Tag: om nom nom

  • How to Tell if a Cheese is for Cooking or Just Eating

    How to Tell if a Cheese is for Cooking or Just Eating

    Here’s a conversation that happens at least once every hour at the cheese counter: Cheesemonger: “Let me know if I can answer any questions for you.” Customer: “Yeah, I’m looking for a cheese that will go well on crackers.” Cheesemonger: “Well, you’ve come to the right place. Everything you see is good with crackers.” [Customer…

  • 8 Weeks of Celebration Cheeses: Week 6

    8 Weeks of Celebration Cheeses: Week 6

    It’s hard to believe that we’re now over halfway through the holiday season. Time flies when you’re having fun! This week’s celebration cheese is a no-brainer for a list like this. It is easily one of the best cheeses in the world, and it is always one of the best cheeses in my case. There…

  • What is the Difference Between Chèvre and Goat Cheese?

    What is the Difference Between Chèvre and Goat Cheese?

    “Where’s your goat cheese?” I answer this question at least three times a day at work; my response is usually not immediately helpful to the person asking. “Here is our goat cheese section in the cheese case, and over here we have two shelves of goat cheese on this wall. Is there a specific type…