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Mysterious and pricey Blaui Geiss worth the $78.00 price tag?

As most cheese lovers know, fabulous fromage does not come cheap and with good reason. The care, effort and timing that go into a single wheel of cheese can make the difference between a splendid table cheese and a complete … Continue reading

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Cooking Channel’s Ask Aida Gets Cheesy

Since taking over the Fine Living Network spot, the Cooking Channel has been cranking out great programming featuring straight forward, engaging, and easy  to follow directions to making tasty meals. Unlike their sister channel, Food Network, Cooking Channel’s lineup delivers … Continue reading

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Blue Moo…mysterious blue mozzarella surfaces in Italy

While blue cheese is not unusual, mozzarella should never be the color of the sky. Unfortunately for some consumers in Italy, blue is exactly what they got.

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Q & A With Hook’s Cheese: More than just aged cheddar

Read any cheese blog or cheese enthusiast magazine (Culture or Cheese Connoisseur) and it is a sure bet there is some mention of Hook’s Cheese 15 year cheddar.  This seriously aged cheese was brought to market back in February of … Continue reading

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Fair Oaks Farms…a fantastic and fun find

You never know what you’ll come across while driving along the highway.  Maybe you’ll see the world’s largest skillet or frying pan which are kitschy and fun, albeit not all that exciting. If you’re lucky you’ll happen upon a hidden … Continue reading

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Care and keeping of cheese

As you may have guessed by my past postings, I love stinky cheese. The stronger the aroma the more inclined I am to purchase it. While I may love the funky flavors, my family is not as enamored with the … Continue reading

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A brief history of cheese

What do Napoleon, Emperor Charlemagne, and Charles de Gaulle have in common? Besides being heavy-duty leaders in history, these guys loved their cheese. Wonder how Camembert got its name or the difference between blue cheese, Roquefort, and Gorgonzola? Dubby Bhagat … Continue reading

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