Category: Milk And Diary

If an Italian calls you una scamorza, you might want to toughen up a bit—the nickname suggests you’re being weak or wishy-washy. As brothers and cheese experts Davide and Giovanni Fiori of Guffanti Formaggi in Piemonte explained, the playful jab isn’t a slight at the cheese, but

Around 25 years ago, as I was becoming acquainted with the world of artisan cheese, I attended the 10-year anniversary celebration of Roth-Kase, the Wisconsin-based company that has become Emmi Roth. A centerpiece of that event was a massive, wood-fire stoked pot of traditional fondue made with

With the right attitude and level of craving, any cheese can be a good snacking cheese. The best snacking cheeses, however, may have a specific attribute or two that sets them apart. If a cheese is at its best, completely unadorned, without even a cracker to bolster it?

For many Moroccans, the taste of jben is nostalgic. It brings back memories of home kitchens, early mornings, and traditional Moroccan hospitality. This simple, everyday cheese hasn’t changed much over the years, either. It’s still made with basic ingredients and ancient techniques to respect Moroccan traditions.

As

On November 13th, 265 cheese experts from across the world — mongers, makers, producers, educators, and writers — descended on a Swiss arena. They entered to the sound of traditional Alpine alphorns, and found themselves in a maze of 5,244 cheeses sourced from 46 countries. They assembled for one thing,

Cheesemaking in California reaches back over 200 years, and the Golden State continues to push forward as a leader in the American artisan cheese movement. In 2025, that has meant traditional cheeses, but also innovative flavors. “California has a long history of innovation, and few dairy categories better

Few things are more comforting than a cheese melt. Especially in the winter months, it’s the ultimate satisfying snack. The best part? There are limitless ways to experiment with this classic. Whether you use one slice of bread or two is up to you, but pay careful

Cheese has less lactose in it than you might think. Most of milk’s lactose is found in the whey, which is removed as part of the cheesemaking process. And as cheese ages, the fermentation process converts lactose into lactic acid, a substance that’s easier

We’ve been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and studies back that up, showing that breakfast helps with metabolism, improves memory and attention. But choosing the right breakfast food is crucial, and cheese might be the perfect choice. “It’s full of

Fruits and their byproducts are no strangers to cheese pairing. Wine, fruit’s ultimate glow-up, is a liquid chameleon whose limitless variations can make a match for literally any cheese. Paired with cheese, a savory-sweet fruit compote can create a taste sensation redolent of an entire meal in