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Learn all about these cheeses and what makes them unique. France has delicious cheese around every corner, but only the most special and historically significant ones can earn the AOC or Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée designation. The highly regulated status is used to protect agricultural products that are tied to a
This Italian favorite has a number of imitations, but is distinguished by sheep milk. Napoleon is accredited with the observation that “an army marches on its stomach.” Indeed, if you want to keep an army on its feet, you need food that is cheap, portable and nutritious. It doesn’t hurt
Learn about the science, art and magic behind this crucial aspect of cheesemaking. We don’t have a word in the English language for the process of aging cheese, or the work of a cheese ager. So, we tend to borrow the French terminology. In French, the word affinage means “to
To counter the cold winter weather this year, warm up your taste buds with spicy cheese. Whether it’s through sprinkling soft cheeses with powdered spices, rubbing rinds with handfuls of cayenne, studding blocks of cheese with peppers or some other approach, cheesemakers have come up with all kinds of ways
Why this heralded cheese has stood the test of time. There are many reasons to enjoy the nutty flavor of Grana Padano, but one that many turophiles may not be aware of is that this northern Italian cheese is lactose free. For many consumers browsing the cheese counter, this is
Five ‘beyond-the-board’ holiday entertaining ideas. Growing up, winter holiday meals for Lilith Spencer, cheesemaker at Jasper Hill Farm in Greensboro, VT, meant re-runs of the greatest hits – turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, yams, rolls, cranberry sauce and stuffing. None of these dishes included cheese. Now that Spencer is hosting her
Photo: Ugo Zamperoni, president, Consorzio Asolo Prosecco When properly paired, Prosecco and cheese create a flavorful tasting sensation. When sparkling wine is on the menu for a celebration or an everyday meal, follow the lead of millions of people and reach for a bottle of Prosecco. These Italian bubbles have
Creating beverages from waste that are healthier for people and the environment. There has to be a better way. That has been on the minds of many small-batch beverage manufacturers of late. There is so much wasted, but it can undoubtedly be upcycled into something good. What can we do
Both pungent and flavorful, Roquefort is aversatile cheese worth exploring. In Middle Ages-era France, a shepherd preparing to lunch on a slice of brown bread and a cup of fresh milk was distracted when a beautiful woman walked past. He abandoned his food in a cave and rushed after her.
Ossau-Iraty: The little black dress of cheesesis versatile and coveted. It’s no secret that many a cheesemaker would love to produce product from sheep’s milk. It’s prized not only for its fat and protein content, it has twice as much as most cow’s or goat’s milk, but also for the
The scoop on what’s behind the world’s award-winning cheeses. You’re standing in front of a sea of cheese choices at your favorite retailer. Maybe you are looking for something new in an old favorite. Or something out-of-the-board from what you normally put together. Or a way to wow friends coming
Find out what sets Le Gruyère AOP apart. If Michael Spycher, cheesemaker at Mountain Dairy Fritzenhaus in Bern, Switzerland, said he felt on top of the world last March, he wouldn’t have been exaggerating. He was. It was March 3, to be specific, in Madison, WI, at the 34th annual
