Americans are catching on to one of the best of Europe’s traditions: serving a cheese course after a meal. Providing a variety of tasty cheeses tops off a great roast beef or halibut, or nearly any main course. Add to … Continue reading
Taste is unquestionably an individual affair. Some will rave over the flavor of a Limburger, while others won’t touch Brie. But no matter your preference in type of cheese, there are certain factors that always should be taken into account. … Continue reading
No one needs to tell you how to eat. You learned that long ago. But to enjoy to the maximum a gourmet cheese, there are some small bits of wisdom that can prove useful. Some cheese connoisseurs are purists, a … Continue reading
Named after the Swiss valley from which it originates in the canton of Fribourg, Gruyère is a work of art. Made from cow’s milk fed on grasses on the edge of the Vaudois uplands, it has a sweet flavor that … Continue reading
For many years a goat’s milk cheese was just mundane. Produced in abundance in France south of the Loire, it had become as boring as many of the ordinary wines of the region. But in the 1970s, with revived interest … Continue reading
Cheese makes for a wonderful addition to many recipes. In some cases, such as Welsh rarebit, it is an essential ingredient. But whether it’s the centerpiece or just a tasty topping, cooking with cheese can be tricky. Some, such as … Continue reading
Though perhaps not as well-known a fact as wine or beer origin, cheese too is distinctive by country. The French, of course, are known for producing and consuming a large amount and variety of cheeses. Roquefort and Brie are household … Continue reading
Some people don’t tolerate well some of the ingredients in cheese. Made from milk, the lactose can affect some negatively even though the amounts in cheese are much lower than in the base product. The whey – the liquid part … Continue reading
Because of its relatively high fat content, cheese has gotten a bad reputation in certain circles. But cheese, in fact, is one of the healthiest foods available. Served at the proper amount, an individual can get a range of valuable … Continue reading
Tales of the origin of Camembert abound, all of them full of romantic drama. One popular version attributes its invention to Marie Harel, who allegedly named the cheese after her native village. She, in turn, (or so the story goes) … Continue reading