Parmesan or Parmigiano Reggiano if You Want to be Fancy

Parmesan Cheese

Parmesan is the famous cheese made in and around the Italian province of Parma. It is an earlier term for what we know now as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Parmigiano Reggiano is considered among the top cheeses by cheese connoisseurs, and it has a fascinating history.     History The Roman Empire had … Read more

It’s Gouda

Gouda cheese

Gouda cheese or “How-da” as the locals call it, is a Dutch cheese which is named after the city of Gouda in Netherlands. Most people might think that they are made in the city of Gouda but it’s not. It’s just traditionally bought and sold there. Gouda cheese can be traced back … Read more

A Brief Introduction to Blue Cheese

Bleu de Gex

Not everyone is thrilled when it comes to Blue Cheese. It is commonly passed over because of its pungent smell and the way it looks. It is definitely different than your typical hard cheese. Blue Cheese is also called as Blue Vein Cheese and has some unique qualities to it. Let’s dig … Read more

Introduction to French Cheese

France is famous for its Eiffel tower and visiting and capturing its beauty is one of many peoples goal when they visit the place. Aside from its majestic sceneries that can be seen in France, this country is also famous for their delicious wines and foods and one of those famous foods … Read more

What are the Top Smelliest Cheeses?

Some might find it difficult to eat something that smells so strong, most especially those stinky cheeses. But for cheese enthusiasts, the smellier the cheese, the better. The term “stinky” refers to those cheeses which rinds were rinsed mostly in salt solution during the aging process. Washing the rinds encourages the growth … Read more

Guide to Creating the Perfect Cheese Platter

One of the most popular foods being served in events and parties are different kinds of cheeses. More than its popularity, it has also become a centerpiece for conversations. Whenever there’s a platter of cheese, the people who taste them tend to start conversations about their own favorite kinds of cheeses. A … Read more

What are the Different Types of Cheddar Cheese?

Cheddar cheese is an off-white or orange-colored natural cheese which is relatively hard and sometimes sharp tasting. It originated in Somerset, an English village of Cheddar. In the present time, cheddar cheeses are produced beyond the region and several countries in the world. The flavor of cheddar cheese differs from other types … Read more

How to Pick the Perfect Cheese for the Meal or Occasion

Did you know that there are about 2000 varieties of cheese? It is produced throughout the world and its production around the globe is more than the combined worldwide production of coffee, tobacco, tea and cocoa beans. Cheese is a nutritious food that is made mostly from the milk of cows but … Read more