Category: Milk And Diary

Editor’s note: Finding a nice cheese at a nice price is great. Finding a great drink pairing for that nice cheese makes it all the better. And as we begin to explore value cheeses with benefits in this space, we start with an easy-to-find, affordably priced blue cheese. Not sure

Contemplating a world in which you cannot consume cheese is grim. But knowing the impact that that wedge of bloomy-shroomy Camembert calling your name has on the earth’s atmosphere is also cause for concern. Consider this: Methane is the second-largest contributor to climate warming after carbon dioxide, responsible for

A closer look at the origins of “hanged” caciocavallo 

Caciocavallo is one of the most unusually shaped cheeses. After seeing it, you may be curious to learn how it gets its distinctive shape and how it is enjoyed in Italy,

There is a popular expression in Spain, “Que no te la den con queso”, which means “don’t get it with cheese.” This saying originated in the past, when winemakers would serve cheese tapas to tasters which would mask the flavor of the wine. The strong smell or flavor of the

Croatia’s cheese tradition is rich, regional, and still largely undiscovered. From the squeaky škripavac of the mountains to rustic cheeses aged in lambskin, these cheeses tell the story of the country’s diverse landscapes and rural life. 

Paški sir from Pag is the best known and most awarded internationally, but

There’s nothing like gooey, melty cheese to help elevate our favorite comfort food creations. The creamy texture is key, but adding cheese to baking can also help heighten the flavors of other ingredients in the recipe, making for a richer bite. But not every cheese reacts the same way when

There comes a time in every horoscope writer’s life when she is asked to unlock the cheesy mysteries of her own sign. For this author, that time has come. One would think that would make for the easiest assignment; that I could simply pick my faves and pronounce them “Tauresean”

The California Artisan Cheese Guild has been sponsoring the annual California Artisan Cheese Festival for 16 years and after moving to virtual due to the pandemic, it’s back in person in Santa Rosa again. We reached out to the guild’s executive director Anthea Stolz to learn more.

What’s the background

It’s a very intimate act, cooking that is. And, in the South, making someone a plate simply proves that you were indeed raised right. So, where cheese is involved, well, that’s a love language all its own. From dips and spreads to sides, mains, and dessert, cheese plays starring roles

Editor’s note: Austin Banach is one of the Official Conference Cheesemongers for the American Cheese Society’s 2023 conference in Des Moines. We previously featured Liz Steeves, another Official Conference Cheesemonger.

Austin Banach currently works as a cheesemonger and cheese department manager for Guido’s Fresh Marketplace in Great Barrington, Massachusetts—the