Shop Talk: Cowgirl Creamery in Point Reyes, CA
For cheese lovers and curd nerds alike, Cowgirl Creamery is a destination on the California cheese trail. Founders Sue Conley and Peggy Smith have come a long way since they opened in the mid-90’s with a mission to help get West Marin cheeses into the Bay Area’s best restaurants. It all began with a delivery […]
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 […]
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 Best Cheese Pairing You’ve Never Thought Of
Dip some French fries in your cheese, and release your inner savage.
Shop Talk: Mission Cheese in San Francisco, CA
Tucked into the heart of one of San Francisco’s trendiest neighborhoods, Mission Cheese is equal parts cheese bar, retail shop, and swanky restaurant. A champion for the American artisan cheese movement, the shop not only almost exclusively carries domestic cheeses, but owner Sara Dvorak also serves on the Board of Directors for California Artisan Cheese […]
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.
Shop Talk: Rising Tide Community Market in Damariscotta, Maine
You might think it would be difficult for 4,000 people to run a store together, but with a 40th anniversary coming up, that’s clearly not the case for the owners of Rising Tide Community Market. The co-op, located in scenic Damariscotta, Maine, began as a food-buying club on nearby Round Top Farm. While it’s since […]
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.
Ask the Monger: Does Cheese Have Probiotics?
Does cheese have probiotics? Probiotics are having a moment. Walk into most grocery stores today and you’ll see a large section devoted to these life-giving bacteria. But what are probiotics—and why the sudden focus? Here’s the skinny: Probiotics are living microorganisms, like bacteria and yeasts, that function on many levels, but they’re thought to be […]
Ask the Monger: What Cheeses are the Best for Melting?
Mary Connolly of MarieFromage.com dishes on the best picks for all of your melted cheese needs.
