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 […]
Category: Cheese Basics
Cheese knives: Learn how to choose the right one for your next party.
The nine most common cheese knives, from the small spade to the cheese slicer, with what each one is for.
Fondue: The Complete Guide
How to make a classic Swiss cheese fondue, what to dip in it, the French words to know and the etiquette at the table.
How to cut cheese
Bought cheese for a party and not sure how to cut it? Three simple rules, plus diagrams for every shape: wheels, pyramids, wedges, logs, blues and box cheeses.
Why brie smells like ammonia
Ever catch a whiff of ammonia from a wheel of brie? Find out why that happens and how to fix it.
How to pour shredded cheese from a zip bag without making a huge mess
You can usually find me with a bag of shredded cheese in my fridge. And, for the longest time I have been frustrated with the zip bag because—admit it— it’s not perfect. Usually, the zip bag makes a huge mess. I’m not sure why, but I suppose that the plastic groove of the zipping mechanism […]
All you ever wanted to know about cheese storage
If you don’t store your cheese properly, it can lose shelf life and pick up other smells and flavors. Are you storing yours properly?
Brie: What you need to know
What Brie is, how to eat it without a faux pas, and how to bake it.
Rennet: What you need to know
What rennet is, where it comes from, and what to know if you are vegetarian or keep kosher.