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
A question that comes up a lot in the shop is, “what’s the difference between Brie and Camembert?” Typically, it
Growing up, I thought ricotta was kind of gross. It looked like cottage cheese, which reminded me of snot, and
Brie is a very popular cheese—and duly so. People love brie, they ask for it, and they smear it on
Continue readingBrie Vs. Triple Cream: What are We Even Talking About?
Let’s face it, cheese is no angel. And by that, I mean it’s not a purified, pristine substance. Cheese is
Let’s start by pointing out the fact that many people think “blue cheese” is a specific kind of cheese and
Raclette is the new big foodie thing. You heard it here first, okay? Raclette is both a cheese and a
Parmigiano Reggiano is the king of cheeses. The real namesake of what Americans call “parmesan,” it is among the most
Continue readingParmigiano Reggiano versus Grana Padano (with videos!)
Working in a cheese shop in a grocery store, you encounter a lot of different kinds of people. Some know
Continue reading15 Meats and Cheeses You’ve Been Saying Wrong
Truffles are expensive little fungi that are delicious shaved over dishes or incorporated into things like butter, cheese, and oil.
If there’s a question that almost nobody asks our cheesemongers, it’s this one: “how do I take care of this
Gruyère: a lot of people know what it is. Many more come into the store looking for it because a
Yesterday I shared a picture I took of my friend Chelsea with a cheese that weighs more than she does.
Featured image from Jasper Hill Farm. Try everything; try it once. If you don’t like that thing, put something else
Someone significant once told me that, “nobody has ever heard of a cheesemonger with a PhD.” This was not so
Customers come in all the time looking for “Pecorino.” Typically they have a recipe in hand, either on paper or