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 […]
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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.
The nine most common cheese knives, from the small spade to the cheese slicer, with what each one is for.
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 […]
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.
The Joys of Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola is an Italian blue cheese sold in two styles: mild, creamy Dolce and aged, spicy Piccante. Here is how they differ, where the name comes from, and how to eat it.
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.
Five weekends at Murray’s Cheese Bar
I’m not sure how it happened— but, I ended up spending the past 5 weekends at Murray’s Cheese Bar. It started as just enthusiasm for a great place and then turned into a quest for mayorship on Foursquare. I have written about my experience having the cheesemonger’s choice at the beginning of this year. But, […]
How to make the most of your whey
If you’ve tried making cheese or Greek yogurt, you have probably dumped several cups of whey down the sink. Read this article to learn how to repurpose whey in other cooking projects.
Whey basics: cheesemaking 101
Recall the story of Little Miss Muffet and her eating her curds and whey? Did you ever know what that meant? Read this article to learn about half of this famous pair.