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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.

Posted on January 22, 2013October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes
Lactose free milk

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…

Posted on January 14, 2013October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes
zigljen cheese

Pronunciation frustration: Žigljen

Žigljen is a hard Croatian cheese from Gligora Dairy on the Island of Pag, made from cow’s and sheep’s milk. Here is what it is and where to find it.

Posted on September 8, 2011October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes
Paski Sir

Croatian sensation: Paški Sir

Croatia’s best-known cheese: a hard sheep’s milk cheese from the island of Pag, with notes on aging, serving and wine.

Posted on September 4, 2011October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes

Cacio di Roma

Cacio di Roma is a mild, semi-soft sheep’s milk cheese from Lazio, the region around Rome. It is younger than Pecorino Romano and melts well.

Posted on March 6, 2011October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes

Gruyère

Gruyère is a hard, slightly sweet and salty Swiss cow’s milk cheese that melts beautifully, the classic cheese for fondue, quiche and baking.

Posted on February 22, 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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