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Le Musée du Fromage Opens in Paris

A sneak peek at the latest cheese museum in Paris.

Travel, NewsAnna MindessJuly 23, 2024French

5 Parisian Cheese Shops for Great Chèvre

A guide to goat cheese shopping in Paris.

Travel, FrenchAnna MindessJuly 11, 2024Goat, French

Fromageries Paul Dischamp: Family Tradition in the Auvergne

A closer look at Dischamp, a cheese producer and affineur in the Auvergne.

Profiles, French, RetailPatrick AmbrosioJanuary 4, 2024French

Why You Should Thank Ancient French Volcanoes for Delectable Saint-Nectaire Cheese

A closer look at Saint-Nectaire.

Cheese Types, Cheese EducationAnna MindessOctober 24, 2023French, fondue

Jennifer Greco Shares Her Love for French Cheese Culture in Paris

A closer look at cheese classes taught by Jennifer Greco in Paris.

Cheese Education, TravelAnna MindessJuly 14, 2023French

Finding Inspiration Outside the Recipe Box with Bleu d’Auvergne

A closer look at recipes with Bleu d’Auvergne cheese

Blue, CookingKathleen WillcoxApril 28, 2023French

5 Tips for Building a Cheeseboard Inspired by a Hollywood Film

An interview with a cheeseboard book author about movie themed cheeseboards

EntertainingKristine HansenFebruary 27, 2023French, Italian, American

Why Whole Foods 12 Days of Cheese is The Best Time of The Year

A closer look at Whole Food Market’s annual cheese sale for 2022

NewsPamela VachonDecember 12, 2022American, Swiss, French

3 Great Value Cheeses: Mimolette, Widmer Extra Aged Brick and Hornkuhkäse

A closer look at value cheeses from the US and Europe

Cheese TypesDavid PhillipsDecember 7, 2022Swiss, French, Ameri

Why Délice de Bourgogne is the Triple Cream Cheese of Your Dreams

Profile of Delice de bourgogne cheese

Cheese Types, Cheese EducationPamela VachonNovember 23, 2022French

What Are Geographical Indication Labels & Why Are They On My Cheese?

A closer look at how geographical designation labels work

Cheese EducationAdam CentamoreAugust 19, 2022French, Swiss, Italian

What Is Comté & 3 Top Reasons Why Cheesemongers Are So Crazy About It

A closer look at a cheesemonger’s favorite cheese

Cheese TypesAlexandra JonesAugust 15, 2022French

10 Cheese & Wine Pairings to Enjoy on Memorial Day Weekend

Some sommelier recommended cheese and wine pairings for picnics

Holidays, EntertainingCarissa ChesanekMay 25, 2022French, American, Portuguese

4 Ways to Enjoy Hot and Gooey Cheese That Aren't Raclette or Fondue

A look at various French and Italian cheese recipes that are popular in the winter

CookingJennifer GrecoMarch 7, 2022French, Italian, fondue

My 5 Tips for Enjoying the Ultimate Burgundian Cheese Cruise

A firsthand story of a barge cruise in Burgundy and the cheese served on board

TravelKristine HansenJanuary 24, 2022French

Cheese Shops We Love: Astoria Bier & Cheese

Astoria Bier & Cheese is equal parts cheese counter, local food goods market, beer bar, sandwich café, and neighborhood hangout set in a neighborhood Time Out Magazine named as one of the world’s 50 Coolest.

Profiles, AlcoholPamela VachonDecember 7, 2020American, French

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

Pairing Cheese & Sparking Wine

Great sparkling wine and cheese matches including cremant, prosecco and lambrusco

Pairings, AlcoholAdam CentamoreNovember 4, 2020French, Spanish, Italian

All about Brebis

Profile of the French cheese brebis and American makers of the cheese that is the sheep’s milk cousin to chevre.

Cheese EducationAlexandra JonesNovember 2, 2020Sheep, French, American

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