Just How Are Brie and Camembert Different?
A question that comes up a lot in the shop is, “what’s the difference between Brie and Camembert?” Typically, it
Category: Cheese Education
Ricotta: It’s Whey Better than it Seems
Growing up, I thought ricotta was kind of gross. It looked like cottage cheese, which reminded me of snot, and
Brie Vs. Triple Cream: What are We Even Talking About?
Brie is a very popular cheese—and duly so. People love brie, they ask for it, and they smear it on
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Behold, the Mighty Mite!
Let’s face it, cheese is no angel. And by that, I mean it’s not a purified, pristine substance. Cheese is
Gorgonzola: A Tale of Two Cheeses
Let’s start by pointing out the fact that many people think “blue cheese” is a specific kind of cheese and
What in the Heck is Raclette?
Raclette is the new big foodie thing. You heard it here first, okay? Raclette is both a cheese and a
Parmigiano Reggiano versus Grana Padano (with videos!)
Parmigiano Reggiano is the king of cheeses. The real namesake of what Americans call “parmesan,” it is among the most
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15 Meats and Cheeses You’ve Been Saying Wrong
Working in a cheese shop in a grocery store, you encounter a lot of different kinds of people. Some know
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Behold, the Truffle of Cheeses!
Truffles are expensive little fungi that are delicious shaved over dishes or incorporated into things like butter, cheese, and oil.
The Care and Keeping of Cheeses
If there’s a question that almost nobody asks our cheesemongers, it’s this one: “how do I take care of this
Gruyère and Comté: Two of a Kind
Gruyère: a lot of people know what it is. Many more come into the store looking for it because a
Emmental: Now that’s a Big Cheese!
Yesterday I shared a picture I took of my friend Chelsea with a cheese that weighs more than she does.
Four Ways to Appreciate the Blues
Featured image from Jasper Hill Farm. Try everything; try it once. If you don’t like that thing, put something else
What is a Cheesemonger?
Someone significant once told me that, “nobody has ever heard of a cheesemonger with a PhD.” This was not so
The Truth about “Pecorino”
Customers come in all the time looking for “Pecorino.” Typically they have a recipe in hand, either on paper or