Feta is a Greek fresh cheese which is brined and made from usually either sheep’s or a mixture of sheep’s and goat’s milk. The name feta is usually associated with Greet feta, but the style of cheese is actually pretty common in the along the Mediterranean, Balkans, and pretty much everywhere there are sheep and […]
Ricotta cheese (byproduct)
Gosh, I really wanted to start off with, Ricotta is a fresh Italian cheese, but by most accounts, ricotta is not considered cheese–but rather a cheese byproduct. Remember, when you make cheese, you’re separating curds from the whey. The curds are the milk solids (proteins) which ultimately are pressed, aged, etc. and become the cheeses […]
How to eat Brie
Although most Americans know what to do with cheddar or pepper jack cheese, Brie is one of those foreign cheeses that many people are intimidated by. If you have not heard of Brie, it is a really popular French cheese; you can find it at most grocery stores. I have received a lot of questions […]
Cheese making: A guide for beginners
If you found your way to my blog, you are either stalking me, or you just love cheese. Loving cheese involves a lot of eating, but someone who takes cheese seriously wants to know where it’s from; what it’s made of; and, how it was made. If you are looking to level up as a […]
Cheese knives: Learn how to choose the right one for your next party.
If you know my style at all by know, you would know that the best cheese knife is the closest one within reach. Yes, grab that katana off your mantle and slice up some gouda, you cheese samurai. That being said, some designers spent a lot of time determining that some knives are better than […]
Mozzarella: Make your own at home
Ever want to make your own cheese? Mozzarella is one of the easiest cheeses to make and often one of the first cheeses that novices will venture to make at home. Below you’ll find a really easy mozzarella recipe to start you off on your path to cheesemaker. What you will need If you’re going […]
Pouring wine without removing the cork
This afternoon, I was at the Brooklyn Winery in Red Hook and saw the staff using an incredibly fancy gas injection system to pour their wine. Needless to say, I was intrigued. I’ve seen so many different systems to take the corks out of bottles, but never anything that is designed to leave the cork […]
Fondue: The Complete Guide
What is fondue? Chances are, you’ve heard of fondue before. Most people immediately think of cheese or chocolate fondue; and although fondue has strong Swiss and French origins, the term fondue may refer to any type of meal where a group of people sit around a communal pot and dip food in some kind of […]
How to eat Camembert
Most people view artisan cheese as something that can only be eaten paired with wine with a couple olives and crackers. Here I have assembled some of my favorite ways to enjoy Camembert.
Gypsy Brewing: the case of Evil Twin
A look into the pros and cons of “gypsy brewing” through the example of gypsy brewer, Evil Twin.