Charles de Gaulle is reported to have once said ‘How can you govern a country that has 246 kinds of cheese?’ But whatever may have been the administrative skills of that old French soldier, he was right about one thing. … Continue reading
Taking its name from the region from which it originates, Brie is among the most famous of cheeses anywhere. Made in much the same way in France today as it has been since the 8th century, this soft, yellow-white cheese … Continue reading
The cheese enthusiast will be happy to know that there exists a neverending array of tools for working with cheese. Some are intended primarily for cheesemaking, others for sampling, still others for preparation in the kitchen and some for serving … Continue reading
One of the most important steps in the making of cheese is the aging process. It can be nearly absent, in which case so-called fresh cheese is produced. That’s consumed right away and there are many fine cheeses of this … Continue reading