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A Way with Curds: Cheese Carver Sarah Nep

An interview with cheesecarver Sarah Nep

ProfilesPamela VachonNovember 27, 2020Cow

7 Terrific Ways to Upgrade your Fall Cheese Pairings

Seven ingredients to pair with cheese this fall and upgrades from the usual versions.

PairingsAmy ShermanNovember 13, 2020American, French, Swiss, Cow, Goat, Sheep

Meet Laura Davenport and Tulip Tree Creamery

Laura Davenport is co-owner of Tulip Tree Creamery, an Indianapolis based artisan creamery focused on making bloomy rind cheeses.

ProfilesAmy ShermanNovember 6, 2020Cow

Pairing Sake & Cheese

Sake, the umami-rich fermented rice drink from Japan, shares several characteristics with cheese that put it in the running for a great partnership.

Pairings, AlcoholLisa FuttermanOctober 21, 2020Goat, Sheep, Cow, Spanish, Italian, Swiss

Pairing Bordeaux Wines & Cheese

The successful pairing of wine and cheese involves science, culture and tradition, but ultimately personal preference. For specific pairings we recently talked to members of winemaking families in Bordeaux, one of the most famous wine regions in the world, to get their picks.

Pairings, AlcoholAmy ShermanOctober 16, 2020French, Goat, Cow

Grana Padano: A “Grainy” Cheese with a Grand History

First produced in the 12th century, Grana Padano was created to preserve surplus cow milk. The result was a product that rivals the region’s far more famous dairy product, Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Cheese EducationAdam CentamoreOctober 14, 2020Italian, Cow

Getting to Know Urgèlia

The story of a Spanish cheese, made with the milk from Dutch cows, imported from Switzerland after the phylloxera vine plague which came from France and originated in America.

Cheese EducationAmy ShermanOctober 2, 2020Spanish, Cow

All about Paneer

A primer on paneer including history, use and recipe to make it at home.

Cheese EducationRinku BhattacharyaSeptember 28, 2020Indian, Cow

Spanish Cheeses with Mat Schuster of Canela

Canela restaurant owner makes a pivot to sell Spanish cheeses and share some of his picks.

Cheese EducationAmy ShermanSeptember 18, 2020Spanish, Cow, Goat, Sheep

The Story Behind Délice de la Vallée

Sheana Davis shares the story behind Délice de la Vallée, a triple creme cheese made from goat and cow’s milk.

ProfilesSheana DavisSeptember 7, 2020American, Goat, Cow

The Difference Between Ricotta, Fromage Blanc, and Quark (and How to Use Them)

Cheese EducationChristine ClarkJune 24, 2020Cow

10 Great Cheeses for Father's Day

Father’s Day is a great time to treat dad to something special, and that isn’t another tie. We reached out to some of our favorite cheesemongers to get their recommendations for artisan and farmstead cheeses and even some pairings that are sure to please.

ReviewsAmy ShermanJune 15, 2020Goat, Cow, American, Swiss, Holidays

10 Surprising Cheese Pairings to Try

Pairings with cheese, wine, or any other edible or imbibable thing are built around similarities and variances between the partners. Flavors and textures can match and mirror each other, or they can contrast and balance each other out.

PairingsPamela VachonMay 22, 2020Goat, Cow, Sheep, American, French, Spanish, Greek

Fromage Blanc 101

Fromage Blanc literally means “white cheese” in French, but what is it exactly? We spoke with Kirstin Jackson, author of Fromage Blanc, an illustrated cheesemaking recipe book, to find out.

Cheese EducationAmy ShermanMay 21, 2020Cow, Goat

Parmigiano Reggiano vs. Parmesan: Imitating the King of Cheese

Parmigiano-Reggiano is revered as one of the best cheeses in the world, and rightfully so: Since the 13th century, this magnificent cow milk creation has been gracing recipes and cheese plates all over the world.

Cheese EducationAdam CentamoreMay 21, 2020Italian, Cow