Editor’s Note: We recently launched a series on great value cheeses. Certified Cheese Professional David Phillips chooses some of his favorites that are well priced. Our first installment featured Mimolette, Widmer Extra Aged Brick and Hornkuhkäse. Can’t find the cheeses in your local store? Ask your friendly cheesemonger to
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How Kate Arding Became a Pioneer in the World of Farmhouse Cheese
Kate Arding photo credit Kinderhook Farm
“Of course, I love cheese,” says Kate Arding, cheese monger extraordinaire and one of the foremost authorities on farmhouse cheese. But her simple declaration belies a deeper, more nuanced meaning. “I love what it stands for,” she says. “I love the people who work
5 Great Grating Cheeses that Aren’t Parmigiano Reggiano
Something magical happens when a hunk of aged cheese runs over the toothsome surface of a grater. Harden curds are transmogrified into a fluffy pile of irresistible flakes ready to spruce up whatever is on the menu. Their rich flavor perfectly counters the bright acidity of a tasty marinara, adds
Conciato Romano, an Italian Cheese for Daring Palates
Conciato Romano from Le Campestre photo credit Alessandra Farinelli
The intense, pungent smell arrives first, awakening – or alarming, depending on tastes and sensibilities – the other senses and prefiguring the bold and lasting flavor of the cheese: be it grated on a piping hot soup, a pasta dish, or
Finding the Perfect Beer Pairing for Jasper Hill Caspian
Jasper Hill Farm Caspian raw milk cheese and gueuze beers
Back in April the creamery at Jasper Hill Farm announced that it had released a new cheese based on the tomme cheeses of the French Savoie region. The announcement (and the cheese label) included the suggestion that Caspian might
What You Should Know About Parmigiano Reggiano
Cracking a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano photo credit Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano
Parmigiano Reggiano might be the most famous and certainly the most copied and counterfeited cheese from Italy. While you probably know that anything labeled parmesan is not Parmigiano Reggiano, you may not know what makes the real
Sauce Up Your Boards is a Cheese Lover’s Dream Cookbook
Sauce Up Your Boards
I’ve been a fan of Hillary Davis since she released her debut cookbook, Cuisine Niçoise: Sun-Kissed Cooking from the French Riviera, and have collected all her subsequent cookbooks. While her earlier works celebrated French cuisine, her latest release, Sauce Up Your Boards (Gibbs Smith, October
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the Cheese Lover in Your Life
Dairy farmers, cheesemakers and cheesemongers are the heroes of the cheese world. Without them, we’d be lost. When it comes to buying cheese, it’s always wise to consult with your local cheesemonger at your favorite cheese shop or cheese counter who will make the best personalized recommendations. But if you
5 Gifts for Your Cheese Loving Aquarius Friends
Not every sign comes with intuitive comparisons to cheese. There are signs whose animal glyphs are the top 3 for cheese production, (bless you, Capricorn, Aries, Taurus,) there are signs whose personalities can be unapologetically cheesy, (Pisces, Cancer—you know you love it,) and then there’s…Aquarius. Ascribing cheese gifts for this
The 5 Steps to Making a Stunningly Beautiful Cheese Board
Editor’s note: Today we welcome award-winning cheesemonger Julia Gross who shares how she puts together cheese boards. Her steps provide the framework for creating your own plate or board.
Cheesemonger Julia Gross photo courtesy of the author
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