Centerfold: Blu di Bufala
Photographed by Nina Gallant | Styled by Kendra Smith Water buffalo are not an uncommon sight in Southern Italy, where cheesemakers turn their rich milk into mozzarella, ricotta, and other fresh cheeses. In the northern part of the country, however, they are a rarity, and it is rarer, still, to use their milk for aged […]
This Rare Pig-Rennet Cheese is Made Exclusively by Women
Photo credit: © Archivio Slow Food The prized cheese from Italy’s Abruzzo region is made exclusively by women I first encountered the unique sheep’s milk cheese Pecorino di Farindola while browsing at the Eataly cheese counter in Florence, Italy. I noticed a sign for a pecorino made with caglio suino (pig rennet), something I’d never […]
Spicy ‘Nduja Bite with Naked Goat® Cheese
This snack bite from Forever Cheese delivers big flavor in a small (and easy to make) package. Featuring new Mitica® ‘Nduja, an aromatic and spicy spreadable pork sausage from Italy, and the always popular Naked Goat cheese, this pairing is packed with Mediterranean flavors. For over 20 years Forever Cheese has been importing high-quality artisan […]
A Journey Through Italy’s Northern Cheese Country
As the birthplace of pizza and pesto, Italy lays claim to some of the most well-known food in the world. Just like Italian cuisine, which varies widely from region to region—think spaghetti alle vongole in Naples and spaghetti carbonara in Rome—the same can be said for Italian cheese. There are more than 2,500 traditional kinds […]
Cheese Styles: Pecorino
As a class, pecorinos are relatively simple cheeses to make. Many recipes have changed little since Roman times.
Stella Fontinella Veggie Stacks are Picnic-Ready
As temperatures start to rise, we get the urge to soak in the sun with some good snacks. These cheesy veggie stacks are portable, colorful, and delicious.
Great 28 Pairings: Bresaola
Bresaola is lean and packed with lots of flavor, creating a smoky, herbaceous situation that elevates any antipasto experience.
Cheese Lit for Spring 2020
Now’s the perfect time to curl up with a good book and read about cheese, especially on one of those dreary days full of April showers.
Best Cheeses 2019: Cow’s Milk Cheese
The cow’s milk cheeses that made our 2019 the most delicious one yet.
