7 Great Connecticut Cheese Shops

Connecticut River, Old Saybrook, Connecticut

One wouldn’t necessarily think of the Nutmeg State when it comes to great cheese, but the quality found in its shops is as impressive as you’ll find anywhere. I’m inclined to believe that a food-conscious and cheese-savvy customer base is a large contributing factor.  It

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How to Make Cottage Cheese Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate cottage cheese mousse with raspberries

You really can’t go wrong with a good chocolate mousse. Traditionally made from heavy cream, melted chocolate, and whipped raw egg whites, this spoonable chocolate dessert frequently appears on restaurant and dinner party menus, and for good reason. It’s a classic. But according to

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5 Must Try Bulgarian Cheeses

Bulgaria

Unlike countries that boast hundreds of named cheese varieties, Bulgaria’s dairy traditions are more modest. The two main staples are white-brined cheese, or sirene, and kashkaval, with yogurt-like products such as katak and krokmach rounding out the dairy scene.

This doesn’t signal a lack of interest in cheesemaking. The

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The Best Cheeses to Try this Fall

Four gooey, rich, fall-favorite cheeses to taste this season.  Expert recommendations for autumn’s best cheeses.

Fall cheeseboard photo credit Brooke Lark

We’ve all heard that cheese is seasonal. That’s because the composition of milk changes based on the season and what the animal is eating. If you make the same

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6 Cheese Shops of Long Island East End

Montauk photo credit Laura Peruchi

The East End of Long Island, comprising five eastern towns of Suffolk County, Riverhead, Southampton, Southold, Shelter Island, and East Hampton, has long maintained a strong agricultural identity. Over the years, potatoes, fruits and vegetables, seafood, duck, and most recently wine have all been produced

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9 Austrian Cheeses You Should Know

Austria photo credit Tom Def

Traditional Austrian cheese is deeply tied to the country’s long-standing dairy traditions and shaped by its diverse geography. From the country’s alpine pastures to the rolling lowlands, these are cheeses that reflect artisanal practices passed down through generations.

While modern, large-scale cheese production has moved

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