400 cheese articles.

Cheese Varieties

Deep dives on individual cheeses — origin, flavour, texture, and how to use them.

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Cheese Varieties

Abondance: The Savoie Alpine Cheese

A guide to Abondance — the fruity, semi-hard Alpine cheese from Savoie. Its monastic roots, concave rind, and rich flavor.

Cheese Varieties

Adyghe Cheese Explained

A guide to Adyghe cheese — the soft, fresh brined cheese of the Russian Caucasus. How it's made, its mild flavor, and how to use it.

Cheese Varieties

Aged vs. Young Cheddar Explained

What's the real difference between aged and young cheddar? A clear guide to how aging changes cheddar's flavor, texture, and best uses.

Cheese Varieties

Akawi: The Middle Eastern Table Cheese

A guide to Akawi — the mild, smooth brined cheese of the Middle East. Its gentle flavor, how it's used in sweet and savory dishes, and how to prepare it.

Cheese Varieties

American Cheese: What It Actually Is

What is American cheese, really? A clear look at how processed American cheese is made, why it melts so well, and how it differs from real cheese.

Cheese Varieties

Anari: Cyprus's Whey Cheese

A guide to anari — the fresh, mild whey cheese of Cyprus. How it's made like ricotta, its sweet and savory uses, and how to enjoy it.

Cheese Varieties

Appenzeller: Switzerland's Herb-Washed Cheese

A guide to Appenzeller — Switzerland's pungent, herb-washed Alpine cheese. Its secret brine, bold flavor, and how to enjoy it.

Cheese Varieties

Asiago: Fresco to Stagionato

A guide to Asiago — Italy's versatile cheese that ranges from fresh and mild to aged and sharp. How the two styles differ and how to use them.

Recipes & Cooking

Cooking with cheese: melting, baking, frying, and crowd-pleasing dishes.

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Recipes & Cooking

Air-Fryer Cheese Recipes

The best air-fryer cheese recipes — from mozzarella sticks and halloumi fries to baked brie and grilled cheese. Tips for crisp, gooey results.

Recipes & Cooking

How to Make Cheese-Stuffed Arancini

How to make arancini — crispy Italian stuffed rice balls with a molten cheese center. The risotto base, the cheese, and the breading technique.

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Baked Brie: 10 Ways

How to make baked brie, plus 10 delicious topping and wrapping ideas. The easy technique for a molten, crowd-pleasing appetizer.

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The Best Cheeses for a Burger

The best cheeses for a burger — from classic American to sharp cheddar, Swiss, blue, and pepper jack. Which melts best and which flavor suits your burger.

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The Best Cheeses for Pizza

The best cheeses for pizza — why mozzarella reigns, the role of provolone and Parmesan, and how to build the perfect pizza cheese blend.

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Cacio e Pepe: Mastering the Technique

How to master cacio e pepe — the Roman pasta of cheese and pepper. The technique for a creamy, emulsified sauce that never clumps.

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Cannoli and Ricotta Fillings

How to make cannoli and ricotta fillings — the sweet ricotta cream, the crisp shells, and the trick to keeping them crunchy.

Recipes & Cooking

Spaghetti alla Carbonara: Pecorino vs. Parmesan

How to make authentic spaghetti alla carbonara — the cheese debate of Pecorino vs. Parmesan, the egg technique, and how to avoid scrambling.

Cheeses by Region

Regional traditions and the cheeses that define the world's great cheese nations.

Cheeses by Region

The Cheeses of the Alps (France, Switzerland, Italy)

A guide to Alpine cheese across France, Switzerland, and Italy — the great mountain cheeses, how they're made, and what unites them.

Cheeses by Region

American Artisan Cheese: A Modern Renaissance

A guide to American artisan cheese — the modern renaissance producing world-class cheeses across the US, with icons worth seeking out.

Cheeses by Region

Australian and New Zealand Artisan Cheeses

A guide to Australian and New Zealand cheese — thriving artisan scenes producing cheddars, washed-rinds, blues, and grass-fed creations.

Cheeses by Region

Cheeses of the Auvergne

A guide to the cheeses of the Auvergne — Saint-Nectaire, Cantal, Bleu d'Auvergne, Fourme d'Ambert, and Salers. France's volcanic cheese country.

Cheeses by Region

The Cheeses of the Basque Country

A guide to Basque cheese — Ossau-Iraty, Idiazabal, and the sheep's-milk tradition spanning the French and Spanish Pyrenees.

Cheeses by Region

British and Irish Cheeses Worth Knowing

A guide to the best British and Irish cheeses — from cheddar and Stilton to crumbly territorials and modern artisan cheeses worth seeking out.

Cheeses by Region

Canadian Cheese: A Regional Overview

A guide to Canadian cheese — Quebec's artisan cheeses, Ontario cheddar, Oka, cheese curds, and the role of cheese in poutine.

Cheeses by Region

The Cheeses of the Netherlands

A guide to Dutch cheese — Gouda, Edam, and beyond. The styles, the famous cheese markets, and how to enjoy the Netherlands' great cheeses.

Pairings

What to pour and plate alongside every style of cheese.

Pairings

Beer and Cheese Pairing Guide

A guide to pairing beer and cheese — why beer is a brilliant cheese partner, and the best matches from lagers to stouts and IPAs.

Pairings

Blue Cheese Pairing Guide

A complete guide to pairing blue cheese — the best wines, drinks, and foods to balance its salty, pungent intensity with sweet and rich partners.

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Champagne and Sparkling Wine with Cheese

Why Champagne and sparkling wine pair so well with cheese — the role of bubbles and acidity, and the best cheese matches for sparkling wine.

Pairings

Cheese and Bread Pairings

A guide to pairing cheese and bread — matching bread styles to cheeses, from crusty baguette to dense rye, for the perfect bite.

Pairings

Pairing Cheese with Chocolate

A guide to pairing cheese and chocolate — an indulgent, surprising combination, with the best matches from dark chocolate to creamy and aged cheeses.

Pairings

Cheese and Crackers: Choosing the Right Pair

How to pair cheese and crackers — choosing crackers that complement rather than compete, and the best matches for soft, hard, and blue cheeses.

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Cheese and Fruit: Fresh and Dried

A guide to pairing cheese with fresh and dried fruit — the best matches, why fruit works with cheese, and how to build a fruit-and-cheese board.

Pairings

Cheese and Honey Pairings

A guide to cheese and honey pairings — why the sweet-savory combination works, and the best honey matches for blue, hard, soft, and goat cheeses.

Storage & Handling

Keep cheese at its best — wrapping, fridge tips, freezing, and reviving.

Storage & Handling

How to Age Cheese at Home

How to age cheese at home — the basics of affinage, the conditions you need, and tips for maturing cheese safely for deeper flavor.

Storage & Handling

How to Build and Arrange a Cheese Board

How to build and arrange a beautiful cheese board — step-by-step placement, balancing variety, and styling tips for an abundant, inviting display.

Storage & Handling

Cheese Caves and Home Cheese Storage

A guide to cheese caves — what they are, why they matter for aging cheese, and how to set up home cheese storage that mimics cave conditions.

Storage & Handling

How to Tell If Cheese Has Gone Bad

How to tell if cheese has gone bad — the signs of spoilage by cheese type, when mold is safe, and when to throw cheese away.

Storage & Handling

Cheese Knives: Which One for Which Cheese

A guide to cheese knives — the different types, what each is for, and which knife to use for soft, hard, and crumbly cheeses.

Storage & Handling

Cheese Paper vs. Plastic Wrap

Cheese paper vs. plastic wrap — why specialized cheese paper keeps cheese fresher, how it works, and what to use if you don't have it.

Storage & Handling

How Much Cheese to Serve Per Person

How much cheese to serve per person — quantity guidelines for appetizers, main-event boards, and parties, plus how many cheeses to choose.

Storage & Handling

The Best Containers for Storing Cheese

The best containers for storing cheese — from cheese paper and dedicated cheese boxes to vented containers, and what to avoid for fresher cheese.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition, diets, and how cheese fits into a healthy life.

Health & Nutrition

Calcium in Cheese: A Complete Guide

Calcium in cheese — which cheeses are highest in calcium, why it matters, and how cheese contributes to bone health and daily calcium needs.

Health & Nutrition

Cheese and Blood Pressure (Sodium Guide)

Cheese and blood pressure — how cheese's sodium content matters, which cheeses are lower in salt, and how to enjoy cheese with high blood pressure.

Health & Nutrition

Cheese and Bone Density

Cheese and bone density — how cheese's calcium, protein, and other nutrients support bone health, and how it fits a bone-healthy lifestyle.

Health & Nutrition

Cheese and Cholesterol: What the Science Says

Cheese and cholesterol — what the science says about cheese's effect on blood cholesterol and heart health, and how to enjoy it sensibly.

Health & Nutrition

Cheese Cravings: The Science of "Cheese Addiction"

The science of cheese cravings and the claim that cheese is "addictive" — what's behind cravings, the casomorphin theory, and a balanced view.

Health & Nutrition

Cheese and Diabetes

Cheese and diabetes — how cheese fits a diabetes-friendly diet, its low carb content, and considerations for blood sugar, fat, and sodium.

Health & Nutrition

Cheese for Kids: Nutrition and Safety

Cheese for kids — its nutritional benefits for growing children, age-appropriate choices, choking-safety tips, and how to serve cheese to children.

Health & Nutrition

Cheese and Gut Health

Cheese and gut health — how fermented and aged cheeses can support the gut microbiome, the role of probiotics, and what the evidence suggests.

Comparisons

Cheese vs cheese — the differences that actually matter.

Comparisons

American Cheese vs. Real Cheese

American cheese vs. real cheese — what processed American cheese actually is, how it differs from natural cheese, and the pros and cons of each.

Comparisons

Block vs. Pre-Shredded Cheese

Block vs. pre-shredded cheese — how they differ in melting, freshness, additives, value, and convenience, and which to choose.

Comparisons

Blue Cheese vs. Gorgonzola vs. Roquefort

Blue cheese vs. Gorgonzola vs. Roquefort — how these relate, what makes each distinct, and how to tell the famous blue cheeses apart.

Comparisons

Brie vs. Camembert

Brie vs. Camembert — how these two famous French bloomy-rind cheeses differ in size, flavor, and character, and which to choose.

Comparisons

Mozzarella di Bufala vs. Fior di Latte

Mozzarella di Bufala vs. fior di latte — how buffalo-milk and cow's-milk mozzarella differ in flavor, richness, and use, and which to choose.

Comparisons

Burrata vs. Mozzarella

Burrata vs. mozzarella — how these two fresh Italian cheeses relate and differ, what's inside burrata, and when to choose each.

Comparisons

Cheddar vs. Colby: What's the Difference?

Cheddar vs. Colby — how these two similar-looking American cheeses differ in how they're made, their texture, flavor, and best uses.

Comparisons

Cheddar vs. Gouda

Cheddar vs. Gouda — how these two popular cheeses differ in origin, process, flavor, and aging, and when to choose each.

Buying Guides

Shop smarter: what to look for, where to buy, and how to judge quality.

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Buying Guides

Best Cheeses for a Budget Cheese Board

The best cheeses for a budget cheese board — affordable, crowd-pleasing choices and tips to build an impressive spread without overspending.

Buying Guides

How to Buy Parmigiano-Reggiano (and Avoid Fakes)

How to buy real Parmigiano-Reggiano and avoid fakes — the markings to look for, the difference from generic parmesan, and buying tips.

Buying Guides

Buying Cheese Online: What to Know

Buying cheese online — how to choose a good cheese retailer, what ships well, packaging and delivery tips, and how to get the best results.

Buying Guides

How to Shop at a Cheese Counter Like a Pro

How to shop at a cheese counter like a pro — asking for tastes, getting advice, buying the right amount, and making the most of the cheesemonger.

Buying Guides

Best Cheeses for Beginners

The best cheeses for beginners — approachable, crowd-pleasing cheeses to start your cheese journey, and how to build confidence exploring cheese.

Buying Guides

Best Cheeses for Gifting

The best cheeses for gifting — impressive, giftable cheeses, how to present them, and tips for cheese gifts that delight any recipient.

Buying Guides

How to Choose Blue Cheese

How to choose blue cheese — understanding the range from mild to intense, the signs of quality, and picking the right blue for your taste and use.

Buying Guides

How to Choose Goat Cheese

How to choose goat cheese — understanding fresh vs. aged, the range of styles, signs of quality, and picking the right chèvre for your needs.

Best-Of Guides

Roundups and how-tos for boards, beginners, and beyond.

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Best-Of Guides

The Best Award-Winning Cheeses to Try

The best award-winning cheeses to try — acclaimed, competition-winning cheeses worth seeking out, and how cheese awards can guide you.

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The Best Cheeses for Kids

The best cheeses for kids — mild, kid-friendly cheeses children love, with nutrition and safety tips for serving cheese to children.

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The Best Cheeses for Burgers, Ranked

The best cheeses for burgers, ranked — from American to cheddar to blue, the top cheeseburger cheeses by melt and flavor, and how to choose.

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The Best Cheeses for a Charcuterie Board

The best cheeses for a charcuterie board — the ideal variety of cheeses to pair with cured meats and accompaniments for a perfect board.

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The Best Cheeses for Grilled Cheese

The best cheeses for grilled cheese — the top melters and flavor cheeses for the perfect grilled cheese sandwich, and how to blend them.

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The Best Cheeses for a Holiday Spread

The best cheeses for a holiday spread — festive, impressive cheeses for Christmas and celebrations, and how to build a stunning holiday board.

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The Best Cheeses for Homemade Pizza

The best cheeses for homemade pizza — the top cheeses and blends for making great pizza at home, and how to use each for the perfect pie.

Best-Of Guides

The Best Cheeses for Mac and Cheese

The best cheeses for mac and cheese — the top melters and flavor cheeses, and the perfect blend for creamy, flavorful macaroni and cheese.

Cheesemaking & DIY

Make it yourself — from paneer to aging at home.

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Cheesemaking & DIY

Cheese Cultures Explained for Home Makers

Cheese cultures explained — what starter cultures are, the difference between mesophilic and thermophilic, and how home cheesemakers use them.

Cheesemaking & DIY

Beginner's Cheesemaking Equipment Guide

A beginner's cheesemaking equipment guide — the essential tools and ingredients to start making cheese at home, from basic to more advanced.

Cheesemaking & DIY

How to Make a Simple Farmer's Cheese

How to make farmer's cheese at home — a simple, versatile fresh cheese from milk and acid, ready to crumble, spread, or press. Easy step-by-step.

Cheesemaking & DIY

How to Make Your First Aged Cheese

How to make your first aged cheese at home — moving beyond fresh cheeses to a beginner-friendly aged cheese, with the key steps and what to expect.

Cheesemaking & DIY

How Cheese Is Made: The Basic Process

How cheese is made — the basic process from milk to cheese, explained step by step, covering curdling, draining, salting, shaping, and aging.

Cheesemaking & DIY

How to Make Cottage Cheese at Home

How to make cottage cheese at home — a simple guide to fresh, curdy cottage cheese with milk, acid, and a creamy dressing.

Cheesemaking & DIY

How to Make Cream Cheese from Scratch

How to make cream cheese from scratch — a simple guide to homemade cream cheese, smooth, tangy, and fresh, using milk, cream, and a culture or acid.

Cheesemaking & DIY

How to Make Feta at Home

How to make feta-style cheese at home — a step-by-step guide to homemade brined feta, including curdling, draining, and brining.