design cheese cutters, until eventually she joined him on his rounds. When Dorothy, an only child, grew […]
Cheese on Tap: How to Pair Cheese with Stout
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Assemble a cheese feast to pair with all the stout you’re sure to indulge in this weekend.
Ruminations: Art or Science? Reflections on Cheesemaking
Crafting a quality cheese is a daily lesson: A lesson in perseverance, patience, and people. By Cheesemaker Uriel Filiba of Klein River Cheese in South Africa.
Ask the Monger: Is the Mold Growing on My Cheese Dangerous?
Got moldy cheese? Eataly Cheesemonger Yahn Van de Walle explains why you shouldn’t worry about it.
Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese, a Creamery by the Sea
On a chilly, fog-shrouded morning, it’s easy to miss the turnoff for Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Company. Nestled among the rolling hills of Marin County, approximately 45 miles north of San Francisco, the farm and creamery are situated out of view of the region’s main thoroughfare. Here, above the long, blue stretch of Tomales Bay, […]
What’s The Difference Between Cow’s, Goat’s, and Sheep’s Milk?
Cheese expert Gianaclis Caldwell unveils the differences between milk-types and how it all affects the resulting cheese.
