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Havarti on toast

Havarti: Danish cheese, and not the other way around

When we think about Danish cheeses, we often think about Danish Blue, Esrom, Danbo… but, by far the most popular cheese that is exported from Denmark is Havarti.

Posted on June 23, 2013October 18, 2026 by John Proestakes
Slice of pale yellow Jarlsberg showing its characteristic round holes (eyes)

Jarlsberg Swiss style cheese

Jarlsberg is semi-soft in texture— with a mellow, nutty taste that is mild but distinctive. Learn more about its history, style of cheesemaking and recipes.

Posted on March 20, 2011October 18, 2026 by John Proestakes

Chaumes

Chaumes is a smooth, creamy French washed-rind cheese that tastes a lot like Brie, with a firmer texture and a surprisingly mild smell.

Posted on February 22, 2011October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes

Longhorn Colby Cheddar

Longhorn Colby is a mild, semi-soft Wisconsin cheese shaped in a long cylinder. Here is how Colby is made and how it differs from cheddar.

Posted on February 22, 2011October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes

Port Salut

Port Salut is a mild, semi-soft French cheese with an orange rind. It began with Trappist monks and is now mostly factory-made.

Posted on February 22, 2011October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes

Hot Pepper Jack

Hot pepper jack is Monterey Jack with hot peppers mixed in: creamy, buttery and spicy, and a great melter.

Posted on February 22, 2011October 14, 2026 by John Proestakes

Muenster

American Muenster is a mild, semi-soft cheese with an orange rind. It is a gentler cousin of the pungent French Munster.

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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