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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 […]

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.

Cured de France

French Cheese and Wine Pairings to Enjoy During the 2017 Tour de France


A former Tour de France rider turned cheese shop owner suggests French cheese and wine pairings to enjoy during this iconic cycling event

jams

Preservation Society: 25 Jams and Jellies to Pair with Cheese


Fab fruits to complement curds

Great 28

The Great 28: Fab Foods to Pair with Cheese


Chickpeas, caviar, coconut, celery—we’ve paired it all (plus more) with cheese

jackfruit

The Great 28 Pairings: Cheese + Jackfruit


Think curds and tropical fruit don’t go together? You don’t know jack

yuca

The Great 28 Pairings: Cheese + Yuca


Curds and cassava are meant to be

sparkling red wine

The Great 28 Pairings: Cheese + Sparkling Red Wines


Who says blondes have more fun? Bubbly reds complement curds beautifully