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Cheese Of The Day: Willoughby


Our cheese of the day for you turophiles is Willoughby. A native of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Willoughby was created nearly a decade ago by a young cheesemaker Marisa Mauro at Ploughgate Creamery.

accompaniments

How Many Accompaniments On A Plate?


Tart fruits, unsalted nuts, hot and sweet spread—cheese plate accompaniments depend on the course it is served as. But the mantra is to keep it simple!

cheese storage

What’s The Best Way To Store Cheese At Home?


No matter the cheese type, stash the tub in the refrigerator. Cheese storage at home should be temporary—just long enough for you to enjoy it at its peak.

dry hay

Does Dry Hay Mean Safer Raw-Milk Cheese?


Drying hay helps Jasper Hill Farm shape the microbiology of its cheese. Dry hay has helped it eliminate listeria completely from the milk supply.

thistle rennet

Cheese Styles: Thistle Rennet Cheeses


Thistle rennet gives a unique flavor to both traditional and contemporary cheeses.

Why Copper Vats Matter


Why are so many iconic aged cheeses made using copper vats?

Beecher's Handmade Cheese in New York City. Photocourtesy of Beecher's Handmade Cheese

Urban Legends: Creameries Flock to Cities


Creameries are eying urban locales over the countryside

halloumi

Why Don’t Halloumi and Other Grilling Cheeses Melt?


The science behind the meltability of cheeses

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