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Cheese fondue

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.

Posted on January 5, 2015October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes
Shredded cheese

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 […]

Posted on March 25, 2012October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes
Cheese Storage

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?

Posted on October 4, 2011October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes
cheese rennet

Rennet: What you need to know

What rennet is, where it comes from, and what to know if you are vegetarian or keep kosher.

Posted on September 24, 2011October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes

Cheese Basics

Guide · 7 chapters

Everything I wish someone had told me about cheese: how it is made, the seven types, and how to buy, store, serve, eat and cook with it.

  1. 1How cheese is made
  2. 2The 7 types of cheese
  3. 3How to buy cheese
  4. 4How to store cheese
  5. 5How to serve and eat cheese

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