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In Queso You Missed It: May 15, 2022


The latest news from the world of cheese.

In Queso You Missed It: March 20, 2022


The cheese community is stepping up to support relief programs helping Ukraine. The Guild of Fine Food (GFF), organizers of the World Cheese Awards, is fundraising for the war-ravaged country through the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. “The fact that this year was to be held in Ukraine brings the enormity of the crisis even closer […]

In Queso You Missed It: October 20th


If you missed National Cheese Curd Day on October 15, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered for belated celebration plans with our easy-to-follow recipe. Then, you can revamp any leftovers to make curd-centric meatloaf or home fries. (You’re welcome.)  In other cheese news: Panera’s famous mac and cheese is under fire after an employee shared a […]

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In Queso You Missed It May 12th


Here’s what you might have missed this week in cheese news! Our May 12th edition of In Queso You Missed It.

DIY: How to Make Squeaky Cheese Curds at Home


Getting fresh, still-squeaky cheese curds can be tough, which is why cheesemaker Gianaclis Caldwell has shared this easy recipe for homemade cheese curds.

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Meet Darron Breeden, Cheese Curd Eating Champion


Darron Breeden ate over five pounds of cheese curds, besting the famous competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut.

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In Queso You Missed It August 19th


Here’s what you might have missed this week in cheese news! Our August 19th edition of In Queso You Missed It.

Ask the Monger: What’s the Difference Between Cheese Curds and Cheese?


Gordon Edgar of Rainbow Grocery in San Francisco lays out the difference between cheddar curds and the cheese itself.

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Classic Canadian Poutine


A magnificent dish of golden fries, rich gravy, and fresh, squeaky cheese curds—the classic Canadian poutine is everyone’s favorite.

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Poutine S’il Vous Plaît!


From a humble Canadian concoction of fries, curds and gravy, Poutine now has a cult following the world over

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