Camembert is a bloomy-rind cow’s milk cheese, which comes from the Normandy region of France. Most people are familiar with this cheese, but oftentimes confuse it with Brie–which is wildly more popular. If you are one of these people that has a hard time telling the difference between Camembert and Brie, read this article on […]
Author: John Proestakes
Brie vs Camembert
If you are like most people I know, you probably have a hard time distinguishing between Brie and Camembert. And why shouldn’t you? They do look and taste about the same. Of course, the easiest way to tell the difference between the two would be to look at the packaging, but hopefully by the end […]
Baked Camembert: a really easy recipe
Probably one the the easiest and tastiest cheese recipes out there is a baked Camembert. Camembert and its cousin Brie, are absolutely ideal for baking because the cheese melts so well. And, let’s face it–everyone loves melted cheese. The following is a Camembert recipe that I adapted from Jamie Oliver; but you can change or […]
A real “cheesy” Valentine’s Day
Most people already associate Valentine’s Day with gourmet gifting; and, probably the most neglected gourmet food on this day is cheese.
Six healthy ways to snack on cheese
I used to not believe in the existence of healthy snacks because “healthy” and “snacks” are complete opposites. Otherwise my mom would let me eat more snacks. Snacking in my family is like committing a crime because the older generation’s understanding of snacks is chips and cookies. Well, they are not completely wrong but there […]
Murcia al Vino: the perfect marriage of wine and cheese
The last cheese in my brief tour of Spanish cheeses, Murcia al Vino, is a pasteurized goat’s milk cheese. It is actually a pretty unique cheese, in that: although it is technically a washed rind cheese, its rind is formed with red wine instead of mold cultures; and, it is made with high quality goat’s […]
Iberico: 3-milk fiesta in your mouth
Continuing my tour of Spanish cheeses; this cheese is not quite as popular in the United States, but it is one of the more well known Spanish cheeses throughout Europe.
Hiding in the esparto grass, it’s Manchego
This is very exciting, we are about to go on a tour of Spanish cheeses. I managed to get ahold of some Manchego, Iberico and some Murcia al Vino. Today, I am going to talk about one of Spain’s most popular cheeses, a hard sheep’s milk cheese called Manchego.
Cheesemonger’s choice at Murray’s Cheese Bar
I have been meaning to try Murray’s Cheese’s new cheese bar since it opened in the summer of 2012; but, for whatever reason never got out there—until now! About Murray’s Cheese Murray’s Cheese is kind of a big deal in New York—in fact, it’s a 70 year tradition. It’s Greenwich Village flagship location is amazing, […]
Lactose intolerance and the desire for cheese
That lobster mac & cheese you ate last night was mind-blowing; but, spending the night on the toilet is hardly worth it. Giving up the foods you love is not an uncommon problem for the nouveau lactose intolerant. I’m here to tell you that, thankfully, you don’t have to give up your beloved cheese…